Double Bass Bow Quiver question

[DaveAceofBass]

So I thought I’d ask a question that’s been plaguing me a while. How do you keep a bow quiver from flopping over the front of the bass when you lay it down (not when playing)?

I just got a new tailpiece and quiver for my LaScala, and I had to tie it to the strings instead of the tailpiece at the top. It flops over when it’s not in playing position.

 

[turf3]

So you've got the same basic design as mine. Two thongs on one side and you tie them to the tail piece.

On mine the thongs are long enough that I was able to cut one of them short, punch a hole at the other side of the bottom of the quiver, and use the extra piece of thong to tie that hole to the endpin collar (loosely). No more flopping.

I don't know what other people do.

 

[Ed S]

Here's the obvious answer - lose the BG!

Mine doesn't seem to flop just w/ the thongs tied tightly.

What brand quiver is yours? (I might need a 2d.)

And damn, your bass is a beaut!

 

[LowG]

Lay the bass on the other side.

 

[Carl Hillman]

So I thought I’d ask a question that’s been plaguing me a while. How do you keep a bow quiver from flopping over the front of the bass when you lay it down (not when playing)?

I just got a new tailpiece and quiver for my LaScala, and I had to tie it to the strings instead of the tailpiece at the top. It flops over when it’s not in playing position.
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If I'm doing a gig where I'm doubling, I'll usually bring a stand for the DB.

If I have to put it on the floor, I'll put the bow under the E string against the fingerboard. That way, it's somewhat protected and it doesn't matter if the quiver flops.

(Nice looking tailpiece, BTW.)

 

[Lee Moses]

Mine doesn't seem to flop just w/ the thongs tied tightly.

That's what I do. Then again, I don't usually keep the bow in the quiver when I lie the bass on its side.

Lay the bass on the other side.

Along the same lines, I suppose you could put the quiver on the G string side(?)

 

[Greg Clinkingbeard]

Move the bottom attachment point 1 to 1.5” from the edge. That prevents it from flopping over and has the added benefit of keeping it off the top plate.