Double Bass Bass Car suggestions?

[brooklynbass]

I bought a Hyundai Elantra hatchback this summer, and it fits my bass perfectly on its back. I can still fit another person in the back. I have to take the endpin out, because otherwise the bass is like an inch too long. But without the endpin it's the perfect size, and it's a fairly small car. It's given me no problems so far.

 

[bacid]

haha. I have a 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix with t-tops. The ONLY way I can fit my bass in the car is if I take the t-tops off and put the bass in the backseat and lean it on top of the front seat with the neck sticking out of the top of the car. After that there's only room for one passenger in the backseat. Once the car hits 55mph the whole bass floats up and almost out of the car, so I have to drive with it tied down and one hand securing it. Small price to pay for a badass car. I'll post a pic next time I have a lesson.

 

[Paul Warburton]

I bought a Hyundai Elantra hatchback this summer, and it fits my bass perfectly on its back. I can still fit another person in the back. I have to take the endpin out, because otherwise the bass is like an inch too long. But without the endpin it's the perfect size, and it's a fairly small car. It's given me no problems so far.

I was not gonna post on this thread just on general principles...what is this? about the 4th or 5th thread on cars good for DB's?
I have the Hyundai Elantra hatchback 4 door too. This is no ****. I can get two DBs in it back to back! With one passenger, I can get my 7/8 Bohmann, my un-collapsible stool, my 12" Polytone amp, another person in the split back seat. And various and sundry luggage and back-packs and clothes on hangers.
My favorite feature though, is that the bass lays way down deep so that not only is it hard to see exactly what you have in there from outside, but because the bass lays down so deep, the driver has a great, panoramic view of everything around....from the windshield to the rear view mirror to the side view mirrors.

 

[anonymous0726]

My '88 Dodge Minivan can fit about a dozen basses (if you don't mind stacking them) and the footprint is about the same as a Toyota wagon. With the V6 I get about 25mpg in the city, and can beat most folk to the next red light if I feel inclined.

 

[anonymous0726]

Well, maybe a dozen is an exaggeration. 8-10 is more believable.

 

[flyingmarcel]

I just noticed this thread and decided to give it a read

Surprised to see that no one mentioned the VW Golf as a great double bass option. I've had one for three years now and its simple to fit bass, amp, stool (I've also had a whole drum set in as well, but it was a LITTLE tight!). With all this in, its still possible to comfortably fit a second passenger. Car is also great on fuel and looks great too (if you like the Volkswagen look)

Just thought I'd throw that in.....

fm

 

[Freddels]

Well, maybe a dozen is an exaggeration. 8-10 is more believable.

I think you could easily do a dozen. I think you'd have to place them at opposing ends (scroll to scroll but overlapping) like a pair of shoes in a shoebox. And then two levels.

 

[armybass]

2001 Chevy Blazer. Takes the bass, amp, extras and a passenger to boot.

 

[bejoyous]

I used to have a 4 door Chevette in my university days. It could hold two basses. Ah, the memories.

 

[FredH]

Van…. Ford, GM, Dodge (fav), VW, Minivan. Get the whole band there and pay parking for just one car. You can get a great deal on used vans if you look, especially since the latest rise if fuel cost has brought down their demand. Although the downside is higher fuel cost, there’s a math equation there for each of us.

Plus you can sleep in them…

 

[Audiophage]

I'm able to get my upright in my '99 Ford Taurus, but its a tight fit. The newer models seem a little more roomy, but I'd go for the Volvo if I were you. Those things are built like tanks.

 

[Tbeers]

A Volvo is a great choice, but pricey. Avoid anything called Jeep. Avoid it like the plague.

 

[5stringDNA]

As far as wagons, my 95 Caprice Wagon is the grand king of the hill. Longest wagon you can buy, period (same length as teh old school ones back in teh day). The cargo area behind the driver and passenger seats is almost 8 feet long. I can fit 4/4 DB's, 2 electrics in hard-cases, a half-stack cab, anp amp head, clothes, a jazz drum kit, and other misc. small items plus have a passenger, and I get 18-20 mpg. It is also quite fast and rather inexpensive.
If you really want to haul tons of stuff, go for the obvious choice of full size or even short-box cargo vans.
If you want a newer vehicle that gets good milage and is very reliable, I would recommend a Mazda 6 wagon (24 mpg), PT cruiser (28 mpg), Malibu MAXX (28 mpg), or Dodge Magnum (24 mpg). The newer Jeep Cherokees are actually very well built and good reliability records- my family has never run into problems outside of standard wear and tear with Cherokees.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

The disadvantages to the giant box:
1. The more room, the more band members will be trying to cadge free rides. Fine if your the leader (you can get more people to show up on time), bad if you want to get home and go to sleep.

2. Not urban-friendly - the smaller the wheelbase, the larger the number of available parking spots.