Double Bass Harley Benton DB02-BK replacement Body Brace

[rwbass22]

I've been playing fretless bass for a while now and I recently took my first steps into playing upright bass and purchased a Harley Benton DB02-BK EUB. Definitely should've done more research but a friend was selling it for £200 so I felt I couldn't pass up the offer.
Unfortunately said friend has misplaced the body brace and I have been searching and searching online to find a replacement with no results.
Was just wondering if anyone here had any recommendations on what I should do to get a replacement or could give me any instructions on how to construct a better brace myself!

 

[carl h.]

Take a pic from the website to a plumber and have one made.

 

[Francois Blais]

Or you could lay it on a stand.

 

[Sinserif]

I found this solution than works very fine for the DB02-BK. I attached to the EUB a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] my wife used to use for her ceramic work. It's comfortable and way more stable than the device that comes with the instrument. I am quite happy with the DB02-BK and I think it's terrific for its price range.

 

[Francois Blais]

Very clever, congrats!

 

[rockabillykid]

I found this solution than works very fine for the DB02-BK. I attached to the EUB a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] my wife used to use for her ceramic work. It's comfortable and way more stable than the device that comes with the instrument. I am quite happy with the DB02-BK and I think it's terrific for its price range.
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Hey i was wondering how you attached this? Was it on the strap button on the back of the neck?

 

[Sinserif]

Yes, I used the strap button hole. Also, I couldn't resist making improvements to the attachment. I made a new design with a vector software and had it laser-cut in 4 mm hard poplar wood. I think it looks way better now. If you want to use my file to have yours cut, just shoot me a message asking for it. Cheers.

 

[Francois Blais]

Cool!

 

[rockabillykid]

Thanks man! I thought it was the strap button but I wasnt sure lol.

 

[DoubleMIDI]

I would angle it a bit backward to simulate the rib height.
You may also want to find a better solution for the mounting when transported often because the wood screw is not really made for being unscrewed and tightened very often.

Otherwise a nice idea.

Personally I will keep my rebent original wire body support. Does not make contact at the same position as an real upright (a bit lower due to the lower mounting), but I got used to it.

 

[rockabillykid]

I would angle it a bit backward to simulate the rib height.
You may also want to find a better solution for the mounting when transported often because the wood screw is not really made for being unscrewed and tightened very often.

Otherwise a nice idea.

Personally I will keep my rebent original wire body support. Does not make contact at the same position as an real upright (a bit lower due to the lower mounting), but I got used to it.

I wonder if getting a regular double bass bag might help? Although its probably gonna shake around a bit so maybe not the best idea.

 

[Sinserif]

OK, this is the latest and best solution I've made to replace the provided body brace. It's comfortable and easily detachable. Made out of parts of an IKEA chair