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Double Trolley
It's absolutely amazing. It's a stool and trolley in one. Yes it is. The Double Trolley produced by Double Design of Sweden is an absolutely ingenious idea that allows the user to transport their instrument with the utmost of ease and then once at their destination transform the trolley within a few seconds into an incredibly comfy yet sturdy bass stool. In less than 15 seconds the assembled stool can be transformed into a trolley? Yes - it may seem incredible but it is true. The Double Trolley consists of three main pieces - a seat, a wheel piece and a stool piece - that simply slot and lock firmly together. Following the end of your rehearsal or gig there are only five simple steps to transform the stool into a trolley. Here's how it is done.
That's it - the Double Trolley is now transformed from stool to trolley. Converting back to the stool is simply a matter of reversing the procedure. How do I attach my bass to the trolley? You can attach your instrument to the trolley with whichever side (bass or treble) that you prefer and because of the soft leather and foam-padded contact points - with or without a cover. When attached the instrument can stand safely by itself - balanced by the two wheels on one side and by the endpin on the other. Should you be on a bus or train a second elastic-strap (supplied) can be attached around a pillar, post or bar - so that the instrument can be can be left worry-free in this 'space saving' upright position. Can you tell me the method of attaching bass to trolley? Yes - there are two ways in which you can attach your bass to the trolley. 1) With the bass in the upright position.
That's it - tilt the Double Trolley towards your shoulder and away you go. 2) With the bass on the floor.
That's it - tilt the Double Trolley towards your shoulder and away you go. Is there any height adjustment on the stool? Yes - there is a range of height positions that will suit every height of player from youngsters to the tallest of the tall. By squeezing the two 'taps' on the central bar with one hand and lifting the seat with the other - the height of the seat top from the floor can be adjusted from 61.5cm to 94.0cm in thirteen steps of 2.5cm. Just how this absolutely staggering range of height adjustments is possible from such a compact unit is almost beyond comprehension - it just goes up and up and up. For the highest positions we boffins at The Contrabass Shoppe reckon that you'd need legs as long as a baby giraffe's! Is there a footrest? Yes - the lower rung of the stool piece can be used as a footrest for one foot. To prevent any loss of balance when using the stool the golden rule to follow is always have at least one foot on the ground. What about the seat? The actual seat has been ergonomically designed to allow the maximum amount of air to circulate around the upper-leg / thigh area. The base of the seat is made from a mighty-strong wood laminate while the surface of the seat is made from thick high-quality genuine leather. Internally it is thickly bolstered with 7.0cm of firm and supportive foam with an outer layer of soft foam to give added comfort. It goes without saying that it is supremely comfy even when used for extended periods of playing. What's more - the whole stool is designed so well and made so meticulously from high quality materials that it is absolutely free of creeks, squeaks, rattles or noises of any sort. How fabulous is that? Is there any tilt on the seat? Yes. For those of you who find it more comfy to play with a seat that is tilted slightly forward you are indeed - well looked after. By pulling a small plunger on the socket of the third leg you can use any one of four holes to adjust the seat from the horizontal to an angle of 6 degrees. I've got a very large bass - will it fit onto the Trolley? Yes - absolutely no problem at all. When your instrument is positioned on the trolley - its upper shoulder should be supported by the padded upper-bar. By squeezing the two 'taps' on the central bar with one hand and lifting the handle with the other the height of the trolley can be perfectly adjusted to the length of your instrument from no less than twelve height possibilities. Where can I use the trolley? The trolley features two chunky pneumatic tires fitted on large futuristic looking wheels. With the air-pressure adjusted by means of the pump (supplied) - shock absorption can be maximized and you'll be able to roll your instrument tirelessly along over both smooth and bumpy surfaces alike. Even steps and curbs can be negotiated with ease. Has the Double Trolley been well tested? Yes - the Double Trolley has been vigorously tested by the independent Danish Technological Institute who found that the support/stool meets the requirements of ISO 7173, level 3 - a rating awarded to products that are suitable for severe domestic/light industrial usage. In terms of actual road testing - the Double Trolley as a stool has been used through hundreds of concerts and through many long hours of rehearsals while the Double Trolley as a trolley with instrument attached - has been extensively tested in places such as - to name a few - the London underground, on the trains in Germany and on the roads in Denmark. At all times the Double Trolley tackled every situation with the utmost of ease. Can I try a Double Trolley out before I buy one? Yes - we have a demonstration model in the Shoppe that we would be more than pleased to show you. The coffee pot is always on.
It will come flat packed in its own specially made double-walled box and accompanied by a 13 page 'Assembly and use of the Double Trolley' guide. The manual is clearly worded and well illustrated and should get you up and rolling along in a maximum of 10 minutes. Marc Grue - inventor of the Double Trolley and General Manager of Double Design comments, "The only things to do is mount the wheels to the wheel piece and inflate the wheels - and you're done. Of course it can take a little longer to read the whole manual - which the user should definitely do in order to use the Double Trolley correctly. But the assembly itself should only take a few minutes." Are there any guarantees? Yes. The high standard of quality is reflected in the fact that the manufacture provides a one-year guarantee on material and workmanship defects under normal use. In order not to breach the warranty it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the notice - 'Conditions of delivery of the Double Trolley' - that accompanies the product and to which you agree by purchasing the product. The eight sections deal with the usual small print disclaimers and liability issues but with a first section that lists the precautions that must be followed when using the trolley. These seem entirely reasonable and if followed to the letter should ensure that you are rewarded with a happy and trouble free relationship with your Double Trolley. Are there any player endorsements? Yes, Danish jazz legend Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen [1946-2005] is pictured using the trolley on the front of the Double Design advertising flyer with the comment "The Double Trolley is an ingenious initiative. At once it solves the two major problems for all bass players: It eases transportation and at the same time delivers the best stool I have ever sat on." Click here for letters of recommendation related to the double bass trolley. I hear that from first idea to full production has taken no less than fourteen years. Is that correct? Yes that's right - Marc Grue - designer of the Double Trolley - has shown real vision, commitment and determination in bringing this fabulous piece of equipment to the market. The story is an epic and dates back to 1992 when Marc - who at the time was studding bass in Aarhus, Denmark - welded his first prototype together. Each summer thereafter he welded improved models until in 1997 he started the first small scale production in Denmark. Production costs in Denmark proved prohibitively high and so in 2004 Marc started negotiations with a Swedish company to take the production over to China. It wasn't until 2006 after eight production prototypes had been made that full-scale production could commence. Final Verdict: This Double Trolley - is sure to be a big, big hit with bass players right around the world for it makes the job of moving an instrument and stool about both comfortable and convenient. When in use this highly manoeuvrable trolley offers protection to the instrument and of course to the user - the benefit of not having to strain or damage ones back through lifting a gross weight via case handles or with a shoulder strap is obvious. We particularly like the fact that the Double Trolley can easily be rolled along using just one hand and with regard to its construction the fact that the aluminium components are incredibly strong yet amazingly light. We also love the space saving compact design, the smooth black finish that oozes quality and the high quality lock system that inspires confidence. View on Pricing: In our opinion - the unprecedented, uncompromising levels of thought and effort that have been expended on the design and manufacturing quality of this product really aren't reflected in the price. In more simple words - we boffins at The Contrabass Shoppe think that the Double Trolley is an absolute bargain. Final Words: Praise at the very highest level has to be awarded to Marc Grue for his trolley-stool transformer really is a masterpiece of design and engineering and congratulation to all those of you who decide to purchase the Double Trolley for it is a product that is certain to enhance the quality of your bass playing days. Stats: Weight Measurements (Max) Seat Measurements (Max) Height range of seat from floor Unfolded measurements of Stool Boxed Stats
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