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Repair MB Bass long Zipper
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:21 am
by ATXBassBone
The zipper on my MB case is in need of replacement. Is this a straight forward task? Can I take it to a luggae repair place?
The case is 10 years old and starting to show signs of significant wear. How long have yall had MB cases hold up?
Re: Repair MB Bass long Zipper
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:21 am
by GabrielRice
I would think the zipper can be replaced pretty easily. You can also buy a replacement cover for the case from MB through any of their dealers. I'm picking one up today from Virtuosity Music in Boston, in fact.
Re: Repair MB Bass long Zipper
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:36 am
by SamBTbrn
I had my zipper replaced two years ago. It's easy enough for a luggage repair shop. Just ask for as strong a zipper as possible.
It there are any other spots you need patching they can do it while it's there.
I've had my case 12 years.
Re: Repair MB Bass long Zipper
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:26 am
by CalgaryTbone
There is also an MB Leather Bass case cover on sale in the classifieds, as well as a Bass case that is in decent shape for sale too.
Jim Scott
Re: Repair MB Bass long Zipper
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:32 am
by WGWTR180
GabrielRice wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:21 am
I would think the zipper can be replaced pretty easily. You can also buy a replacement cover for the case from MB through any of their dealers. I'm picking one up today from Virtuosity Music in Boston, in fact.
I bought a replacement cover and replacing the old cover was one of the most difficult things I've done! Let me know how you make out. There is still that area around the bell on the front that cannot get together enough to zip. Oh well.
Re: Repair MB Bass long Zipper
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:36 am
by Lhbone
I was charged $180 to have the zipper replaced at a cobbler/luggage store. I felt it was worth it though because I felt the case had many more years in it. Going on year 13 now. And yes, getting the cover back on is challenging. I folded the zipper and Velcro back, which helped with inching it on gradually. Then when it’s as far as it can go, you fold the zipper back forward.
Re: Repair MB Bass long Zipper
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:52 am
by GabrielRice
WGWTR180 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:32 am
I bought a replacement cover and replacing the old cover was one of the most difficult things I've done! Let me know how you make out. There is still that area around the bell on the front that cannot get together enough to zip. Oh well.
Steve did it for me
Re: Repair MB Bass long Zipper
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:57 am
by WGWTR180
Lhbone wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:36 am
I was charged $180 to have the zipper replaced at a cobbler/luggage store. I felt it was worth it though because I felt the case had many more years in it. Going on year 13 now. And yes, getting the cover back on is challenging. I folded the zipper and Velcro back, which helped with inching it on gradually. Then when it’s as far as it can go, you fold the zipper back forward.
