Double Bass Bag for 3/4 bass?

[dhbailey52]

I've just come into possession of a very old plywood 3/4 bass, which currently has a very old canvas, not very padded, bag. I'm looking to buy a newer bag, one which offers more protection and have narrowed it down to the two following choices:
Bobelock 1020 which I can buy for $255 (southwest strings) - 1" foam padding
Heritage bass bag which I can buy for $149 (shar) - 2.5cm foam padding (=1")

I can't see either of them before I make the purchase so I thought I would ask here if anybody has any opinions either way about these two bags.

Thanks in advance for any insights you can share with me.

 

[B String]

One thing to think about is, do you want (need) backpack style straps or shoulder strap? This is all about how you carry the bass. The Heritage has Backpack style straps. The Eastman bag is a great bag at a lower cost than most. It has a single shoulder strap. 1 in of foam is sort of standard. Its more about the quality of the foam. Also..... HANDLES!! Are there enough and are they in the right place for you. If you do a search here you'll find great opinions on numerous threads.

 

[Fretless55]

It’s been my experience that you can’t have too many handles on an doghouse bag!

 

[dhbailey52]

Thanks for those thoughts. I've considered those questions -- I don't want backpack straps, I do want a shoulder strap (may well not use it but it will be good to have it in case), and handles for easy carrying. The Bobelock seems to have handles in good places, so I've gone ahead and ordered it. I found it on sale at Johnson Strings for $205 for the 3/4 size bag. It's out of stock at the moment but they will honor the sale price when they get new stock in, so I've ordered it. I realize that until I actually get to using the bag I won't be sure whether it's right or not, but the price is right. The bass doesn't warrant a $600 bag (and my budget can't afford it anyway).

 

[Fretless55]

One more thought post bag purchase; having tried endpin wheel - I think the bass buggy is a better option when “the rubber hits the road”...

Just my 2 cents...

 

[dhbailey52]

Thank you for that suggestion -- at the moment transportation isn't an issue for me, but I'll certainly keep that in mind as opposed to the endpin wheel.

Thanks!

 

[BobKay]

You will like the Bobelock. I have one for my 3/4.

 

[Inky13]

The Gollihur bag looks pretty good.

 

[dhbailey52]

Thanks -- I had seen that one in my searching. It does look good. If the place I ordered the Bobelock through at a great sale price doesn't come through with the bag, I'll definitely consider it.

 

[Matt Power]

I know this is a zombie thread, but I wanted to point out that the dealer cost from the distributor for a Bobelock bass case is 139 bucks, so whatever you negotiate over that is your business. FYI

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

I’m gonna throw a flag on that play.

For context, the best boss I ever had grew up in Harlem during the Depression, and HE called ME cheap.

Given that music retail is dying fast, I can’t see the greater good of asking dealers to take a smaller share of a $60 profit on a $200 item.

If it was Apple, sure, go nuts. But I’d prefer to live in a world where small operations like Gollihur exist.

 

[Matt Power]

I am just passing information along, that is all. I just finally replaced my Spiros yesterday. I paid 197 online from a reputable one-man operation/dealer. Elsewhere at a shop that is discussed a lot and has a good reputation here, they're 242. I don't feel the least bit bad about it. The man who sold me the Spiros made a VERY healthy profit from me on a different sale. We regularly pay hundreds of dollars for STRINGS without batting an eyelash...I am not going to get in a twist over saving a few bucks from another small dealer for the same product.

 

[Don Hergert]

I’m gonna throw a flag on that play.

^^Glad you spoke up KFS!^^

You know, when my wife and I go out to eat and really appreciate both the food and the service, it's not unusual for us to leave a 30% to 40% tip. Even 50% sometimes, especially in these last few months. We want the restaurants we like to stay in business.

Similarly, it's very hard for me to complain when a company that goes out of its way to provide support -- even to people who don't buy from them -- asks 30% to 50% retail to keep their operation running, put food on the table and keep their kids in shoes and in school.

If something ever happens that these establishments disappear, we'll dearly miss that kind of easy-to-find supplies and service.