Double Bass Bass Edge Protectors

[Andy Mopley]

Do you use them? Fitted then yourself? What brand?

Thanks for reading

 

[marvin spangles]

Yes I use them. Easy to install. Check out Bob Gollihur's on line store.

 

[Thumpie]

I've installed and used the type Gollihur has with no problem.

Since I'm slightly disappointed with their aesthetic quality, I asked my luthier about carving some hardwood bumpers. He dismissed the idea and pointed to the leather Gollihur-type he had for sale.

They probably function better than wooden bumpers because the offer some shock absorption with the bass contacts (hits?) the floor. But I doubt they last as long.

 

[Paul Warburton]

Have you heard about the handy-dandy Warburton fan belt DB bumpers? They double as shock absorbers as well, and are practically free except for the amount of $ a bit of hyde glue that you'll need for installation will cost you.

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Come to think of it, the truck is about due for a tune-up. Edge protectors for everybody!

 

[Mike Goodbar]

I mentioned this vinyl car door-edge molding in another thread:

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Available at auto-parts stores; it friction-fits with no adhesive.

A section mate fit it over the top and back edges of all four bouts. His bass (Arvi) has dark varnish, but if black doesn't match your bass, you can also get it in chrome.

 

[Liv3rman]

Why would you need such a thing? :/

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Because laying your bass down on its' side can damage the finish, and, eventually, the wood, on the bouts.

 

[bassist14]

A section mate fit it over the top and back edges of all four bouts. His bass (Arvi) has dark varnish, but if black doesn't match your bass, you can also get it in chrome.

A picture would be nice.

 

[Michael Eisenman]

Have you heard about the handy-dandy Warburton fan belt DB bumpers? They double as shock absorbers as well, and are practically free except for the amount of $ a bit of hyde glue that you'll need for installation will cost you.

I appropriated Paul's great idea, but I used contact cement. They've stayed put since I installed them. See post #4 in this thread for explanation and pix.

 

[longfinger]

I've installed and used the type Gollihur has with no problem.

Since I'm slightly disappointed with their aesthetic quality, I asked my luthier about carving some hardwood bumpers. He dismissed the idea and pointed to the leather Gollihur-type he had for sale.

They probably function better than wooden bumpers because the offer some shock absorption with the bass contacts (hits?) the floor. But I doubt they last as long.

Something flexible like leather, rubber or felt, will likely last longer on the bass. Stiff wood would likely pop itself off, the glue weakened by different rates of contraction-expansion between the curved bass sides and the curved bumper, or if it catches and edge.

 

[Jake deVilliers]

Stiff wood would likely pop itself off, the glue weakened by different rates of contraction-expansion between the curved bass sides and the curved bumper, or if it catches and edge.

Wood glued to wood hangs in there pretty well, like the centre seam on your bass or the fingerboard and neck, or the - well, you can probably see where I'm going with this!

I prefer to attach leather bumpers these days for the cushioning ability, but wood isn't a 'problem'.

 

[Ron Plichta]

Another option is a Bass Matt. It's one more thing to carry around, but nothing attaches to your bass and it gives good protection.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f178/bass-matt-edge-protection-double-basses-909290/

 

[rgarcia26]

and of course I thought for my bass... may be in another color (Black) ... but it seems to be on the right path here...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-MOBIS-...CI%2BUA%2BFICS&otn=21&pmod=370797136623&ps=54

I installed Gollihur ones I like then but one bumper keeps sticking out all the time... I may have to go back and installed again with contact cement of something

Edit:
This are the ones:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-CAREX-...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e739677d9

but this store have also this type made of Rubber:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-CAREX-...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item53ef6dec5d

I dont know if you care of the looking on your bass... but for sure they should do the job