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Old 02-07-2010, 06:11 PM
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Bass Buggie

Just got one. Very nice.
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Old 02-08-2010, 07:24 AM
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I AGREE
i have one from two years and never had a problem
as i had with normal wheels (only downside it takes more space)
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Old 02-08-2010, 07:58 AM
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Very well made and useful device. I don't always use it, but is invaluable on those occasional gigs with insanely long carries (easy strolls ).
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Old 02-10-2010, 08:16 AM
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Be careful w/ it. Mine has one of the wheels slightly bent off the axel and now will not roll in a straight line. Not sure how this happened.
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Old 02-10-2010, 08:27 AM
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Some of the best money I've ever spent!
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Old 02-10-2010, 09:02 AM
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I've been very happy with mine for over a year now. And my back thanks me daily. Then curses me for other reasons....like playing in TP.
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Left mine on the street getting into a car. Bought a new one the next day.
Its the best.
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Old 02-10-2010, 04:27 PM
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I've heard that one of the local music stores ordered a couple to sell after someone who'd seen mine went looking
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Old 02-11-2010, 07:02 AM
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Be careful w/ it. Mine has one of the wheels slightly bent off the axel and now will not roll in a straight line. Not sure how this happened.
I'm sure we can arrange replacement parts if you have a minor problem. the first three hundred or so had standard hardware store aluminum axles, i switched to aircraft aluminum as soon as I noticed. to my knowledge only a hand full of the 1800 or so sold have had a problem.

if you have had a problem please pm me, and thanks to all of you who have bought from us, we appreciate your business.
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Old 02-14-2010, 12:46 AM
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Bass Buggie reveiw; week 1

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I'm sure we can arrange replacement parts if you have a minor problem. the first three hundred or so had standard hardware store aluminum axles, i switched to aircraft aluminum as soon as I noticed. to my knowledge only a hand full of the 1800 or so sold have had a problem.

if you have had a problem please pm me, and thanks to all of you who have bought from us, we appreciate your business.
I apologize. In my earlier post I was actually referring to my Double Trolley which was has the bent axle. I got the two names confused.

Actually I just purchased the Bass Buggie a week ago while touring FL and after a short learning curve I am really enjoying it and find it very convenient. I've used a Kolstein stroller for about 20 yrs. and I think I've just found its' replacement. Maneuverability seems good and I think it's a tad lighter than the Kolstein.

I've realized that there are two BIG advantages w/ the bass buggy over the Kolstein or endpin mounted wheels;

1) you can transport bass w/o putting the soft case back on OR taking out your endpin.

2) this makes it possible to play the instrument w/ the BB still on and then quickly transport the bass to a different location quickly and resume playing.

Great features for playing in several locations quickly as in outdoor festivals (read: Bluegrass) or at private functions where you may need to play at one location for a short time and then quickly have to start in another on a moments notice (read: weddings).

It's a keeper.

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Old 02-14-2010, 05:11 PM
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I'm sure we can arrange replacement parts if you have a minor problem. the first three hundred or so had standard hardware store aluminum axles, i switched to aircraft aluminum as soon as I noticed. to my knowledge only a hand full of the 1800 or so sold have had a problem.

if you have had a problem please pm me, and thanks to all of you who have bought from us, we appreciate your business.
It's a really nice accessory, and having worked in the plastics industry, I appreciate that you came up with appropriate designs for the parts to avoid getting nailed with the cost of injection mold tooling. Also, I expect that the materials will hold up in cold weather.
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Old 02-14-2010, 07:35 PM
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Another satisfied customer here. I don't use it often but when I do it's worth every penny.
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Old 02-14-2010, 10:38 PM
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It's a really nice accessory, and having worked in the plastics industry, I appreciate that you came up with appropriate designs for the parts to avoid getting nailed with the cost of injection mold tooling. Also, I expect that the materials will hold up in cold weather.
Holdin' up to the Canadian weather well in it's second winter with me
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Bass Buggy is great! Use mine all the time, more than two years now.
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