mediamark Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hi Folks Curious to know if anyone else has experienced problems with the quality of the catches on your hard cases? I bought a Jack Casady Bass a few weeks ago, which I adore, along with the matching hard case but already 3 of the catches have fallen off! simply through opening and closing the lid!! The build quality seems really poor, for the price. I'm hoping the dealer will swap it. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin_Dude Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 That`s not right,if you bought a new case call them or take it back,you got a bad one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediamark Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 I've emailed the dealer but I'm still waiting for a reply. It does seem really poor. I've noticed the catches on the picture appear to be different to those on mine. http://www.thomann.de/gb/epiphone_epjac700_basskoffer.htm It's not even been gigged yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freuds_cat Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I bought an Epi Case for my Allen Woody and the catches are fine. It looks very similar to the Jack Cassady case. Like Rockin_dude says, if you aint happy then send it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin_Dude Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 incl. 30-day money-back guarantee incl. 3-year Thomann warranty How about that !! Taken bets here that`s not the case you got ,yup send it back or return it. All epiphones cases are 5 ply to start with ,you got a junk case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediamark Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 It went back on Friday. Got to wait for the outcome now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin_Dude Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Good deal, I hate to see someone get screwed, over nothing Bad case not like it will come out of their pockets for sure.. will post back ,with the outcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassistontheedge Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I have a Thunderbird IV and I can't find a case that it will fit in other than a coffin case. Does epiphone make a special one for this bass? If so, where can I get one? please reply to Travis.McKinley92@gmail.com . Thanks much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediamark Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well, it's now 6 weeks since I returned the case and I'm still waiting for a replacement! Thomann inform that they've ordered a new case from their supplier. I can only assume that they've ordered it from Epiphone in the U.S with it taking so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediamark Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Still waiting....:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluezOldy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I've bought Epi (and Fender) brand name molded cases (which cost about 30% more than no-name cases) and found the quality lacking in comparison to those no-name cases. I stick to the no-names now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediamark Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 After a further email today, I've discovered that the supplier are expecting the case in at the end of August!!!!!!!! They've offered me a credit note, not a refund. So I've now got to find an alternative case. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin_Dude Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Gee, talk about standing behind your products Sorry your having such a bad time over a simple case.. I don`t like or use molded cases ,one made from plastic .there ok for the guitar to a point . if you do an outside gig ,i`ve seen cases that have warped,and that`s just for starters heatbuilds in cases like them just like killing your guitar by leaving it in the car during the summer with the windows rolled up.seen many guitars wiped out cracks ,warped,pick guards lifting off ,the list can go on ...New players are the worst for doing this.. summers coming lots of outdoors things to do ,ya festibles ,to many times i`ve seen guitars in cases in the sun.. i wonder what some think with,yup it`s in the case so it`s protected ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediamark Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 I'm pretty fed up with the whole thing. Can't believe that they can't supply a case before the end of August. What's really annoying is that since I've asked for a refund, they've gone quiet. I've had no replies!! I'm thinking about getting one of these. Flightcase Warehouse Just hoping my Bass won't rattle about in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin_Dude Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 mediamark I feel for you,So what started out as a very sinple buy a case has turned into a nightmare.. AN yes it should be ok,Me i use guardian cases,made of 5 ply plywood good case for the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediamark Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Cheers Dude! Having spoken to the people at Flightcase Warehouse I can get a case custom built for approx £150 ($300) More than I wanted to pay but it will be more robust than the original one I had and should last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Credit note??????!!!!!! That id total BS. They have sold you defective goods, you are legally entitled to your money back. I would get back onto them and ask for your money. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin_Dude Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 mediamark Good news from you,,Yes there cases are higher in price but you`ll have a cases that should outlast your bass. an i hope they get back to you on a refund soon,This has draged on to long months now.An that just isn`t right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediamark Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Just had an email to confirm they're refunding me. So, tonight I'll be tracing the outline of my Bass so I can send it off to the good people at Flightcase Warehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin_Dude Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Well good news at last, I`ll be waiting to hear you shout with joy,When you get the new case.. Don`t need no more headaches with cases that`s for sure .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediamark Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Well, I got my custom case. It's like a bunker - bomb proof! It weighs an absolute ton and is a B***h to squeeze into the car. It certainly doesn't look as nice as the Epiphone case, so I may end up buying another when Gibson/Epiphone have sorted out their U.K distribution after all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freuds_cat Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 OK I actually managed to source what is probably THE last NEW Epiphone Explorer bass case in Australia. According to most places I've tried this case has been discontinued.,After emailing over 40 music shops, one did show up gathering dust out the back of a shop in QLD. It is now on its way to me,total cost Aus$200. Seems a bit steep but I guess there aint much demand for these cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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