Cases!!! Argh!!! Allow me to vent...

#21
Killed_by_Death said:
proving that some people are just born lucky

I'm the opposite, so I need a good case!

A couple of weeks ago I waited all day for a UPS shipment, then left home for 20 minutes
wouldn't you know it, when I returned there was a notice they tried to deliver while I was gone

that's my life for you, stuff like that happens ALL the time
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I thought it was just me. Wow!
 
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#23
Killed_by_Death said:
Mono Vertigo are the shiznit, but I'm guessing a Warlock or a Thunderbird wouldn't fit.
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I bought a Vertigo not long ago. My P, my J, my Ric 4001, my MusicMan Stingray Classic and my Alembic Elan 4 all fit extremely well. Plus? It has a boot at the bottom and it loads standing up. If a gig bag will do it for you, KBD has it right! These are great bags. If you're planning on taking it on a plane, however, a custom-made flight case is the ONLY way to go.
 
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Hiscox cases are tough enough.
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Guaranteed :cool:

Gator's really sweet. Old school hard
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and also soft
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DanBass said:
LOL damn seems like there are a lot of cases out there in closets, basements, garages and attics.. :p
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Right? Somebody ought to ask you what measurements you are looking for, and sell you their clutter!

I've moved 5 times in the last 7 years, and played a decent number of out of state gigs. I keep my cases for transport, and don't mind the space they take up. Plus, I may sell all someday, and I just like 'em for shipping.
 
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#32
Cases all the way for me. It's the only way to protect correctly your instruments.
Soft cases are nice to go to rehearsals but that's it. Cases allow real deal when you tour. I dare you to use soft cases when touring. Sh*t will happen and it won't last long.
Yes a case is heavy, but protection for my basses is second to none!
 
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I've put P basses in J cases for years. I also have managed to fit quite a few other non-Fender basses into a J case. I would never say a P "swims" in a J case. I would just avoid any case that has a cutout to match a particular body shape.

Of course, it's best if mfrs would always include cases and owners wouldn't lose them before they sell the bass.
 
#38
In regards to the OP, a lack of useful specs is a problem with all kinds of products. Most pro audio spec sheets are just a really boring marking write up it seems.


As for the case vs gig bag thing. The cases get used when the bass needs to ride in a trailer or other situation where it's stacked with other band members gear, which isn't very often for me. The gig bags get used when I'm taking my rig in my vehicle. I've been using a gator transit for a little while now and it's pretty decent.
 
#39
My main 4 and 5 string basses are Jazz Basses. I have 3 of the Vintage 70s Style Fender Logo G & G cases for at home use. For going out of the house, I have one of the older, later 90s SKB cases, in which my 50s P Bass survives in quite nicely. For heavier travel gigs, I have a ATA approved Gator cases, that has a "Universal" interior, supposedly water proof and shock proof. If it's raining or ice on the ground, I ALWAYS take either the SKB or Gator case. For local gigs I have a double gig bag and a Protec Contega single gig bags. The 70s style Fender cases never leave the house - Too heavy and I don't want to get the tolex scuffed. :) When In Doubt, get the interior dimensions and go with the Universal Interior model.
 
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#40
i have a hardshell case that sits empty (for at least 15-20 years). i'm saving it for something, but i forgot what that is. this thread didn't help me remember.

OP: i agree with you about not getting good, reliable info from suppliers/manufacturers sucks! good luck on your quest! :thumbsup:
 
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