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03-02-2011, 10:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: iplaybassbadly | | | Who makes the best hardshell cases?
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I just got a new acoustic bass, and I want to know who makes the most durable hardshell cases and where do i get them. I'm new to this forum so sorry if this is in the wrong section.
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03-02-2011, 10:45 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Champaign, IL | | | I have an SKB and a few Music Man Cases, and a Gator Case. Hard to go wrong with SKB though Gator may work.
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03-03-2011, 02:44 AM
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But my opinion is that for an Acoustic Bass Guitar you're best in getting whatever the manufacturer makes, as they vary *wildly* - far, far more than Electric Basses[/b]. If the manufacturer doesn't make one I'd start looking at gig bags as getting a custom hardshell case made is a good chunk of change. I have a friend who got an ATA-style touring-level case made for his Taylor AB-4: he's a Clinician for the company, tours every few years for them and has also brought it for some European gigs, and thus needed that level of protection. Then again, it cost him several hundred dollars and weighs a metric ton. |
03-03-2011, 02:59 AM
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03-03-2011, 04:31 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia | | | Yeah apparently Hiscox is pretty good, with vids or pics of them being stood on with little to no give.
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03-03-2011, 04:51 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kerava, Finland | | | I've had a Hiscox liteflite case for a bit over 5 years now and the frame itself has survived all beatings. The locked latch broke when it took a heavy hit (50kg combo amp dropped on it) in open position but other than that it's in great shape. |
03-03-2011, 06:17 AM
|  | Knob Nooner in Recovery... | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rochester, NY, USA | | | I'm happiest with my SKB case, that came with my newest Fender...
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03-03-2011, 06:19 AM
| | | | Ameritage makes good stuff. Heavy. |
03-03-2011, 06:26 AM
| | | | Good luck finding more than 2 options for your model acoustic bass, seriously it's not going to come down to brand so much as what's actually available.
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03-03-2011, 10:09 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: iplaybassbadly | | | Thanks guys. I actually found a hardshell case that the company made for it and its pretty cheap. $150.
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