Bass Bags – The Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass Specialists

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Sales, Hire, Repair, and Servicing Since 1983

Featured Departments

Violin

Viola

Cello

Double Bass

Instrument Hire

Workshop

Instrument Categories

Violin shop stocking everything for Violinists to buy

Violin Shop

Viola Shop stocking everything for Viola players to buy

Viola Shop

Cello Shop stocking everything for cellists to buy

Cello Shop

Double Bass Shop stocking everything for double bassists to buy

Double Bass Shop

Services

Instrument Hire and Rental

Instrument Hire

A good quality instrument is essential to a student or a professional musician.

An alternative to buying is to hire. Bass Bags has a range of high-quality instruments available such as Violins, Cellos and Double Bass for short or long-term hire.  

You can try a high-quality instrument for just 3 months and then extend the hire if you wish to practise playing to the next level.

String Instrument Repairs

Repair & Restoration

We offer a complete repair and restoration service for Violins, Violas, Cellos and Double Basses.

This includes everything from routine maintenance through to more serious repairs where the instrument has been damaged in transit or broken accidentally.

We also work with many insurance companies to rectify damaged instruments.

String Instrument Setup

Instrument Setup

A Luthier is an artisan who makes or repairs stringed instruments such as Cellos, Violins and Double Bass.

Having your instrument set up correctly is the key to a great sound.

Here at Bass Bags we provide a Luthier setup service for both our sales and hire instruments.

We also offer our Luthier service for our customers’ own instruments.

Helpful guides for string instruments specifically for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.

Guides

Latest Articles from our Blog

Violin Fine Tune Adjuster

Do I Need Fine Tuners On My Violin?

By David Morgan
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Introduction The violin is a versatile and enchanting instrument, capable of producing an array of beautiful melodies. However, achieving the perfect sound often requires precise tuning. One question that comes up frequently, especially for beginner violinists, is whether fine tuners are necessary. In this article, we’ll discuss what fine tuners are, their pros and cons,…
Violin Measurements

How to Measure Your Violin to Determine the Size

By David Morgan
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Introduction – What Size is My Violin? Knowing the size of your Violin is essential so that when you’re shopping for Violin Strings, Shoulder Rests and Cases, etc., you know what sizes of accessories to buy. This guide will help you find or identify the size of your Violin by sharing the various techniques we…