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Ernie Ball Bongo Cases

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Moonrock, Nov 21, 2005.

  1. Nov 21, 2005 #1
    Moonrock

    Moonrock

    Nov 21, 2005
    Howdy folks,

    Can any of you EB Bongo players recommend a Hard Case to keep my new 4 string bongo bass in top condition?

    My local music stores in the UK are a bit useless :meh:

    I can order an Ernie Ball case but this won't be here before I have to take my bass gigging. :( Do you know if the Bongo will fit in any Gator cases or Hiscox cases? I can get these online quite easily, but can't find anyone who can tell me if the bongo will fit!

    Thanks in advance...
     
  2. Nov 21, 2005 #2
    Folmeister

    Folmeister Knowledge is Good - Emile Faber Supporting Member

    May 7, 2003
    Tomball, Texas
    I found none off the sales floor for my fiver, so I called Bass Central and Gard (no longer working there) set me up with one. For the life of me I can't remember the manufacturer, but they made cases for Fender. I am sure someone will chime in very soon with the right answer.
     
  3. Nov 21, 2005 #3
    AndrewShirley

    AndrewShirley

    Sep 26, 2004
    Barrie, Ontario
    I thought the price included the hard case. Did with my Sterling.


    - Andrew
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2005 #4
    i_got_a_mohawk

    i_got_a_mohawk

    Feb 9, 2005
    Edinburgh & Dundee, Scotland
    I know what you mean man, hardcases are like golddust over here, got one that i got with my EDA in the US (its a cheapy generic one) and i got the proper case for my EDA, which i had to import from the US, im currently looking for a couple hardcases too, but, its not looking good :(
     
  5. Nov 21, 2005 #5
    i_got_a_mohawk

    i_got_a_mohawk

    Feb 9, 2005
    Edinburgh & Dundee, Scotland
    In the US maybe, not over here :scowl:
     
  6. Nov 21, 2005 #6
    tplyons

    tplyons

    Apr 6, 2003
    Madison, NJ
    Probably have to export one.

    Doesn't fit in a regular generic case like a TKL or G&G?
     
  7. Nov 21, 2005 #7
    oddio

    oddio

    Jun 27, 2002
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    The Bongo is too long to fit in any of the cases I own, except the one that came with it. It's about 2" oversize for a standard (all my basses are 34") case including some odds like the Gator lightweight and Levy's leather gigbag.
     
  8. Nov 21, 2005 #8
    tplyons

    tplyons

    Apr 6, 2003
    Madison, NJ
    What? Local hardware store doesn't carry toilet seat cases? :p
     
  9. Nov 21, 2005 #9
    oddio

    oddio

    Jun 27, 2002
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    You *know* that you want one! :)
     
  10. Nov 21, 2005 #10
    bassmonkeee

    bassmonkeee

    Sep 13, 2000
    Decatur, GA

    Cases weren't included with Bongos for about the first 18 months of availability. Since then, Bongos now come stock with a case (and a slightly higher price to reflect the case, too).

    If a store still has stock from before cases are available, then it won't come with a case. But, you should make sure you pay the correct price.
     
  11. Nov 21, 2005 #11
    barkatozz

    barkatozz

    Jul 30, 2004
    South Jersey, U.S.A.
    I got the stock MM case for one of my Bongos from Musicians Friend. My other Bongo came with a C&G case made specifically for it(nothing else will fit in it).
     
  12. Nov 21, 2005 #12
    bovinehost

    bovinehost

    Dec 5, 2002
    Endorsing Artist: Ernie Ball Music Man/Sterling By Music Man
    I haven't had much of a problem finding cases for the Bongo 4s but those 5s are WAY too long for a regular case.

    Or a regular gig bag.
     
  13. Nov 22, 2005 #13
    Moonrock

    Moonrock

    Nov 21, 2005
    Hi guys,

    Thanks for your responses. My EB Bongo was imported from the USA but didn't come with a case so I presume it's old stock. I got it for £600 :bassist: (including £118 import duty :mad: heh)which I think is a good price compared to what you would pay over here in the UK (about £850 - £1000)

    I'm currently using a soft gig bag, but don't have any faith in it's ability to keep my guitar safe. Also my guitar goes so far out of tune when I'm moving it about in the soft bag... not an enormous problem, but annoying when I'm still tuning up 10 minutes after my band have already started practising...

    Looks like I'll have to bite the bullet and order the EB case. Guess it'll be worth the wait, and price tag, to get the properly fitting case.

    Unless anyone knows if the Bongo will fit in any of the generic Warwick hard cases? You can pick these up online for about £40.

    Thanks again folks...
     
  14. Nov 22, 2005 #14
    BassyBill

    BassyBill Still here Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 12, 2005
    West Midlands UK
    Moonrock, you anywhere near Birmingham/Wolverhampton? I have SKB, Hiscox and TGI cases here - you can come and try your Bongo in any of those and see if it fits if you like. I think the rectangular TGI case may be a winner actually, it's a couple of inches longer than the Hiscox and SKB shaped cases. Send me a PM with your number if you're close enough to make a visit. :)
     
  15. Jan 2, 2016 #15
    Stlth5

    Stlth5

    Jan 2, 2016
    You can buy Music Man cases for the Bongo straight from Music Man for $175.00 + shipping (US dollars).
     
  16. Jan 2, 2016 #16
    Dave W

    Dave W

    Mar 1, 2007
    Westchester, NY
    In 11 years I'd think OP probably found what he was looking for.
     
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