Best bass case for under $100?

[Low Key]

I am receiving a Fender Jazz bass (Modern Player Satin) sometime in the next few days. It does not come with a case, so I am looking for a solid case for $100 or less. I already have a Mono double gig bag for transporting basses, but would like a case for this bass to call home. Hardshell probably makes sense.

I have searched around and found SKB and Roadrunner. Any other brands or suggestions?

 

[fisticuffs]

1SKB-44 is my favorite but it's $149 online. It has the TSA quick release latches and is generally awesome.

 

[Low Key]

1SKB-44 is my favorite but it's $149 online. It has the TSA quick release latches and is generally awesome.

I'm actually finding it online for a bit less than $149. I don't mind going over $100 if the quality is there. Thanks!

 

[TRyan5289]

I have two of the 1SKB-44, great cases. I read a horror review of someone running over the case in a car, with a bass inside, and the bass was fine. The case took the damage. It was reason enough for me to get one, plus its TSA approved.

 

[Tmw2011]

If you're in the US, Sweetwater has the 1SKB-44 case on eBay for $99.99 with free shipping right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKB-Pro-Series-Bass-Case-Pro-Rectangular-Electric-Guitar-Case-/261247184543?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cd38bae9f

I looked it up to see if they had it through their site and they have it at full price there atm ($149.99).

 

[Low Key]

If you're in the US, Sweetwater has the 1SKB-44 case on eBay for $99.99 with free shipping right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKB-Pro-Series-Bass-Case-Pro-Rectangular-Electric-Guitar-Case-/261247184543?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cd38bae9f

I looked it up to see if they had it through their site and they have it at full price there atm ($149.99).

Thank you!! I ordered it today from eBay/Sweetwater.

 

[Tmw2011]

Thank you!! I ordered it today from eBay/Sweetwater.

Nice action. I got one of these (but it's the Fender branded one) for my Road Worn Pbass. I've got no complaints on mine (other than that I paid like $30 more than the deal you got ROFL).

 

[dStar]

Fender Pro Series Tweed Bass Case $89 at Hello Music [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[smcd]

Fender Pro Series Tweed Bass Case $89 at Hello Music [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

The swine bumped the price up to $130

 

[lowfreq33]

You can get a case for $50 at rondo music.com. For $100 you can get a flight case.

 

[archerygenious]

Personally I use Hiscox cases, they're a british brand so I'm not sure you'd have them over there, I've never heard anything bad about the SKB cases though. Just PLEASE spend the money you have to to get a decent one! I once got a hard case on the cheaper end and it's just not worth it, it could hardly be called a "hard" case! It was thin, floppy, the top and bottom didn't fit together properly and you could actually press the whole top of it inwards with very little resistance. Meanwhile the Hiscox cases can support a LOT of weight and are rock solid and totally worth the money!

EDIT: Here's the case I use [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I would show you the cheaper one I tried but I'm guessing the place I got it from got too many returns as they've now stopped stocking them!
Another reason to avoid cheaper cases is that sometimes (well, with mine at least) it won't actually fit your bass properly, mine was too small and made the neck sit too far to the side to the tuning pegs would scrape against the metal running along the edge

 

[dStar]

The swine bumped the price up to $130

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[Low Key]

Nice action. I got one of these (but it's the Fender branded one) for my Road Worn Pbass. I've got no complaints on mine (other than that I paid like $30 more than the deal you got ROFL).

It came in less than 24 hours, free shipping. Quite a deal.

 

[Tmw2011]

It came in less than 24 hours, free shipping. Quite a deal.

Heh.. The same thing happened to me with my SKB case, though I ordered mine through Music123 back when I got it. Wish more of my eBay purchases were delivered that quickly.

 

[fhm555]

I'm actually finding it online for a bit less than $149. I don't mind going over $100 if the quality is there. Thanks!

In that case another plus 1 for the SKB 44. I've got two and they are as solid as any case (except an old 10 ton anvil ATA approved flight case) I've ever owned and are better than most I've had. The old peavey blow molded teardrop cases were close to bulletproof but they are like hen's teeth and usually model specific anyway.

A close second would be a current model Fender HSC. They are made by SKB but are not quite as stout and have flip loop latches instead of the TSA units, but for throwing in the trunk, backseat or gear trailer they would be plenty good.

 

[Stilettoprefer]

Musiciansfriend might still have the "musicians gear" hard cases on sale for about $90. I bought a tweed hard case for my guitar ($80) and am very pleased with the quality.

 

[huckleberry1]

Rondo Music

 

[pica]

I got a Gator bass case for like $125. It's all I need.

 

[Pilgrim]

I like Gator and TKL.

 

[Wookieonbass]

I have Gator and Roadrunner soft cases (cloth over Styrofoam) for my Guild pilot and Fender Mexi jazz 5 deluxe that work quite nicely, but an SKB is a good way to go if you can swing the extra bucks.