Double Bass Affordable Hardshell Double Bass Cases

[Ripper24]

Do they exist..? Sorry if this posting isn't in the correct spot or if there are other posts already about this, I'm new here and couldn't find any posts about this. I'm looking for a hardshell case for my 3/4 double bass but they all seem over 1K. Thanks

 

[Slevage]

I got a used one shipped to me (Greyhound bus freight) for $600.
Shop used.

 

[Lee Moses]

You accidentally posted on the wrong side of TB (BG instead of DB). I reported it so a mod can move it to the right place.

At any rate, if you can find a used one for $600, that's a steal.

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Moved to DB forum.

 

[devnulljp]

I got a really nice Hiscox one for $300 on CL. But it was the sixe of a canoe, so I sold it, again on CL for $300

 

[Ed Fuqua]

The Hiscox site doesn’t list anything larger than a hard cello case, are you talking about a bass guitar case?

 

[Carl Hillman]

Do they exist..? Sorry if this posting isn't in the correct spot or if there are other posts already about this, I'm new here and couldn't find any posts about this. I'm looking for a hardshell case for my 3/4 double bass but they all seem over 1K. Thanks

Most of the ones I've seen are designed for putting your bass under a plane, bus, or in a cargo truck.

You don't really want to skimp on a case if you're going to be transporting it that way.

 

[SAlcott]

I know of two types of hard cases for double bass: the ones with a shell made of hard foam or something like it, and the ones made for serious transport. The former are suitable only for situations where you need a bit more protection than a soft case (like a band van or trailer) and where you will be handling the instrument yourself. This type is most definitely not safe for anything else. The latter type is good for air travel, handling by crew, etc, and will be expensive.

Some quick googling ("double bass hard case) found non-airline types from $220 to $1500.