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Enki XB-2

_Some Dude

_Some Dude

Sep 14, 2016
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I recently purchased an Enki XB-2. I've done a few local gigs with it and feel comfortable commenting on it. Later this week I have a fly date and will post an update based on that.

Before purchasing I tried researching and couldn't find much user information about this case, so I'm making a post answering the questions I had along with a few things I've noticed in the hopes it'll help someone else.

- My big question was if it'd fit a 35" Spector, which it will (red bass in the photos below, blue is 34").

- As a boat, I found it very easy to get the bass in/out, and I could leave the strap and transmitter on in the case.

- I was asked if it was tippy/wobbly. For me it wasn't, and I pulled it across crappy parking lots that have leftover patches of snow and ice. The wheels are nice, not the typical hard/plasticky stuff you'd expect.

- I originally planned on loading a small pedalboard (Pedaltrain Nano sized) in the boat to maximize storage, however in practice I went the opposite direction and minimized what I put into it, which made it lighter and easier to carry one handed like a suitcase, which made navigating stairs and getting on/off stage easier.

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It'll also fit a 37" Spector (white bass in photos below). I took a pic both with and without the extra padding to better show the clearance around the headstock.

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For perspective, it isn't taking up much more space on stage than a Mono dual bass bag.

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The top acting as a shelf for the provided storage bag is a nice touch

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And I noticed last night that it doubles as a beer holder (use at own risk)

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There's a sleeve that's inserted to hold the two basses separate. That sleeve is also a convenient place to tuck the end of the cable so that the jack isn't bouncing around during transport, and I slip an iPad between the sleeve and the side because it's convenient. I wouldn't fly like this because there's nothing to restrain the iPad, but when I'm moving it myself I don't have any issues with it.

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I bought the ENKI Gen 3 AMG-2 Electric Bass Guitar Case about two months before they announced the ENKI XB-2 Electric Bass Case. I really like the upgrades they put in the X series, but not enough to pay the money to replace the one I have. I absolutely love gigging with the case. I've had my bass fall when in a guitar stand, but I don't worry about it in this case. I use it standing vertically when gigging, but I guess it would be more subtle if I used it like a boat.
 
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PERFECT! I am looking at one of these and didn't know if it would fit my Spector Euro 5 basses, both of which are 35" scale.
Did you go with the XB2 instead of the AMG-2 bass version?
How do you feel about it after having it for a while?
 
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I went with the XB-2.

The more I use it, the more I appreciate it. It simplifies load in/out. I don't need to bring a separate stand, set it up, load the basses onto it, then find a place to put the empty cases/bag, etc.

Since it's rectangular it also stacks nicely inside vehicles, doesn't tip over, doesn't catch on things...
 
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socialleper said:
PERFECT! I am looking at one of these and didn't know if it would fit my Spector Euro 5 basses, both of which are 35" scale.
Did you go with the XB2 instead of the AMG-2 bass version?
How do you feel about it after having it for a while?
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From their product page:
Comfortably holds Basses up to 46" total length.
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I couldn't find a reference for how long the Spector Euro 5 basses are, but all of the basses in the case in this review are five-string Spectors.
 
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Man, this looks great and seems to fix the main things I didn't like about the AMG-2 - I got a great deal on a used one at GC about 2 yrs ago and ended up returning.

That one was just a bit too tall to fit length wise across my Subaru Forester in the back seat (folded down area), which is a must, because the back is taken up by my two 410s, amp, and pedalboard - this is shorter and should just fit

The front of the AMG2 was just a bit too tall, forcing you to load/unload your bass at a wild angle that seemed like it'd be iffy on a dark stage, so I was afraid of accidentally dinging a bass while doing that - this is shorter up front once the top cover clips off + seems to have more depth to where the bass while sit, so that should also fix that

AMG2 also wouldn't fit a MM Bongo without taking the top foam out, which is a nono - wonder if one would fit here, since the top foam is angled?

Might have to look into snagging one if another deal pops up... Glad you're digging it!
 
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_Some Dude said:
That extra layer of foam is 1 3/8" (pic 2), removed (pic 3) the Bongo would likely fit, but you wouldn't have that extra layer of padding. Guess it depends how important that is to you.
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I'm considering an Ibanez BTB806MS, which has a 48" overall length. I contacted ENKI to try and get the dimensions of this thing, and they just parroted back the "comfortably fits a 46'' bass" thing. By your estimation, do you think a 48" bass could fit in one of these? If it's not a hassle, would you consider measuring yours?
 
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Snake101st said:
Man, this looks great and seems to fix the main things I didn't like about the AMG-2 - I got a great deal on a used one at GC about 2 yrs ago and ended up returning.

That one was just a bit too tall to fit length wise across my Subaru Forester in the back seat (folded down area), which is a must, because the back is taken up by my two 410s, amp, and pedalboard - this is shorter and should just fit

The front of the AMG2 was just a bit too tall, forcing you to load/unload your bass at a wild angle that seemed like it'd be iffy on a dark stage, so I was afraid of accidentally dinging a bass while doing that - this is shorter up front once the top cover clips off + seems to have more depth to where the bass while sit, so that should also fix that

AMG2 also wouldn't fit a MM Bongo without taking the top foam out, which is a nono - wonder if one would fit here, since the top foam is angled?

Might have to look into snagging one if another deal pops up... Glad you're digging it!
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Did you end up trying one of these out? Did the Bongo fit?
 
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Gopherbassist said:
I'm considering an Ibanez BTB806MS, which has a 48" overall length. I contacted ENKI to try and get the dimensions of this thing, and they just parroted back the "comfortably fits a 46'' bass" thing. By your estimation, do you think a 48" bass could fit in one of these? If it's not a hassle, would you consider measuring yours?
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If I remove the extra pad on top, it's 47-3/4 to the lip.

There's a chance it could fit, depending on the headstock shape it may avoid the lip, however I wouldn't spend the money without test fitting it first, and even then there wouldn't be much tolerance for jostling during movement.
 
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Hey, quick question for you about your XB2: How well does yours hold the foam divider that supports the necks? I bought one recently, but mine doesn't hold that foam very well. It's like the foam holds onto the bass better than the case, so when I reach in to pull out my bass, it pulls the second bass and the foam out with it about 1/3 of the way before stopping. I suppose it's not the end of the world, but it is annoying and looks bad onstage when this happens.
 
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I'm in the habit of holding one bass in while I pull the other out.

I've thought about putting something inside, like grip tape, to add some friction, but it hasn't irritated me enough to actually do it yet.

The foam in the lid is a spare for the one in the case, one might fit tighter than the other, although that's a pretty temporary solution.
 

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