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Yes, that’s the one. It’s very well constructed from good materials, light, and compact.
Hey JakobT, thank you for your response.
I agree with SKB's offering being somewhat inadequate as well. While I thought it was a good and inexpensive way to travel by air with a bass, I discovered the caveats that go along with using that case.
And to be true(and fair), SKB does sell rectangular hard shell composite cases for basses and guitars for that are much larger and cost much more. For myself in the future, I will look into a more robust case approved for air travel, whether it be with SKB or another case manufacturer.
I agree with SKB's offering being somewhat inadequate as well. While I thought it was a good and inexpensive way to travel by air with a bass, I discovered the caveats that go along with using that case.
And to be true(and fair), SKB does sell rectangular hard shell composite cases for basses and guitars for that are much larger and cost much more. For myself in the future, I will look into a more robust case approved for air travel, whether it be with SKB or another case manufacturer.
SKB generally make very good cases, and the Bass Safe is a killer idea. It may not be a fully mature product yet, and I think they need to think of it as a system, and offer both the Bass Safe AND a quality gig bag to go with it, instead of leaving the gig bag part up to us. Still, with a well fitting gig bag, I still think it is a good option, TSA stupidity notwithstanding.
SKB generally make very good cases, and the Bass Safe is a killer idea. It may not be a fully mature product yet, and I think they need to think of it as a system, and offer both the Bass Safe AND a quality gig bag to go with it, instead of leaving the gig bag part up to us. Still, with a well fitting gig bag, I still think it is a good option, TSA stupidity notwithstanding.
The Bass Safe has its place in the traveling bassist world. I think every player should be able to choose their own gig bag to suit their own needs. A good fitting gig bag does work with the Bass Safe, however, the chance I took using it for air travel made me very nervous indeed. One takes their own chances with the TSA!
You can pretty well guess that the RB Continental Voyager won't fit. 52" tall by 15 1/2" across the body. I ordered it for Christmas to replace my factory Caprice case that is arguably the longest case I've ever owned. Well, the Voyager is now arguably the longest gig bag I've ever owned. It's an extremely nice case but defeats the purpose for which I bought it. Kind of wished I got the Kiesel now.
Unfortunately, you’re right. The RB Continental Voyager will be about two inches too long.
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This thread has gotten me wondering whether SKB has a pretty airtight patent on the whole Bass Safe concept? Otherwise the market seems so ripe for some manufacturer to come along and do this right.
I know some folks use a heavy-duty ATA-style flight case to transport their gig bagged bass, and that's certainly a viable alternative, but it does miss out on the light weight aspect of the Bass Safe.
I know some folks use a heavy-duty ATA-style flight case to transport their gig bagged bass, and that's certainly a viable alternative, but it does miss out on the light weight aspect of the Bass Safe.
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I traveled from CA to Florida with my RB Aero in the safe and it worked out perfectly. The new style of latch is much better than the old, and TSA actually put it all back together right after their inspection. I'll be using the same setup to get to Japan for some gigs in February and expect it to work out as well. The Aero is the best bag for the job in my opinion. Still case with a neck strap to keep the bass in place.
Not sure about the timing, but as far as I know, the change in the Bass Safe was in the latches. The case itself has stayed more or less the same. Anyway, if you look at the video in post #13, you will see that the Bass Safe with the M80 fitting inside is the new version. In fact, both Bass Safe and M80 look completely identical to mine, with the exception that my M80 doesn’t fit. Even with an empty bag, I’m about an inch away from being able to close the case.
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Great thread ! Couple of questions. Does it make a difference between a 4 string and a 5 string as to what fits better in the bass safe ? Also, mention was made of a Warwick Rockbag; does this fit the Bass Safe ? I currently own the Rockbag, and it is my favorite gig bag - more compartments than I know what to do with, a perfect fit for my Jazz 4 string. I even carried a Markbass F500 in the main pocket for years !
4 or 5 string shouldn’t make a difference in itself, but scale length might, as the weak point of the Bass Safe is the length. So if the scale length is 35" it could easily be too long, especially as it would require a longer gig bag than normal.
Regarding the Warwick Rockbag it’s hard to say, as there are several models, but if you look at the drawing in one of my early posts in this thread, you will see that the length of the gig bag can be no greater than 127 cm or 50".
Thanks. I play Fender Jazz basses exclusively, 4 strings. How should I measure the Jazz, is it just the neck that needs to be under 35" ?
I wouldn’t measure the neck at all, I’d measure the bag. If your bass fits comfortably in a bag that is 50" or less in overall length, chances are it will fit in the bass safe, unless the bottom of the bag is very wide, like the Vertigo.
In that case, the bag will probably fit. If you find that it does, it would be great if you could post in this thread, with pics if possible, so we can update the «fit» list.
And another vote for the Gator Transit. I just got mine and my G&L M1505 fits with room to spare. I didin't even remove the foam from the SBK yet and it fits and locks. But I may remove just the bottom foam so it fit's "better." Either way, thanks for all the prep work on this... even though I did a little of my own experimenting it made it easy on me!