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Storing basses

#21
rusty said:
I don't think there is an issue with hanging them off the wall - I'm sure Embellisher can attest to that :D
I keep mine on a stand... the dust comes right off with a quick wipe, so that really isn't much of an issue; plus I don't think I'd go through the hassle of keeping my bass in a case every time I finish with it esp since it ain't no $$$ bass anyways :) Just my old faithful, dust and all :D
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Right you are! All of mine hang on the wall. Nothing to worry about, except for dust. The ones that don't get played a lot get a weekly dusting, the rest of them are never up there long enough to accumulate dust.
 
#24
jeanbaudin said:
i just posted this pic in another thread .. but I guess it applies here.

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I haven't found wall hangers that can handle 3" necks. :hmm:
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I've seen it, it's hanging in my house. I built one for one of my six-strings, it's not easy, but I can hang on it.

I'll send pics. You pay for materials and shipping and I'll make you some.
 
#25
I keep 6 of my favourite vintage basses hanging on the wall. And I use Fret Swing CC-01 holders, they seem to be the best.
As long as you've got good humidity control in the room, you shouldn't have any issues by hanging them.

Cheers,
TD

PS - I use to keep them all in their cases, but found I didn't play them enough. Out of sight, out of mind.
 
#26
Ingles 360 degree instrument display.

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#32
wolfatthedoor said:
i'm buying a new bass soon and I'm glad this thread got put up -- should I really invest you know, about $30-40 dollars for a hardshell case? I really want to keep it nice and clean without dust or any potential damage. I already have a gig bag but is it worth to buy the hardshell case? If so I'm willing to pay a little extra.
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I don't like cases. They take up too much room. But a lot of people like them.

Here is a lengthy thread on the subject, with plenty of arguments for each side. http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102827&highlight=gigbag+case
 
#34
I've had my guitars, and now bass, hanging on the wall for years. Before I had kids I kept them on stands but the wall hangers keep them safe from little hands but also easily accessible for practicing. I rarely have a good chunk of time to practice so I wind up doing a lot of shorter sessions throughout the day. Having to take my bass in and out of a case every time would be a PITA. Now I just grab it off the wall and play. I even leave it plugged to the amp most of the time.

Bruce
 
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#38
As I'll have my fretless all day, every day at school, I'm just going to leave it in the gigbag. After playing it for school, I find I don't really want to play it at home.

Guitar hangs from the wall. Fretted goes on a stand. I don't use the fretted much, in a couple months it'll be my "altered tunings" bass once I get a six string set of TI flats (CGDA, ADGC, BEAD, etc.) and I fix the bridge pickup's wiring (it's out of phase).
 

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