Stingray in a Fender Hardcase?

icetin · #1 06-23-2010, 01:01 PM

I am looking for a hardcase to use with my MM SR4 as I will be moving to Italy for educational purposes in September and I've found a real bargain, Fender Jazz Bass Hardcase (rectangular one).

I would like to know if a Musicman Stingray 4 would fit in a Fender Jazz Hardcase?

I don't have a chance to try before buying.

Thanks

This is the hardcase:

BassMaster4s · #2 06-23-2010, 01:03 PM

I doubt it, since its a molded case and the Jazz basses have the offset body style. Just a guess.

**jmattbassplaya** · #3 06-23-2010, 01:10 PM

My Ray fits in the case my Marcus Miller jazz came in. That said, it`s not a Fender case... just the case the Marcus happened to be shipped in to me

Spinal Tapper · #4 06-23-2010, 01:11 PM

I'd guess a P bass would fit before a Jazz, since the Jazz has an offset body shape - the P is more rounded like a Stingray...

icetin · #5 06-23-2010, 01:14 PM

I wish somebody had a chance to try or tried it before.

Finding a MM hardcase is almost impossible here since they are already rare and as nobody would like to sell it seperately

vbasscustom · #6 06-23-2010, 01:24 PM

go to your local gun shop, or outdoor shop, and buy a twin shotgun/rifle case. make sure its a single cover, and so that the rifles will fit side by side in the case. it should be wide enough, and prefectly acceptable as a guitar case, they even come with combination locks.

icetin · #7 06-23-2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vbasscustom

go to your local gun shop, or outdoor shop, and buy a twin shotgun/rifle case. make sure its a single cover, and so that the rifles will fit side by side in the case. it should be wide enough, and prefectly acceptable as a guitar case, they even come with combination locks.

Well, personal armament -or whatever it is- is so very hard here unlike the U.S where everybody possesses shotguns to have a chance to perform a headshot one day. Hence your option is very unlikely to happen dude but i will keep that in mind in case i decide to go to the USA one day.

vbasscustom · #8 06-23-2010, 02:34 PM

ah, your in turkey, over looked that i guess. in that case (no pun intended, but things happen) im not sure.

scottbass · #9 06-23-2010, 02:43 PM

My MM Stingray fits perfectly in a "universal" SKB Freedom bass case. The interior is actually molded to fit BOTH a Precision and a Jazz, and any other bass that falls within those body outlines. Unfortunately, the case is no longer in production, but I bought one used on evilbay for about $65. Read the user reviews in this link:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ase?sku=544567

It is true that a Stingray body is more similar to a Fender Precision than to a Fender Jazz. I would not expect a Stingray to fit in a molded case that is specifically designed for a snug fit on a Jazz.

icetin · #10 06-23-2010, 02:53 PM

The one i am thinking about buying is deemed as both Jazz and Precision case in this link:

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...ase?sku=542125

Do you see a Stingray fitting in a P-Bass's case?

scottbass · #11 06-23-2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icetin

The one i am thinking about buying is deemed as both Jazz and Precision case in this link:

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...ase?sku=542125

Do you see a Stingray fitting in a P-Bass's case?

I think there's a very good chance your Stingray will fit in that case. As I said, my Stingray fits perfectly in a similar molded case that was designed to accommodate both P and J basses.

steamthief · #12 06-23-2010, 03:05 PM

My SR4 does not fit in a vintage style, G&G made Fender P tolex case.

Jeff K · #13 06-23-2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottbass

My MM Stingray fits perfectly in a "universal" SKB Freedom bass case. The interior is actually molded to fit BOTH a Precision and a Jazz, and any other bass that falls within those body outlines. Unfortunately, the case is no longer in production, but I bought one used on evilbay for about $65. Read the user reviews in this link:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ase?sku=544567

It is true that a Stingray body is more similar to a Fender Precision than to a Fender Jazz. I would not expect a Stingray to fit in a molded case that is specifically designed for a snug fit on a Jazz.

Like Scottbass said, my MusicMan Classic fits nicely in the "new-style" SKB cases that come with the American Standard P's and Jazzes. I was a bit surprised, because I thought the 'Ray would be too wide down near the output jack; but it works perfectly.