Lungimsam Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) Just got the bass in worn brown color but need a hardshell case for it. What works? Edited January 1, 2020 by Lungimsam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I would love to know that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) I have a Blue Stain bass coming tomorrow. On another site a poster wrote that it was 41” long and that some aftermarket LP case did fit it. The only case I found that looks like a possible fit is a Gator GW-LP-Brown case 716408504001. I found conflicting info on different venders sites, so I went right to the Gator site & it lists the interior length as 41.9”. I think it sells for $119. What do you guys get for a total length on this bass? https://www.gatorcases.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/GW-LP-BROWN.pdf Edited February 19, 2020 by Grog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 It looks to be about 41-3/4" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 That might be too tight....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) I took the bass to Guitar Center to try to find a case. They did have a Gator Flight Case for a Les Paul, the bass fit perfectly with just a little wiggle room. I ordered the case I mentioned above, it should fit the same. If it doesn’t, they said I could return it on the spot. I’ll let you know how it works. Should be her in 3 to 5 days. Edited February 21, 2020 by Grog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Looks promising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 The bass fit great! It could use a little more padding under the end of the body, but that can be easily remedied. It fit better than I hoped with more extra room than I thought it would have. I feel fortunate to find something this close to fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Cool, I need to get one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 Thanks for this info and pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I think I'd like to get the flight case you showed above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Realmongo said: I think I'd like to get the flight case you showed above. Guitar Center sold that one for $189. There were several versions on line. I think one was $169. I don’t really know what the difference was..... The first thing I did to mine was remove the cloth cover. Edited February 27, 2020 by Grog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) Thanks, I think I'll take a ride over to Guitar Center tomorrow since I have the day off to have a look! I did try putting it in my Les Paul Gibson case, but it was a little too long to fit. Edited February 28, 2020 by Realmongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Came back from Guitar Center. No cases in stock, but I did bring home one of the LP JR Guitars in Dark Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Nice! Now you need two cases.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Grog said: Nice! Now you need two cases.......... Yeah, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) It's dark blue, but looks almost black! Edited February 1 by ksdaddy member requested removal to save space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 The Special at my local GC was about the same color, it sold right away. For the closeout price, you can’t beat it! Great guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 8:35 PM, Grog said: The bass fit great! It could use a little more padding under the end of the body, but that can be easily remedied. It fit better than I hoped with more extra room than I thought it would have. I feel fortunate to find something this close to fitting. I decided to go with the same one you got for the Bass and just placed it on order. I wound up getting a brown Gibson case for the Guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I’m going to get a 2nd one of these for the guitar, after I get my Reward points from MF from buying the bass. Should knock another $50 off or so. Just have to wait 45 days. I hate the gig bags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) What make and model is it? how much does it weigh? i need one oops i see the info above Edited March 15, 2020 by Lungimsam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) I prefer the Gator case, but if you are looking for a cheaper option this Knox case works also..... Not quite as much clearance for the headstock as the Gator, but a good fit. A friend of mine bought four of these guitars & bought these cases for them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Knox-Gear-Electric-Guitar-Hard-shell-Protective-Carrying-Case/362368388598?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item545ed6cdf6:g:lIwAAOSwHSNdiUNh&enc=AQAEAAACUBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qXCx%2BBpvCSYqtgjR78I9TJO3nV58DqHWzSSz%2F51QXxKqU71Kqw0z2bhyzWDFNtU1eJLTOCC9YAii73E%2BG53bSrzIqdPAE8WfiT21T1pCXY%2BNaHp%2Bihfyopc%2ByNsmBP7qWHEg5KstReGMo9NOKvArI%2BtnXTc3YDvan2Op44pyVFB1YAz2iNd2PO6QDzieBLsd%2FefLZ2e2y58hVsnz4QjOVGKhAiQMM4Pbkob9R9FChY%2B9gflFX4yE3R6QaDzf0iKvSG2f4WQPGu2dK3Fpr9RIIMgniBLGuizmQOAcregjAYx1V31tQENCXPhwApvwCV62FveIyg2cqAcfS%2Beb60eB4izAgwH4o33AB6nuC4RGOoGMN6igeXnzWL0SmsMwFBYaIwLamoAcNO%2Bpp1vOZljS%2B81uURLCsu%2Bdr2UniO7qTGoMWsvGEwTtPDTNAF4hngPxlGtZCYuMJZlcuKyi0XpMKjGzCWZzWrNvjH%2BgkbQOA%2BcJMqzAKn6NqNWCUSD8UL9SrmpPM%2BhydYkfqzI%2FhdeUA2u6tWcSgdaFamV7MlJBvjNtuVmYyx75uHYOlDYOzYb1V2RSiSgd%2B4jiHmrOfhIIQthNWTXEhSKIQLapb2sYQymKJmJePDpJbJI%2BbWA1EuSvGCjKY45T37dNyoboZXk6WRR2uMj%2FWAaGKZiVJH9yMxZiIpwly6abKdDp3nj%2FiL8rig08ovp6YP1GW2mWhEZGTo0F2Fj9OyBPacig2xvgoASa179iI2TwmSSB1BIUrEepcE%3D&checksum=362368388598a2ec0351b0e24bc79461dc4f63763179 Edited March 20, 2020 by Grog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Amazon also carries it from the same vendor..... https://www.amazon.com/Knox-Gear-Electric-Guitar-Case/dp/B01BCQ12C0/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=knox+gear+guitar+case&qid=1584834955&sr=8-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 The Gator GC-ELEC-XL Deluxe ABS Molded Case for Extra Long Baritone Guitar works, too. I had to compress the styrofoam on the inside of the lid in the area over the face of the bass a little (using my heel) so it would not be such a tight fit but the mod worked and case fits like a glove now. Lid shuts all the way with ease now. It shut fine before but was a little bug for my taste so I compressed the styrofoam with my heel about 1/2cm. Length of interior is perfect even with my extra long Dunlop locking strap button. There is about 1" from intierior to edge of headstock. Bass doesn't;t slide around inside and the neck channel fits perfect. Has lotsa storage room and very light even with the bass inside. Balkances well while carrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) It looks like it might be a better option. I have to put a small towel or something under the end of the body in my formed cases. Your case fits as is.... I may rip the material out someday & add 3/4” of styrofoam to fill the void. I did this to another case & it worked well. Edited August 8, 2020 by Grog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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