Cases or Gig Bags for Short Scale Bass?

[NoiseNinja]

Depending on the overall length of the specific short scale bass some guitar gig bags will fit perfectly (as the overall length, beside the active string scale length, of different short scale basses, and the overall length of different guitar gig bags, does vary a bit).

 

[Passinwind]

Do they usually not sell the Body Block pieces alone? I'm still searching for a feasible gig bag or case for my most recent short scale purchase.

These guys sell a variety of internal pads that might work for you: ACCESS Guitar Case Padding: Give Your Gig Bag or Case a Custom Fit

 

[MarMar]

These guys sell a variety of internal pads that might work for you: ACCESS Guitar Case Padding: Give Your Gig Bag or Case a Custom Fit

These are awesome and affordable. They might be just what I need.

 

[Passinwind]

These are awesome and affordable. They might be just what I need.

Please let us know if you end up going this route. I’ve been contemplating buying a few myself for a while now.

 

[shade_1313]

On the really short end, my son’s Squier Mini P resides in a Gator guitar gig bag. Sucker’s around Strat length, IIRC.

 

[claudel]

Serek makes some gig bags specifically for short and medium scale basses. I didn't try one, but measuring my Mustang it seems that the 45" one would fit it pretty good.
Heavy Duty 42" Gig Bags - Serek Basses

I bought one of these (45") and it's a pretty nice soft case.

Seems sturdy and well constructed.

No internal storage, large outer pouch.

My Aria Pro II TSB-650 ( 32" scale ) flops around a bit but nothing that couldn't be fixed with a few old t-shirts or a bit of foam.

I like it...

 

[klejst]

My rule of thumb is if it's leaving the house and not just going to the jam space it's a hardshell case no matter what, otherwise gig bag works.

 

[artimus667]

Thank you for the recommendation. I never heard of Serek. Those look nice, but I don't know if they are $160 nice.

These are good cases. I’m about to pull the trigger on two more for a couple of caseless vintage shorties. They’re similar to a Mono sleeve. They’re worth the cheddar because of the limited range of product for this particular niche. The cheaper options aren’t permanent solutions. I’ll never understand why more manufacturers don’t offer a legit short scale option.