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| Double Bass Covers: We offer two fantastic styles of cover:
What advantages does the Classic Cover have? Why do the pro's like it? Weight: We'd describe this cover as being of medium weight. Fully-lined with 15mm of velvet-covered foam - it provides great protection from bumps and knocks. Fabric: Designed and made here in the UK - the manufactures have used a supple, shower-proof material that is impeccably stitched at all the seams. Zips: Putting the cover on and taking it off again is incredibly quick and easy - because the cover is fitted with two heavy-duty two-way zips that both start from the endpin hole. A full-length zip goes up the bass side of the instrument - to the scroll top. A quarter-length zip extends up the treble side of the instrument up to the top of the lower bout. When you're late for rehearsal - as we all are on occasion -these covers are a real lifesaver. Life Expectancy: Because these covers are so well made their life expectancy is extremely long. We've known pro's to purchase one of these cases and use it right throughout their career. Pockets: All pockets are opened and closed by heavy-duty zips. In the front there is a large accessory pocket. In the lower-back there is a full width music pocket. Handles: There are two "pairs" of "material-type" handles attached to the front and rear side seams of the cover by strong stitching. For ease of carrying they are located perfectly in the middle of the centre-bouts. Accessories: There is a fully adjustable carrying strap made from strong lightweight webbing. The shoulder piece is amply padded. The colour is black. To complete the package there is a 78cm long velvet bow slip to protect your favourite French or German bow. Summary: A good looking, well made medium-weight cover in two colours and four sizes that will give just the right amount of protection. Definitely a cover of distinction. We like the fact that it is made to last and last and last. Colours: Black or Maroon. Sizes: Now available in four sizes - 3/4, 7/8, 4/4 and with 5/4 size available to order - The Classic Cover is a generous cover in every respect. Please note that the newly introduced 7/8 size replaces what was the old 4/4 size. Size Stats: We reckon that the easiest way to work out what size cover is perfect for your instrument is to measure the Length of its Back (LOB). To find out what this figure is - measure in centimetres from the base of the back button to the lowest extremity (mid-point of the bottom edge) of the back. We'd consider that a "perfect" fit would be one that did not cause the stretching of the material or stress placement on the seams or zips. 3/4 Size: Perfect for French "Lamy" or "Jacquet" type instruments and smallish Germanic instruments of violin or viol outline, with either flat or swell back. Please note that the 3/4 size cover is not suitable for instruments with a lower-rib depth (including the plates) greater than 22cm or with an upper-bout (across table) width greater than 53cm (e.g. Hawkes or large-shouldered Lamy or German instruments). Comfortably-Loose Fit: Perfect-Fit: Perfect-Fit for instruments
with deep ribs:
7/8 size: Perfect for all Classic English instruments with a rib-depth of up to 22cm and full width upper (up to 53cm) and lower bouts (up to 70cm). The 7/8 size is a comfortably-loose fit for Hawkes Professor, Concert and Panormo instruments with a LOB between 112cm -113cm. Large Italian, French-Lamy and German instruments that are violin or viol shaped, flat or swell backed - even those equipped with a mechanical or "finger" extension - fit in easily too. Comfortably-Loose Fit: Perfect-Fit:
4/4 size: Instruments that require this cover will have at least one depth or width measurement that is above the average size for a Classic English instrument. The average sizes are: Please note that the following LOB measurements given for the 4/4 size are the same as those for the 7/8 size. How the cover fits will depend on the width and depth stats specific to your instrument. Comfortably-Loose Fit:
Perfect-Fit:
What do we like about the New Image Cover? Style: The style of this cover is really upbeat and modern. There's more than enough pockets for one's bits and bobs, there's plenty of good strong handles for lifting into cars and then there's the shower-proof satin-finish fabric which has a real quality space-age feel and look to it. Altogether -simply fantastic styling. Padding: This medium weight cover is exceedingly well padded with 20mm of foam that is enclosed on the inside by a fine exterior-matching lining fabric. This is protection and luxury indeed. Handles: Heavy-duty handles made from woven industrial-webbing are absolutely everywhere on this cover. On the front - from scroll to saddle - there are no less than five, on the back there's one positioned opposite the back button, while on each side there is one positioned opposite the centre-bouts and another in the upper neck position. So in total that makes 10. Phew! Shoulder Strap: As if 10 handles weren't quite enough to help carry one's pride and joy about - the manufactures of this cover have included a "half-length" heavy-duty webbing shoulder strap which attaches to chrome rings that are positioned slightly above the central side handles. Bow-Case Pouch: On the bass side front of the cover there is a pouch for your bow case. Did you say bow case? Yes that's right. At last you no-longer have to carry your bow case around separately. Simply tuck it into the pouch. Accessory Pouches: On the front there are three. One appears to be only useful (it's long and thin) for carrying a spare end-pin but the two other pouches positioned on each of the treble side upper and lower bouts are capable of swallowing huge amounts of bass player necessities. The upper pocket measures approximately 20cm x 20cm x 6cm. The lower pocket measures approximately 23cm x 23cm x 7cm. With these stats - I worked it out that you could easily carry 7 cans of Guinness or Budweiser around with you. Not that you'd want to of course - but at least you get the idea. Music Holder: Positioned on the lower back there is a huge pocket in which to place your music. Measures 42cm x 42cm. Zips: Two heavy duty two-way zips that both start from the endpin hole make putting this cover on and taking it off again incredibly easy. On the bass side of the instrument a full-length zip goes all the way up to the scroll top. On the treble side of the instrument a quarter-length zip extends up to the top of the lower bout. Velcro-Strips: Ever experienced zips running open on your case when you carry it about? Thought so. Isn't it annoying? Here the manufacturers have added a simple but effective solution to the problem of zip-creep. On either side of the endpin unit they've sewn in strips of Velcro that can be stretched across the zip-line. Problem solved. Conclusion: A cleverly made case in a modern fabric manufactured with great attention to detail. Strong fabric, seams, zips and handles give this cover a good deal of rigidity. As for the price - it's definitely far too cheap. Colour: Black only Sizes: Available in 3/4 and 4/4 only. Size Stats: We reckon that the easiest way to work out what size cover is perfect for your instrument is to measure the Length of its Back (LOB). To find out what this figure is - measure in centimetres from the base of the back button to the lowest extremity (mid-point of the bottom edge) of the back. We'd consider that a "perfect" fit would be one that did not cause the stretching of the material or stress placement on the seams or zips. 3/4 Size: Perfect for French "Lamy" or "Jacquet" type instruments and smallish Germanic instruments of violin or viol outline, with either flat or swell back. Please note that the 3/4 size cover is not suitable for instruments with a lower-rib depth (including the plates) greater than 22cm or with an upper-bout (across table) width greater than 53cm (e.g. Hawkes or large-shouldered Lamy or German instruments). Comfortably-Loose Fit:
Perfect-Fit: Perfect-Fit for instruments with deep
ribs:
4/4 size: Perfect for all Classic English instruments with large rib-depth (22cm plus) and full width upper and lower bouts. Comfortably-loose fit for Hawkes Professor, Concert and Panormo instruments with a LOB between 112cm -113cm. Large Italian, French Lamy and German instruments that are violin or viol shaped, flat or swell backed - even those equipped with a mechanical or "finger" extension - fit in easily too. Comfortably-Loose Fit: Perfect Fit:
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