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Welcome to SoundPost

The original SoundPost- Owned and run by Brian Cohen and Jane Walters: a violin and guitar shop located in Guildford, Surrey, UK. Established in 1972, we have been in our current premises since 1997. We are makers of international repute for fine stringed instruments, and agents for many specialized and unique quality items. We invite you to browse this site, to find out more. Enjoy.

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SoundPost Double Bass Covers and Cases:

There is usually a lead time of at least 8 weeks for most of these cases, or longer for the 'bespoke' models. We do not hold any of these hard shell double bass cases in stock, but they are available to special order. Brands we sell include Accord, Gewa, Stevenson and Jakob Winter. These are all glass fibre flight type cases, except for Accord which are significantly lighter carbon fibre handmade cases of the highest quality, and Stevenson who offers both carbon and glass-fibre models.

We do hold stocks of various soft padded covers for all size of double bass, brands include the SoundWear range ( 4 qualities) and the best of all, and others by Jaeger, Gewa, 'Tom and Will', and others- Enquire for price, weight and size

SoundPost is a specialist stringed instrument shop- (we are the 'original Soundpost')- established since 1972. We stock and sell from the shop or via mail order, or from this website, a range of quality cases for many types of instruments, many of which are listed on the website. Our product knowledge and experience is second to none. We have sourced internationally many special products, including carbon fibre products, and stock and sell only high quality 'branded' products.

Prices are not shown against individual items on the various 'Case' pages, but are listed separately, in .pdf format, available via a link on each page, for online viewing or download / printing. We have opted for this format in order to make all prices easily comparable at a glance.

Agencies: We are agents for many fine cases: Accord Cases (Exclusive UK Distributor / Importer, Premier dealer and stockist), BAM (UK principal stockist and direct importer), Timms Handmade Cases, SoundPost Handmade Cases, Brack, Musafia, Winter, Hiscox, Fiedler cello flight cases and other Fiedler products, Gill, Take-Off, Negri, (Jaeger and Gewa cases to order), and others.

Please Note: Our prices include VAT- many other apparently cheaper prices advertised do not always include VAT, so when making comparisons, bear this in mind please. ( VAT is currently 20% in the U.K.- buyers outside the EU can deduct this from the advertised purchase price, calculated by deducting 1/6th off the total price). Our prices do not include delivery- we usually offer courier service, but please confirm 'all-up'price before making payment- we charge delivery out at our cost, packing free. We also offer tax-free shopping for overseas personal customers. We ship world-wide. Please visit our 'Terms of Trade' page for further details.

Take a tour through our site!

We do not stock unbranded cases of inferior quality- nor do we use 'made-up' names for our case models- the reason this is sometimes done by others is purely to confuse the buyer, and mask the true pricing, making it impossible to compare prices easily. Hopefully you will find what you are looking for- this site is the new re-designed SoundPost simplified site, so if you do not find it easy to use, please contact us and say so- we will try to improve it- your feedback will be welcomed.

We try to hold all the products listed in stock- (We are the only UK shop to hold Accord cases, all models, in stock for example). However, there are times when a particular model or colour is 'sold out' and stock delivery may vary from time to time- some cases, especially those of BAM which are notoriously in short supply, can take many months to come back into stock- however we are pleased to be able to offer a priority waiting list in these instances. We are also able to order as a 'special' any case that the manufacturers offer. eg Musafia, where almost all models are done to order only, and for viola cases where many are made only to pattern. We can also offer custom artwork for all Accord models.

Not all products s we stock are listed on the site however- so if you do not find what you want, call and ask- we may well have it, or know where to get it and can order for you. We are always pleased to discuss and advise, and give you the best advice on the case most suitable for your application. Opening times and all contact details, directions etc. on our 'Contact' page.