Bass storage

[novak7]

My GAS has gotten the best of me and I just ordered a second doubleneck... long story short I have ran out of wall space on the free wall I have for guitars and basses. I need to build a case I can store the following. a guitar, 4 regular size basses, a plus size 7 string bass, an acoustic bass, a bc rich warlock(over 45" long), a double neck bass and a double neck guitar. The problem is that there is now real standard size to build it to. the bc rick is awkward in any configuration i can think of.

 

[Awesome Sauce]

Do you wish them to be seen, a la a display case, or more for actual storage?

 

[Awesome Sauce]

If it's more for protection and storage, I would suggest a chest of drawers. The instruments lay flat, in individual drawers, padded like their cases. Extra space can be filled with that particular instrument's accessories, tool, and/or strings. Heavy-duty full extension slides would more than be able to handle the load. The mando and Rich might be able to share a space if set diagonally.

Another option would be shelves instead of drawers, and just keep them in their cases.

I chose the first route, but then again, I tend to go a little overboard when I'm "in the zone."

Edit: You should have seen the workbenches and tool chest I built.

 

[novak7]

I'm wondering how hard it is to balance shelves

 

[Awesome Sauce]

How do you mean? Good full-extension, side mount metal drawer slides can handle 100+ lbs. If you mean tipping, I added a ballast box at the bottom that was removable, and used a child safety/earthquake support tie in the back.

If, on the other hand, you mean getting everything to fit, the only advice I can offer is get creative. Pinterest, Instructables, look at tool, rather than instrument, storage for ideas.

 

[Awesome Sauce]

Essentially, something like this.

 

[novak7]

How difficult was it for you to actually build your bench and how much was material cost ?

 

[Awesome Sauce]

I can't really answer either of those questions. I built mine damn near 12 years ago, now. I used to be a cabinetmaker, and can build completely with hand tools, so what may be easy for me, may not be for others. I also bought rough lumber, and dressed and resawed it myself whenever possible.

That picture isn't mine, BTW. I just found it on Google. I would love to have posted mine, but we lost everything- and I mean everything- one night. I haven't been able to bring myself to build much since.

To get back on topic: You could build one out of plywood using only a router, straight edge, and pocket screws, if you wanted to. It all depends on what you have to work with: In skill, tools, and money.

 

[fhm555]

Essentially, something like this.

What's the old joke? Pot doesn't leadt to harder drugs, pot leads to carpentry? Nice!!

 

[novak7]

Im thinking of building a simple one with 8 drawers or so that can fit up to 16 basses that would be on casters to move around. should be heavy enough that i dont need to anchor it. buy some cheap foam to make bassic guitar cutouts in and i shoukd solve my problem


i should build one for both of my full stacks while im at it

 

[BazzTard]

it would be better if you just extended that wall a bit

 

[elgecko]

What's the old joke? Pot doesn't leadt to harder drugs, pot leads to carpentry? Nice!!

Dennis Leary!

 

[elgecko]

They show his drawers starting at 5:40.

 

[moody]

All you need is to modify some hangers and hang some of them upside down.

The benefit is if you have all the necks in a row you can just hold up one hand and strum down the wall.

 

[thehangingmist]

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[novak7]

All you need is to modify some hangers and hang some of them upside down.

The benefit is if you have all the necks in a row you can just hold up one hand and strum down the wall.

The problem with that is I have 2 double necks

 

[JES]

Not as pretty but if you want cheap and functional, two of these will probably work, even with the double-necks (though you'd need to buy and try). Plus: wheels! And they would fit in your space. Invalid Link Removed

 

[moody]

The problem with that is I have 2 double necks

One on the top row, one on the bottom, necks interlocking

I hope you don't consider that my suggestion was serious.

 

[OOD]

You could try hanging them at an angle on the same wall like they do at guitar center. Can't hang the double necks like that though.

 

[MD]

You could try hanging them at an angle on the same wall like they do at guitar center. Can't hang the double necks like that though.

Beat me to it. Should be plenty of room for the doubles with the rest at angles.