Double Bass A quick 'Bellafina Pro 3/4 gigbag' question

[joe vegas]

Greetings-

i've been offered a Bellafina Pro 3/4 bag (this pic is the model offered), but there's currently no way to determine its dimensions. anyone have this model?
i've done a few nights of searching for some exact specs, but there doesn't seem to be anything in TB or the ad descriptions etc.

my bass is just shy of 26" lower bout,
20" upper bout,
72" high.

it looks like a great bag and i have a good deal on it, but i don't want to waste mutual time and $ if it won't fit.

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Jeff Elkins]

I have the tan version of the Bellafina bag--but I purchased it 5 years ago, so it may not be the same model. However, it looks EXACTLY the same, except tan.

I'll measure my bass this morning.

If you can feel confident that they've never made multiple, different sized 3/4 models, then maybe this is helpful.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

For what it's worth, the reinforced plastic bumpers came off after 2 years of hauling it around in my Kia Soul. After 3 years, one of the front straps broke, another the next year, and Saturday the "D-Ring" pulled out of its stitches. The zipper pulls broke over the course of time--not sure when the last one gave up (zippers still work great, but the pulls snapped in half).

The reason I found your post, however? Because I'm going to buy another one. At retail, they're still a great protector of my bass, and the wheels and shoulder straps are the best I've found. I've tried others, but nothing beats it on convenience and security, DESPITE all the wear and tear, at that price.

I love mine.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

my bass is just shy of 26" lower bout,
20" upper bout,
72" high.

My Engelhardt is 20" upper, 26.5" lower, and nearly 74" tall. I can fit it in the bag with a raised adjustable bridge and a quiver, no problems. In fact, I packed a change of clothes into it, as well, during one tour.

 

[joe vegas]

yeah, Jeff. agreed. it's not the best-made one out there, but it's incredibly thickly padded. lots of advantages, and with some home-modifications, it's a great bag.