Double Bass Rain cover for double bass

[svantesoderq]

Hi!
I'm looking for a raincover for my double bass gigbag when I'm out carrying it rainy days.
It's quite common with rain covers for cello (I'm a cellist aswell) but I haven't seen any for double bass.
Is there anyone who knows anything?

I've been thinking of sewing my own (with the cello cover as an original) but it would be easier to just buy it from somewhere.

 

[LouisF]

What kind of bass case do you have? Rain covers are usually for "hard" cello cases.

 

[fu22ba55]

I carry one of those extra-large disposable rain ponchos in my case, in case I get caught in a downpour. You can buy them in packs of 5 or 10 on amazon.

They don't cover the whole case, but could get you out of a jam.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

Gage had something for awhile a few years back, but it doesn't look like they still do. Oh well...

 

[DoubleMIDI]

Just found that information in a German DB forum:

https://www.contracover.com/

It‘s an American company they said.

 

[svantesoderq]

Just found that information in a German DB forum:

https://www.contracover.com/

It‘s an American company they said.

This seams to be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks alot!!

 

[robobass]

Pretty cool. Not cheap though!

 

[svantesoderq]

No exactly, especially incl. shipping and other costs from the US to Sweden :-/

 

[DoubleMIDI]

That‘s what they said over here too.

 

[Ed S]

Headed out to practice in the rain yesterday. Always striving to be classy, I slipped a large black contractor's trash bag over the top.

In the past when in harder rains for longer periods, I have placed one over the top and another over the bottom, holding the ends of both with the hand that holds the case handle.

 

[George Richardson]

No exactly, especially incl. shipping and other costs from the US to Sweden :-/

Hi,
I'm looking at buying a contracover also but as stated they are not cheap and I could find no reviews on wether the product is worth the spend. Did you end up buying one?

Best, George

 

[damonsmith]

They told me they are not weight bearing. I am sure they are not cheap to make. I think they are the best option out there for travel basses since they are under a pound. Meaning for a folding or removable neck bass once you to your destination and build it up. One of these would be be far better than nothing. The Messina travel bags are just too heavy and robust for basic travel when you have the bass in its case plus a bag with your clothes and merch in it.

 

[JBarz]

I spray my bag with scotch guard spray (for tents, etc) every 6 months or so and it’s kept me bass safe. I usually ride to the gig with the bass in an open truck bed, so it’s not uncommon for me to get stuck in the rain…

 

[SAlcott]

I have one-my schlep home from my two subway stops is either 1/4 or 1/2 mile; a long walk in the rain. It's worth every cent.

 

[Mark_T]

I have one-my schlep home from my two subway stops is either 1/4 or 1/2 mile; a long walk in the rain. It's worth every cent.

I don't usually have to haul my bass in the rain, but the instant that changes, I'm ordering one. Partially for my bass, but I also really want to support folks who are developing and building these things.

 

[LouisF]

A propos of nothing, the 504 Express bus on the contracover.com website home page, ran from Watertown Square (MA), my home town, to downtown Boston. It was the fastest way of getting to Symphony Hall, NEC or Berkeley from the suburbs, but I never had to take my bass on it -- or worse, it's predecessors, the old trackless trolleys (attached). Boston winters were the worst!