Professional Double Bass Hire
Short-Term & Event Rentals UK

High-quality double bass hire for professional musicians, touring artists, and visiting performers. Hire for a day, a week, or longer — no minimum hire period. We deliver and collect anywhere in the UK using our own specialist climate-controlled van, ensuring every instrument arrives safely and ready to play.

Or Call 01332 229507 to speak with an expert

Who Our Hire Service Is For

  • Touring and session double bass players
  • Visiting musicians performing in the UK
  • Bass guitarists needing an upright bass for a project or recording
  • Tour managers, venues, and event organisers
  • Recording studios, theatres, film, TV and radio productions

If you need a reliable, great-sounding double bass for a performance, broadcast, session, or special event, we’ll make it easy. Need multiple basses and other instruments for a tour? See our Orchestra and Tour Hire Service

Why Choose Professional Hire

Compared with our Student & Long-Term Hire Double Bass Hire , our professional service offers:

  • No minimum hire period – hire for as little as one day
  • Higher-level instruments – modern Eastman and older European basses
  • Wider choice – 5-string and C-extension basses available
  • Tailored setup – adjustable bridges, pickup options, and custom string setups
  • Nationwide delivery & collection – handled by musicians, not couriers

Instruments Available

All instruments are professionally prepared in our in-house luthier workshop for excellent tone and playability.

  • Modern Eastman basses – clear, balanced tone ideal for touring and amplified work
  • Older European basses – warm, characterful instruments suited to orchestral or acoustic performance
  • Options including C extensions, five strings, adjustable bridges, and pickups for amplified use

Every bass is checked, tuned, and ready to play before delivery.

Accessories & Extras

  • Double bass stools
  • Bow quivers
  • Double bass bows – both German and French pattern
  • Stands, cases, and flight cases
  • Spare strings and accessories if required

Everything is maintained to professional standards and ready for performance or recording.

Delivery & Collection

We deliver and collect throughout the UK using our own climate-controlled van, purpose-built for safely transporting string instruments.

Instruments are insured while in our care during delivery and collection

Handled by experienced musicians, never couriers

Same-day or next-day delivery is often possible

Whether you need an instrument delivered to a concert hall, studio, or hotel, we’ll get it there safely and on time.

Dedicated Hirer Support

During your hire period, you’ll have access to our dedicated hirer support phone line, connecting you directly with an expert. If you have any questions about setup, strings, or accessories, we’re only ever a call away.

We understand professional demands — our support team are musicians themselves.

Tour Riders & Specifications

Many of our clients provide an artist or band technical rider. You can upload your rider when you make your enquiry, and our team will:

  • Read and interpret the requirements
  • Match the correct instrument, bow, and accessories
  • Communicate with tour managers or event organisers if needed

If a tour manager isn’t sure what’s required, we’ll handle it — ensuring everything is supplied exactly as specified.

How It Works

  1. Enquire or send your rider – tell us about your performance or attach your technical specification.
  2. We match your needs – our luthiers select the right instrument and setup.
  3. We deliver nationwide – in our own climate-controlled van, fully insured in transit.
  4. Perform with confidence – instruments are ready to play and supported throughout your hire.

Trusted by Professionals

With over 20 years’ experience, Bass Bags has supplied instruments for orchestras, recording studios, and touring artists across the UK. Our professional hire clients include classical, jazz, and session musicians who trust us to deliver dependable, great-sounding instruments every time.

Request a Professional Double Bass Hire

Tell us about your event, rider, and instrument needs. We’ll get back to you promptly with availability and pricing.

Need a double bass for your next performance or recording?

We can often supply instruments at short notice. Call our expert team on 01332 840391 or use the form above to get started.

Call 01332 229507

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We deliver and collect throughout the UK using our own van. Same-day or next-day delivery is often possible.

Instruments are insured while in our care during delivery and collection. Once hired, insurance is the responsibility of the hirer.

Absolutely. There’s no minimum hire period — you can hire for a day, a week, or longer.

Yes. We can fit specific strings, adjust the action, or add pickups before delivery — just let us know.

Yes. You can send us your technical rider and we’ll handle the details, confirming exactly what will be supplied.