pool cue case for a bass bow?

[LeslieD]

Hi,

I've seen pool cue cases used for bass bows (a long time ago though). After pricing a case for my new bow at $89, I'm considering buying a $15 hard case for a pool cue.

Does anyone else use one of these? If so, what's the brand and where did you get it?

[dchan]

I've seen this posted from a thread a long time ago.

A Handy Hint

Anyway, I was thinking of the exact same thing, as bow cases seem to be so expensive for bass bows. The only problem is that I don't know if the center divider that separates the two cue parts is removable.

[reedo35]

Wal-mart 20$ With a little tweaking, it works great. They also have soft cases with slings that work great!

[LeslieD]

Dchan wrote:
I've seen this posted from a thread a long time ago.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showth...&highlight=cue

Thank Dchan! I searched for the wrong term...It's a BILLIARD cue! BTW, I found a site with some cases. They MIGHT work...

http://www.ozonebilliards.com/harboxcasgre.html

[dchan]

I just called them up because to find out about whether the center divider of the $12 hard case was removable. The operator said that it wasn't, and that you would have to "rip up the whole case" to remove it. Interesting.

I'm still a bit wary about getting one, but I guess they're cheap enough that they don't count as an "investment", that is, in the way a bass or a decent bow is.

[jfv]

Originally Posted by dchan

I just called them up because to find out about whether the center divider of the $12 hard case was removable. The operator said that it wasn't, and that you would have to "rip up the whole case" to remove it. Interesting.

I'm still a bit wary about getting one, but I guess they're cheap enough that they don't count as an "investment", that is, in the way a bass or a decent bow is.

Ya, so you're gonna spend over a thousand dollars, say,
on a bow, and then you're gonna get some POS $12 case
to protect it in? The $50 it might cost is trivial, just add it
into what you expect to pay, sales tax will cost you more
on the bow

[LeslieD]

Um, actually I just got a German bow that's on the very low end--nice Brazilwood Bow for $150--but I'm not excited about paying $89 plus shipping for a bow case. I have a few VERY expensive French Bows (well over $1000 each), and I have the pricey cases for them...but I'm not exactly rich and would rather spend money on new strings than boxes for cheap bows (a cheap bow that I still want to protect w/ a modestly priced case).

[JoeyNaeger]

I got on of those and used it for a while. The center divider was easily removeable. I cut off the end of the divider and glued it into the case to create a seperate area to put my rosin. It worked out okay, but I didn't like how my bow could move around in it. I have one of those padded foam tubes that I keep my bow in now and I think that protects it a lot more.

[jfv]

Originally Posted by LeslieD

Um, actually I just got a German bow that's on the very low end--nice Brazilwood Bow for $150--but I'm not excited about paying $89 plus shipping for a bow case. I have a few VERY expensive French Bows (well over $1000 each), and I have the pricey cases for them...but I'm not exactly rich and would rather spend money on new strings than boxes for cheap bows (a cheap bow that I still want to protect w/ a modestly priced case).

Oh, I thought you were talking about a bow worth
buying a case for, I have a cheapie german from gollihur,
and I just have it laying around my studio, it rarely gets
picked up anyway

I noticed Lemur has a case for $40 designed to slip in
bass bag, but I suppose that's a bit too elegant for
a $150 bow, maybe you could resort to a big Glad Bag


Cheers,

[Eli_Upright12]

if the cue case is too big line it with something soft, im sure you have something laying around the house that you could stuff in there on either or side or staple it in.

[trkkazulu]

I have been using a pool cue case that i paid about £12.00 for in London many years ago. I'm not sure who made my bow. It's German and looks exactly like the Upton $99 job. I bought my bow new in a shop here in Stockholm about ten years ago. I bought the case in London the same year. The case fits the bow perfectly. I would recommend it to anyone. The case (with bow in it) tucks nicely into my Fichter electric upright bass case. I've never had a problem.

JPW

[robobass]

I have a cue stick case that I was able to make into a decent bow case that holds 2 french bows. Made it like 15 years ago. I carved up some foam rubber to make the bows stay in place, and a section for rosin and pencils. I don't think the one I have is big enough for a German bow.

It isn't the ultimate in protection, however, and I travel alot now, so last year I bought a very nice hard case from Bob's House of Basses. I think it was around $50, but I don't see it on his site at the moment
Robobass

[raebasso]

I finally retired my 10 yr. old pool cue case. I put a layer of felt covered foam to secure the bow and left a spot on the end for rosin. I just got a "big girl" double French case, which is a definite step up (even thought it doesn't hold the rosin ).

Unfortunately, I believe these only work for French bows (at least 10 yrs. ago)....................

[Dave Whitla]

A number of my students are using cue cases for their bows. It's important to put some compressed foam in the ends to protect the bow from hitting the end of the case if it gets dropped. If they had more expensive bows it would be worth it to have a more expensive case, but until then the snooker cue case works great.

[toman]

Yeah, I had the pool cue bow case for a while. Not worth it. Not only is it big, funky and cheaply made, it won't (most likely) fit in your bag. Nor will it hold your rosin, pencil, small metronome and a string rag. Just get a bow case and be done with it; it'll last practically forever and you'll never regret it.