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For sale Vintage G & G Case

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I've got an old G&G hardshell case in good condition for sale here, dates to the late-1970's/early-1980's.

For starters, it definitely doesn't fit a regular scale Fender P or J, though a Mustang or MusicMaster bass might fit. Judging by the shape of the padding, I'd guess whatever it held must have had a rounder lower bout, most likely a Music Man Stingray.

All of the case hardware is there, and fully functional, and with a minimal amount of corrosion. When cleaning the case up, I didn't touch any of that or make any effort to clean the metal parts at all. The exterior is really great, no cuts, tears, or dents, only very minor scuffs in the vinyl. I cleaned it with some mild soap and warm water and followed with a Lemon Pledge wipedown... that was really all it needed. The case interior is lined with orange velour. (yes, ORANGE) There are a couple very small holes (maybe a 1/4") in the lining, and the upper left corner has some staining, most of which cleaned up. (pictured) Other than that, the lining is pretty nice. All the padding is still secured to the inside of the case, and the accessories pocket is perfect. The case has been thoroughly cleaned and aired out.

Let's be sure your bass fits before we close a deal...

Critical measurements:

exterior: 47" × 15" × 4" (Length-Width-Depth)

interior: 45" × 14" × 2" (estimated maximum)

Allowing for padding, the case would comfortably hold a bass of 44" total length. As you can see from the pictures, it was designed to hold the instrument diagonally.

So I would gladly sell this to whoever for whatever, but I'm kinda' hoping this vintage case will end up paired with a vintage bass. I figure you wouldn't have read this far if you weren't looking.

$150, shipped in the U.S. of A.

Offers entertained of course.

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EdwardofHuncote

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Hardware & Interior pictures :
 

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EdwardofHuncote

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Price dropped...
 

EdwardofHuncote

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I think I know the answer already, but just in case - have you by chance tried to fit a bass with an angled, rather than Fender's step-down, headstock in this? I'm wondering if an angled will fit and still be able to close the lid.
 

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Ummm - I *think* I know whatcha' mean Mudd...

Here's a picture of a project neck I've been working on, (with an angled headstock), laying in place with a couple books to approximate a body thickness.
 
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Sorry for the slow response, and thanks for the pic. Could you do one more measurement for me, please...from the lowest point of the neck cradle to the bottom of the case itself. I'll get a measurement of the drop/'thickness'/stuff of my angled-headstock basses...those two dimensions should tell me if the case will be able to hold those two.
 

EdwardofHuncote

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Impossible to photograph without distorted perspective, but measured from dead flat bottom of the case to the top of the uncompressed cradle is 1-7/8", the padding yields about a 1/4"... 1-3/4" is a safe average guesstimate.

Another measurement that might be helpful, from the cradle to the endwall of the case is 12-1/2".
 
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EdwardofHuncote

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Again, apologies for the lateness, and this isn't going to work for me...I'd need about another 3/4" depth. Thanks for measuring for me, I appreciate it.
 

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Thanks for checking Mudd. :thumbsup:
 
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EdwardofHuncote

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Now $125, shipped.
 

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Open to trades... whatcha' got?
 

EdwardofHuncote

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Gonna keep this one... I did some temporary mods so it will fit a MIJ Squier Stratocaster.
 

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