Double Bass Any Experience with Enthral or Aileen hardshell cases?

[Christopher K]

Does anyone have experience with Enthral hardshell bass cases or the Aileen music hardshell cases? If so, what is your impression on durability, protection for the bass and overall quality? They appear to be made out of carbon polymer and polymer so I would expect that they are similar to cello hardshell cases. I assume they are not the tanks that the double and triple layer vacuum molded fiberglass ones are and they are probably more robust that the hard foam hardshell cases. If you have one or use one, how are you using it? Thanks.

 

[NocoLaw]

I have been watching all day and hope someone chimes in too. I have thought of building a plywood box for the bag to nestle inside, but a real case would be nice for trailering or driving my pickup (instead of wife’s SUV) to gigs and festivals. I’m not looking for airline security in a full-sized case, but I would feel better with hard protection from other gear and the carbon-poly shell for weather, if it really is weather-sealed.

 

[Christopher K]

I have been watching all day and hope someone chimes in too. I have thought of building a plywood box for the bag to nestle inside, but a real case would be nice for trailering or driving my pickup (instead of wife’s SUV) to gigs and festivals. I’m not looking for airline security in a full-sized case, but I would feel better with hard protection from other gear and the carbon-poly shell for weather, if it really is weather-sealed.

I may consider buying one. The Enthral case appears to be the Aileen music cases. Aileen music says they are fiberglass. I don't know how robust they are which is what I was hoping someone would jump in comment on. I can only find reviews on the the Aileen violin carbon cases and other small instrument hard cases.