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JasonDraper 01-11-2013 08:14 AM

Case for a Gibson Grabber G3 reissue
 
Hello everyone. I was hoping that someone may be able to help me out. I bought one of the reissues of the Gibson Grabber G3 a few months ago and I've been having a hard time finding a hard case that would fit it. I searched online and didn't find anything too helpful. I'm hoping to not have to pay $300+ for a custom case, and I'd prefer to not have to carry around a Coffin Case if it can be avoided.

The specs on the bass are it's 46" long and the body is 15" wide and 20" long.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

hdracer 01-11-2013 08:15 AM

It will fit perfectly in a Mono, Pro-Tec or Reunion Blues bag.

JasonDraper 01-11-2013 08:20 AM

Thanks for the advice, but I'm going to be taking this on the road a decent amount, so I really wanted to get a hard case. I don't particularly trust my band mates loading the van with it in a bag, even a heavy duty one.

OmegaZ27 02-25-2013 10:54 AM

BUMP! Still on the search as well! (except that I have a '74 Grabber) ;)

SoLongJake 02-25-2013 10:55 AM

They may be dorky, but a coffin case will hold a grabber just about right, other than that, it's big dollar custom or vintage.

coreyfyfe 02-26-2013 07:40 PM

Apparently the cases for the epiphone rivoli fit them, at least according to some posts I've seen here on TB.

This case seems like it would be wide enough, but the Grabber/G3 basses are a bit pointy...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CASE-FIT...60425701884%26

Edit - this case is 47" long and 16" wide inside, grabber dimensions are 45.5" long and 14.5" wide. Should be good.

Down_Low 02-26-2013 08:11 PM

How's the bass? Have been eyeing these off lately.

RandyMolson 02-26-2013 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreyfyfe (Post 13945917)
Apparently the cases for the epiphone rivoli fit them, at least according to some posts I've seen here on TB.

This case seems like it would be wide enough, but the Grabber/G3 basses are a bit pointy...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CASE-FIT...60425701884%26

Edit - this case is 47" long and 16" wide inside, grabber dimensions are 45.5" long and 14.5" wide. Should be good.

This is helpful. Danke.

Immigrant 02-26-2013 08:23 PM

Epiphone makes one. I have an Epi Ripper in it. They actually carry two cases that are identical onthe outside, but one is formed inside for a Thunderbird, the other has a wide open body cavity (that sounds weird) that accepts the Ripper/Grabber girth.

Best part, they're cheap. I got mine for $86! I'll look for it on MF and paste a link if I find it.


Edit: Musicians Friend doesn't have it. I got mine at a local place, and I've see them online before. Hopefully they haven't been discontinued or you find something else thats suitable.

Immigrant 02-27-2013 01:18 PM

Here's one:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--EPIEXCASE

My Ripper fits in it like a glove on hand.

RandyMolson 02-27-2013 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Immigrant (Post 13949616)
Here's one:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--EPIEXCASE

My Ripper fits in it like a glove on hand.

Thank you also! :tiphat:

OmegaZ27 02-28-2013 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Immigrant (Post 13949616)
Here's one:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--EPIEXCASE

My Ripper fits in it like a glove on hand.


Isn't that for a guitar??? :hmm: Then again, the explorer does have an abnormal shape so I might go ahead and give it a shot.

TobaccoRipper 02-28-2013 04:10 AM

This case should do the job:
http://www.djmmusic.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=STD-EBP

Immigrant 02-28-2013 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaZ27 (Post 13952691)
Isn't that for a guitar??? :hmm: Then again, the explorer does have an abnormal shape so I might go ahead and give it a shot.

You know, I think you're correct. Sorry about that.

It seems as though the case I have may be discontinued as its not available on GC or MF websites. My case had a tag on it that said "Explorer Bass Case". It's identical to the T-Bird case but with a non-shaped body cavity.

Immigrant 02-28-2013 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TobaccoRipper (Post 13952751)

The reviews state that one guy has a Ripper in it.

Success!

b-strung 03-07-2013 11:22 AM

It's not a hard case but... Mono M80 works great.

funkytoe 03-08-2013 02:31 PM

All new Gibsons come with a hardshell case. Its included in the MSRP. If you bought the bass new from a shop, I would go back and ask "where the hell is my case?"

mr.mow 03-08-2013 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkytoe (Post 13999985)
All new Gibsons come with a hardshell case. Its included in the MSRP. If you bought the bass new from a shop, I would go back and ask "where the hell is my case?"

Grabbers don't, gig bag..


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