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A case for every bass
- Thread starter BillinAnchorage
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I've always bought new hard cases with all my basses until this last one I just bought and got a Reunion Blues Soft case. It cost more than the hard cases but the weight and ease of portability makes this the best case for me that I've eve owned. Protection is great and it easily fits in my car with room to spare.
I've occasionally gotten deals on basses without cases, but always found one, often used and sometimes with the wrong logo, but someting hardshell to protect them from negligence and mild violence. For years, the exception was my Steinberger XL2, which came in a gig bag, but which is amazingly stable and nigh-on indestructible. When I finally started gigging it, though, I got an aftermarket hardshell just the same.
Same here
I have three hard bass cases (two good and one cheapo) and maybe three soft cases, and a double case (carries two basses) that I got on a good sale, but when a bass leaves the house its in a hard case, and two go out for gigs. I have some hard and soft guitar cases, as well.
At home, I recently started hanging all guitars and basses on the walls, no matter how cheap they are or if I use them or not, even if in a back room. Some are still on floor stands that I havent gotten around to hanging yet, but for some weird psychological reason I will not store a guitar or bass in a case anymore.
So needless to say I have more cases than I need.
I only have a hard case for my EAB, and a hard shelled flight case that any of my other 3 EB's fit in. Otherwise, I have gig bags for all of the EB's and for my Cort Steinberger.
I wouldn't mind having hard shell cases for all of them, I just never felt the absolute need to spend the money. IF I was transporting them in a rougher environment (one where it wasn't just me placing it in the backseat of my car, as opposed to being one of many items being carried together) I would most definitely get a hard case for each.
I wouldn't mind having hard shell cases for all of them, I just never felt the absolute need to spend the money. IF I was transporting them in a rougher environment (one where it wasn't just me placing it in the backseat of my car, as opposed to being one of many items being carried together) I would most definitely get a hard case for each.
Every bass of mine has its own gig bag. I was hesitant about gig bags at first, but now have complete confidence in them for humping my own gear locally. I would not use gig bags for flying, and probably wouldn't if I ever toured with roadies.
If I were permanently located then I might not insist on having a case for every bass, but I've moved twice in the past two years and might do so again. Regardless, I just feel more comfortable having a case for every bass.
P.S. I'm a huge believer in the Dunlop Dual Design locks! The Schallers are a cruel joke IMNSHO.
Hard case for each. And that's the way they are stored, because...well...I live on a fault line.
I HAVE a case for each bass, but don't always use them. If going to practice or something, I often use a gig bag. But if the bass/basses are gonna' be riding with other gear (trailer, somebody else's vehicle, etc.) I always use a case.
That's a good idea. I leave a lot of mine out on a multi-stand or wall hangars because I "take turns" playing a different one each day. I'm too lazy to put them in and out of a case all the time.
But we get a lot of tornado warnings here in Memphis, so when that happens, I usually case them up. Not that it would do any good in a tornado, but it makes me feel better...
Every Bass has its' own hard case and dedicated strap.
Only use gigbags for transport to rehearsal.
Only use gigbags for transport to rehearsal.
Sort of.
My John Toon 5er will hardly fit in anything. I have a road runner gig bag that can just fit over the headstock if you stretch it a bit.
My Carvin SB4000 has its OHSC, and I have a Washburn ABG that has an HSC (I believe also road runner).
I have another HSC that's kind of general-purpose, and a generic gig bag likewise. I have two other basses - a defretted Aria and a Yamaha BB - so I guess that's one bag or case per bass. But in practice, I store the basses on a guitar rack and leave the cases in the closet and pull out what I need when going out to play.
My John Toon 5er will hardly fit in anything. I have a road runner gig bag that can just fit over the headstock if you stretch it a bit.
My Carvin SB4000 has its OHSC, and I have a Washburn ABG that has an HSC (I believe also road runner).
I have another HSC that's kind of general-purpose, and a generic gig bag likewise. I have two other basses - a defretted Aria and a Yamaha BB - so I guess that's one bag or case per bass. But in practice, I store the basses on a guitar rack and leave the cases in the closet and pull out what I need when going out to play.
But we get a lot of tornado warnings here in Memphis, so when that happens, I usually case them up. Not that it would do any good in a tornado, but it makes me feel better...
Unfortunately, we do not have earthquake warnings yet.
Luckily for me I both of my Ibanez's are round about the same size, so I have 1 gig bag and 1 hard case. Depending on if I need both basses or just the one, and how far I am travelling (as well as HOW I am travelling) I make any combination from the gear I have
I have a hard case for my basses. I use the case from the manufacturer. It's cheap insurance for you investment.
I have 13 guitars and basses (I know, I need another ASAP to avoid bad luck) and I believe I have 7 hardshells and at least 6 gig bags. All the shells came with instruments that I bought, and so did some of the bags, though I think I've purchased 3 or 4 of them myself. It's a bit of a pain in the backside, as I regularly play 10 of these instruments, so only 3 live in the cases, and it ends up difficult to store all the cases and bags. I'm lucky (sorta) that I'm a single guy living in a one bedroom apartment built for two, so I have two closets in the bedroom. One of them is crammed full of hardshell cases, with some clothes jammed in as well.
I actually don't even play gigs these days (recording a solo project), so the cases and bags rarely get used, but it's good to have them for when I eventually move again (though this may not be for a long time as I currently have rent control and don't see my income going up significantly any time soon). The original hardshell cases are good to have for resale as well.
I actually don't even play gigs these days (recording a solo project), so the cases and bags rarely get used, but it's good to have them for when I eventually move again (though this may not be for a long time as I currently have rent control and don't see my income going up significantly any time soon). The original hardshell cases are good to have for resale as well.
Five basses, each one with a hard case. I even have one Warwick rockbag for those (very rare) occasions where a hardcase will not work.
I Only had a modified coffin case for my rare Takamine GE-400 for years and years. I have been really rough on my instruments and when I bought my Peavey Grind I happened to come across a soft padded case and religiously keep the peavey wiped down and in the case at all times.
If you have basses you play a lot and they dont mean a whole lot to you, IE a $100 experimental bass, Id just put it on a stand
If you have basses you play a lot and they dont mean a whole lot to you, IE a $100 experimental bass, Id just put it on a stand
I live in NYC. No hard cases for any of basses. No room for them. Two gig bags cover all eventualities.
