Stacking of multiple basses

[glocke1]

I've got roughly ten or so basses I keep in their cases.

Is it safe to store these in the cases lying horizontal stacked on top of each other?

Logic says no, as the bass on the bottom will be having 50 or so pounds on it but what do I know.

 

[MonetBass]

There are varying opinions on this, but there's no evidence that storing instruments in cases horizontally will be a problem. However, like you indicated, it is preferable to store them on the long edge of the case (handle up) versus stacked on top of each other.

 

[JRA]

Logic says no, as the bass on the bottom will be having 50 or so pounds on it

 

[Warpeg]

It really comes down to the construction of each case. Heavy duty ATA cases can handle quite a bit more weight than, say, old school G&G cases. Evaluate your cases and use common sense; you’ll be good.

 

[dalkowski]

There are varying opinions on this, but there's no evidence that storing instruments in cases horizontally will be a problem. However, like you indicated, it is preferable to store them on the long edge of the case (handle up) versus stacked on top of each other.

This, or vertically.

Recalling my tenure at a music retailer, horizontal stacking wasn't done (unless flight cases were involved).

Geometrically speaking as well, that horizontal stack may get tippy.

And what if you're jonesing to play the one stacked 3rd from the bottom? PITA!

If this is a nagging issue, perhaps you need fewer basses. Feel free to send me one or two.

 

[glocke1]

This, or vertically.

Recalling my tenure at a music retailer, horizontal stacking wasn't done (unless flight cases were involved).

Geometrically speaking as well, that horizontal stack may get tippy.

And what if you're jonesing to play the one stacked 3rd from the bottom? PITA!

If this is a nagging issue, perhaps you need fewer basses. Feel free to send me one or two.

Don't tempt me.

I really do need to get rid of a couple that I know I won't ever play again. It's just such a PITA to sell an instrument though.

 

[ahbass2500]

If it helps at all, there are some shelving products available for vertical storage (String Swing, A&S Crafted Products, and several options on Etsy). I went the DIY route and built one. Not as pretty as some of the available options, but it gets the job done.

 

[dalkowski]

Don't tempt me.

I really do need to get rid of a couple that I know I won't ever play again. It's just such a PITA to sell an instrument though.

I busted through my selling-is-a-PITA block this year and expect to put another on the block soon. IME, TB Classifieds + patience = results.

 

[kodiakblair]

Logic says no, as the bass on the bottom will be having 50 or so pounds on it but what do I know.

Guitars get shipped and stored stacked horizontally protected by just the cardboard box. They go horizontal as it's the safest way to stack a pallet. To be efficient warehouses , and hauliers, want pallets as near a cube as possible.

In guitar terms that could mean stacked 8 to 10 high. Those cardboard stacks then end up on racks just like this.

Photo is Thomann's warehouse, largest music retailer in Europe.

Only drawback to stacking cases horizontal is as you already know, pulling 3rd from the bottom when you fancy playing it

 

[PWRL]

I've noticed that mine like to be stored vertically.

 

[Pings Bass]

From the title, I thought this was going to be about recording the same bass line on multiple instruments, Wall of Sound style. Was gonna say I tried it with BG, DB and synth; didn't like it.

With regards to stacking BGs in their cases, that's also a No from me dawg. I just hang the ones I'm not using at the moment on the wall. (any excuse to post bass pics amirite)

 

[Steve88]

If it helps at all, there are some shelving products available for vertical storage (String Swing, A&S Crafted Products, and several options on Etsy). I went the DIY route and built one. Not as pretty as some of the available options, but it gets the job done.

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That looks nicer and more organized than just leaning the cases against the wall. I may have to put one together if I can find a good spot.