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HQ Polycarbonate Double Bass Case – Brushed Silver

Pete McLachlan — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 08:33:16 +0000

Made from a very strong laminated poly-carbonate material, this case is both attractively finished and lightweight at only 14.5kg.
Equipped with 6 wheels (4 on the side and 2 on the bottom) to make transportation easy.
The interior includes firm but spongy, high quality padding where it counts: around the lower bout, behind the shoulders and under the neck. It has 10 movable Velcro-backed pads that can be positioned to best suit your instrument.
There are two internal bow holders, one body retention strap and another to restrain the scroll when opening in an upright position.

Approx measurements:

Body length including heel & end-pin recesses 1280mm
Overall internal length 1930mm
Lower bout width: 710mm
Upper bout width: 540mm

Also available in black.

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Double Bass COVER – Enrico Deluxe

Pete McLachlan — Fri, 22 May 2020 02:56:08 +0000

The Enrico Deluxe heavy-duty padded Double Bass Bag has strong zippers, 10-handles, bow pocket and padded sleeve, music pocket and Velcro endpin straps. Available in black in three sizes: 4/4, 3/4 and 1/2-size.

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DB Bow Case TG, Single – fits French or German Bows

Pete McLachlan — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:10:58 +0000

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DB Bow Case TG, Double – German/French Bows

Pete McLachlan — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:04:26 +0000

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7/8 size Salieri Double Bass

Pete McLachlan — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 07:02:34 +0000

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Preloved NS Design Upright Bass WAV5c Transparent Red

Pete McLachlan — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:59:05 +0000

With electronics fully based around the NS patented Polar Pickup System, the WAV upright bass is available in 4 or 5 string models with several color choices to please the eye as well. The WAV proudly shares the same elegant, modern body design, ergonomics and performance support options of its companions in the NS line.

The WAV’s Polar pickup system includes a convenient toggle switch between Arco and Pizzicato mode. Use the Arco mode for a traditional acoustic response for either bowing and a percussive plucked sound, or switch to the Pizzicato mode for uniquely even and sustained plucked sound, opening up new dimensions to the sound pallet. The piezo-powered passive electronics deliver an amazingly natural tone with unlimited overhead for extraordinary performance without the need or hassle of batteries.

The solid maple body and neck with a graduated rosewood fingerboard, delivers the rich, full tone you expect from every NS Instrument. The WAV Series brings the same clarity and fullness with every note. Asymmetrical fingerboard relief and an adjustable bridge and two-way truss rod allow the player to tweak the neck relief and string heights to suit the music and personal playing style.

Compact and lightweight, the WAV Double Bass is an excellent instrument for musicians on the move. It comes equipped with a stand, and padded gig bag that carries the instrument with a handle and strap and includes separate pouch compartments for storing the stand, bow and accessories. The loaded gig bag will fit in the overhead compartment of most commercial aircraft. An optional hard-shell flight case is available for the WAV Double Bass.

NS Electric Strings and most traditional acoustic strings fit all NS Double Basses, allowing the player to select from a wide range, each with a unique sound and feel. In combination with the easy adjustment of basic set-up parameters, the WAV Series Bass is adaptable to virtually any style of music.

LENGTH: 132 cm (52″)
WIDTH: 15 cm (6″)
THICKNESS: 10 cm (4″)
WEIGHT: 4-String 8lbs 12.8oz (4.0 kg); 5-String 9lbs (4.1 kg)
SCALE LENGTH: 106 cm (41.73″)
STRINGS: 4 or 5 (Low B). Compatible with most standard ¾ size double bass strings.
BODY/NECK: Solid, straight grain maple neck and body. Flame maple face on the Amberburst, Transparent Red, and Transparent Black models; Brilliant White model has solid maple.
FINGERBOARD: Asymmetric relief for easy playability in every position. Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers. Rosewood or Coform.
TRUSS ROD: Two-way truss rod, accessible at neck.
TUNING HARDWARE: Fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish.
BRIDGE PICKUP: The Polar piezo pickup system responds selectively to either vertical vibration (for the sustained plucked sound, like an electric bass guitar), or lateral vibration (for dynamic bowing, and a percussive plucked sound).
ELECTRONICS & CONTROLS: Passive circuit with high impedance output, no batteries required. Volume control, tone control (treble roll off) and a switch to select between Arco and Pizzicato mode.

PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

DOUBLE BASS TRIPOD STAND: WAV/NXT tripod stand is standard, black painted steel, fully adjustable height and instrument angle. Folds for easy storage and fits into the WAV gig bag. Weight 2.7 kg (6 lbs.).

GIG BAG: A padded gig bag is included as a standard accessory. It has a stand compartment, bow compartment, accessory pocket, handle and adjustable shoulder strap. Loaded weight is 11.2 kg (25 lbs.) including stand, and it fits in the overhead luggage compartment of most commercial aircraft.

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Endpin Holder – Artino – Cello Shaped

Pete McLachlan — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 03:38:52 +0000

This endpin stopper can be used by cellists or double bassists. It is made of attractive beech wood in a cello shape, with a non-slip rubber backing. Included is an adjustable strap to hook to your chair for perfect positioning every time. The three endpin holes ensure it can be used with or without an endpin protector.

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DB 3/4 Double Bass Flight Case

Pete McLachlan — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 21:40:47 +0000

This is a Light-Weight Double Bass Flight Case, weighing approximately 20 kilograms with the Bass inside. It has wheels, an accessory pocket, a shoulder strap, and internal bow storage.
The weight of the case alone is 10 kg and fits most 3/4 size basses without a bag (unless the bag is very lightweight).
Internal measurements are: Upper bout 550mm, Lower bout 660mm, Length (not including endpin slot) 1880mm. Depth at the bridge point is 430mm.

These cases are made from moulded Styrofoam and have a cloth codura zip cover, with pockets and wheels.

Please contact us with your postcode for a freight quote.

To accurately measure place your bass against a wall and measure from the wall to the part of the bass required. For example place the bass so it is on the floor on its side. Place the bridge so it is touching the wall. Measure from the wall to the back of the bass. This will give the depth. Do all the other measurements in a similar way.

I travel regularly with my bass around the world and don’t think twice about taking it in this case. However, I never travel with a bass that is not fully insured and cannot be replaced. Air travel is always risky for a bass regardless of the case.

The problem with fibreglass trunks and air travel is that they are so heavy the handlers treat them roughly and if they start to fall they don’t risk personal injury to prevent it. Also the weight plus the stiffness of fibreglass means that when there is an impact it can be fatal to the instrument.

The bonus here with the Styrofoam case is that they are a fraction of the weight and tend to absorb the bumps. The interesting thing is that I have had no damage to my bass at all travelling with a light weight case over 10 years but I have had considerable damage to a number of basses when previously travelling with a fibreglass trunk. However, they do not have the structural rigidity of fibreglass if, for example, they were squashed between two containers.

The manufacturer says they have tested the point over the bridge and believe it will stand 65kg of pressure on it and that they estimate 70-80kg is likely but, of course, there are no guarantees.

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