Do they still make the G & L molded cases???

OldSchoolBass · #1 07-27-2007, 09:22 AM

They are hard to find!!!!!! The black plastic molded cases with the G & L logo in the side> Are they still in production? I haven't seen one for a while...

spideyjg · #2 07-27-2007, 09:48 AM

I just got a new bass and it had the molded in logo.

Jim

OldSchoolBass · #3 07-27-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by spideyjg

I just got a new bass and it had the molded in logo.

Jim

Cool - I have been after one used, and they are few are far between - at least in the corners I've been looking.

I gather one will surface sooner or later!!

vroc38 · #4 07-27-2007, 11:21 AM

Hopefully you can find one that doesn't have its feet caved in. Seems to be a really common problem with that case.

sunbeast · #5 07-27-2007, 11:35 AM

Honestly, they are not very good cases...you can find a much better case that will fit- I think P-bass sized cases generally work (similar body shape as an L-2000, which I think is the "default" shape for the G&L bass cases). The G&L molded cases are fairly weak and have little room inside for accessories- I use an old wooden Carvin case (non-molded) that fits all 3 of my G&Ls pretty snugly, has held up to 17 years of abuse, and can fit all my cords and pedals! One of my G&L cases feet broke in within 2 months of light use...

Karl

Templar · #6 07-27-2007, 10:50 PM

Ya, those molded cases leave much to be desired.

At least there's no upcharge for them, like what some "other" builders love to do.

To get a decent case from G&L you must upgrade to tolex, right? (ugh)

A third choice would be nice. Like maybe one of those terrific molded cases that used to come with Peavey's upscale USA basses (SKB?). Or at least something form-fitted to the bass, anyway!

The G&L gig bag on the other hand, is very good.

cb56 · #7 07-29-2007, 01:38 PM

Not having any problems with my G&L molded case. Mine's a 2001 that I have owned for 2 years (2nd owner) But I have seen them with the feet pushed in. Not sure why mine hasn't, it's not like I baby it or anything.

the_fooj · #8 07-31-2007, 11:27 PM

Yeah, the case isn't the most durable, but it's fine as long as your don't trash it around. But the feet problem is something I noticed too. Two of mine fell off, and they were diagnally opposite from eacher other so it's hard to get it to stand upright anymore.

drumbook · #9 08-01-2007, 01:32 PM

For less money you can get a good soft case or SKB economy model on ebay and make a cardboard stencil G&L logo and paint it on.