Double Bass Walking around with a bass under the rain?

[Jazzkuma]

I just got to California and I come from a place that doesnt rain at all, it drizzles at most and you cant even feel it so taking my bass on gigs there was easy. Now Im here and its been raining this week and I need to take my bass out, what do you guys do? my first time out I covered it in trash bags but it turned out nasty cuz all the rain would accumulate and then pour like a faucet. Some people told me to just take it as is on its gigbag and a little of water wont hurt the bass... I dont know if I should do that or what I can do.

 

[tegnoto89]

I would definitely invest in a hardshell. Other than that, you'd probably be okay with a gig bag if you're just going to and from your car.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

I would definitely invest in a hardshell. Other than that, you'd probably be okay with a gig bag if you're just going to and from your car.

Look everyone, someone's LOST!

 

[Ed Fuqua]

I just got to California and I come from a place that doesnt rain at all, it drizzles at most and you cant even feel it so taking my bass on gigs there was easy. Now Im here and its been raining this week and I need to take my bass out, what do you guys do? my first time out I covered it in trash bags but it turned out nasty cuz all the rain would accumulate and then pour like a faucet. Some people told me to just take it as is on its gigbag and a little of water wont hurt the bass... I dont know if I should do that or what I can do.

Most cases are water resistant, but I'm hip. I've had to go out in the downpour a couple of times and, unlike the rest of the country, I'm generally using the subway to get to gigs and don't have the option of driving right up to the front door and unloading. I've been hoping that ONE of the bass accoutrement manufacturers or one of the catalog retailers would make something like a Link Removed for basses that you could snap on and off over your regular case.
I've done the garbage bag wrap, but that just gets you to the gig. They don't tend to have garbage bags and tape and scissors and crap at the gig for me to wrap back up to get home.

Lemme know if you find anything workable.

 

[bassist14]

I just got to California and I come from a place that doesnt rain at all, it drizzles at most and you cant even feel it so taking my bass on gigs there was easy. Now Im here and its been raining this week and I need to take my bass out, what do you guys do? my first time out I covered it in trash bags but it turned out nasty cuz all the rain would accumulate and then pour like a faucet. Some people told me to just take it as is on its gigbag and a little of water wont hurt the bass... I dont know if I should do that or what I can do.

i live in northern germany, it´s raining often here. i applied impregnation spray on my bass bag. hope it gives me the critical 10 minutes more with the bass in the rain before the bass gets wet

 

[Bass]

...its been raining this week and I need to take my bass out, what do you guys do?...

Hold the bass over your head so you don't get wet.

 

[reedo35]

Maybe Scotch guard? (on the Bag, not the Bass!)

 

[Lefty Geek]

I use gig bags, and it's a pain to have an umbrella over your head since the headstock sticks up. I use gig bags which are water proof.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

I use gig bags, and it's a pain to have an umbrella over your head since the headstock sticks up. I use gig bags which are water proof.

My bass doesn't have a headstock, it has a scroll. Did you lose your mommy?

 

[Lefty Geek]

Oh I get it. It's the forum for people playing retro music. My most humble apologies.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

Oh I get it.

Yes.
Yes, you will.

 

[reedo35]

Oh I get it. It's the forum for people playing retro music. My most humble apologies.

Oh my. A snarky Slab player. I'm shocked.

 

[Lefty Geek]

Yes.
Yes, you will.

I said I was sorry, what more do you want? I see you are in NYC. I'm on Broadway and Houston right now, want to grab a beer and make up? There is the Bleecker Bar. Right on Crosby St, nice and deserted despite being Manhattan.

 

[Bass]

I dunno Ed, sounds like he's setting you up to me.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

mmmm beer.
Just yankin' yer chain a little, thanks for the invite but I'm all uptown (5th & 89th)....no worries

 

[PocketGroove82]

Look everyone, someone's LOST!

Lol...Great AND universal response for confused EB posts. I like it...hmm, maybe I should go out and buy your book.

Matt

 

[reedo35]

i applied impregnation spray on my bass bag.

That sounds...vulgar
I hope that means something like Scotch Guard.

 

[bassist14]

That sounds...vulgar
I hope that means something like Scotch Guard.

yes, that means something like scotch guard. sorry, i am just a simple german bassplayer

 

[reedo35]

I'm just kidding, you! I lived in Heidelberg for 5 Years..
Dang Germans are so serious.

 

[fdeck]

Just find a family that has experienced tent camping with small children, and get their tent from them for free.