Double Bass Cases for the Yamaha SLB-100?

[robert_stuart]

I have an SLB-100 arriving on Wednesday, and I just discovered that this $3,700 bass doesn't come with a case of any kind. (!?) Further, the "optional" (lol) Yamaha BSC-1 soft case doesn't seem to be sold anywhere anymore, not even on backorder.

Has anyone found another case that works for it? Or, for cryin' out loud, a hardcase for this expensive thing? I happen to have an unused high-end rifle case that I'm not using, and it might be perfect.

 

[Anthony White]

There's nothing quite like taking a perfect travel bass on a flight in a rifle case...

 

[BobKay]

The Yamaha web site says "it breaks down to fit in a convenient case." Are you buying it new or used?
It is clearly none of my business, but you can buy the newer SLB 300 for $3,700. Does the SLB 100 cost the same? I own the 300, purchased used for $3,000, and including a case.

 

[BobDeRosa]

I have an SLB-100 arriving on Wednesday, and I just discovered that this $3,700 bass doesn't come with a case of any kind. (!?) Further, the "optional" (lol) Yamaha BSC-1 soft case doesn't seem to be sold anywhere anymore, not even on backorder.

Has anyone found another case that works for it? Or, for cryin' out loud, a hardcase for this expensive thing? I happen to have an unused high-end rifle case that I'm not using, and it might be perfect.

If I'm remembering correctly, some URB players used golf-club flight cases. You might look in that direction. Or check with Gollihur. They sell Eminence, not Yamaha, but they might have something that would work.

 

[mooseonbass]

Actually, a snowboard case is the best since the side piece on the 100 is so wide. I use a sporTube 3, which works very well. There is more information in the Yamaha silent bass megathread.

 

[robert_stuart]

There's nothing quite like taking a perfect travel bass on a flight in a rifle case...

LOL, for real. It turns out my big rifle case is still too short for it.

 

[robert_stuart]

The Yamaha web site says "it breaks down to fit in a convenient case." Are you buying it new or used?
It is clearly none of my business, but you can buy the newer SLB 300 for $3,700. Does the SLB 100 cost the same? I own the 300, purchased used for $3,000, and including a case.

Honestly, I got the 100 because I think it looks better. I might end up getting a 300 as well and keeping the one I like best.

I've seen the reviews, that the 300's sound is great. Although there are complaints about the noise floor. So far, the 100 — I just got it and tried it out — is dead quiet.

 

[robert_stuart]

Actually, a snowboard case is the best since the side piece on the 100 is so wide. I use a sporTube 3, which works very well. There is more information in the Yamaha silent bass megathread.

Thanks! So to be clear, you use it for a 100, and it's long enough? Something like this? Invalid Link Removed

 

[mooseonbass]

Yep, it expands to around 6 feet

 

[Cdnbassnut]

Is the 100 neck removable?

If it is, Max in the sb200 thread has an option. A few others as well.