Gig Bag or HSC

[Malak the Mad]

I don't gig, but I have taken a bass with me on long road-trips in a Rav4 stuffed with all sorts of cargo that could shift a little bit with a hard turn. I've found the best option is, in a manner of speaking, to split the difference by way of an SKB Universal Shaped Soft Case.

It's got a lot going for it…a polyfoam shell, backpack-style straps, an interior compartment and two pouches on the exterior. The polyfoam body and cutout shape helps keep the weight down and takes up less space.

Best of all, it doesn't cost a fortune. Normally, it's about $125 at Guitar Center, but right now they're having a 15%-off sale which would bring it down to about $107.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/SKB/Universal-Electric-Bass-Soft-Case-1274115027228.gc?rNtt=skb bass case&index=2

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Huh! I'm surprised there isn't more talk of SKB cases on this thread. I'm wondering if it's a matter of "negative experiences" or that many haven't tried them.

I forgot to mention their slimmer, full-on hardshell cases in my first post…specifically, their Shaped Standard Bass Cases. They have less storage capacity than their Shaped Soft Cases ('cuz no exterior pockets), but offer more protection while keeping the overall size down. They also have the benefit of TSA locks, if flying with them is necessary…not that I've had to do that. Flying sucks nowadays!