About our concert rentals

"Concert" rentals are defined as a rental of a higher-grade bass than an average monthly rental student bass, and the contract is written for a specific, brief time period (e.g., a weekend).  Concert rentals are most often contracted by concert promoters for touring artists.  For bassists, touring without their own instruments and adapting to different, often inferior, rented instruments each night is difficult at best, but a bass from QBC will allow players to perform to their fullest potential.  Rely on Quantum Bass Center to provide very fine, perfectly set up double basses that are truly an asset to attracting major tours to Houston!

Who rents basses from QBC for their local concerts?  Click HERE to see some of our customers:

Currently available for concert rental:​

Concert Rental Additions:​

- Double bass with padded bag: $75-$225
- Bow, French or German, supplied with cake of rosin: $0 to $40.  We regret that we don't rent fine or period bows.
- Bow quiver, installed: add $5
- Electronic pickup (installed on the bass), either Realist or Full Circle: add $15
- Mic system, T-Bone (German-made, similar to DPA): $35
- Delivery or pick up to venue starting at $50 each way (inside Loop 610) - $65 between 610 and Beltway 8 - $100 between Beltway 8 and 99/Highway 6 - further will be $150 minimum. 

Recommendations for promoters or bassists setting up a concert rental:

  • Ask the group's manager to have the bassist email us, as far in advance as possible!  We can talk through all the particulars in bass language.
  • If there are highly specialized needs for small items (strings, pickup, etc), the most foolproof plan is for the bassist to carry those items with him.
  • ​As all the basses have adjustable bridges, we are more than happy to assist in adjusting the bass to the desired action.