I've been using flight cases for some 35 years now and I know how much they cost. There's a cheaper alternative that you might check out. Here's a link to a company in Germany: https://www.thomannmusic.com/guitar_and_bass_cases.html?filter=true
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How about a flight case for a generic bass for $94 plus $33.96 shipping? https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_benton_flight_case_wood_bass.htm
These are not primo cases with ABS laminate but with a less expensive laminate, and with foam rather than plush, but the prices are impressive - bass cases for $100 - $200 and their shipping fee is just as impressive: a flat fee of $33.96, no matter what you order - same shipping price for a set of strings as for an amp. If the item exceeds their limits and they have to switch to FedEx / UPS, the rates are higher.
So far, I've bought cases from them for a 61 key M-Audio controller, a TASCAM Portastudio 32SD, and a Yamaha Montage 7. They can also custom manufacture cases to your specs.
For example, I had them add a storage compartment to my Montage case, as well as wheels, and I had them put a third recessed handle on the back so I can ease the weight by pulling it while resting on my arm or pushing it like a hand cart. Also, I had it designed so that it could be played while resting in the bottom half of the case. This is a large keyboard, very heavy, and very long, yet the charge was $319.56. If I'd had it manufactured in the States it would have been closer to $500. By the way, their standard Montage 7 case without compartment is $228.
I know I'm talking about keyboards here, but they make all types of cases, including those for instruments, amps, mixers and whatever.
There's a globe icon at the top where you can select your country/language and currency.
How about a flight case for a generic bass for $94 plus $33.96 shipping? https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_benton_flight_case_wood_bass.htm
These are not primo cases with ABS laminate but with a less expensive laminate, and with foam rather than plush, but the prices are impressive - bass cases for $100 - $200 and their shipping fee is just as impressive: a flat fee of $33.96, no matter what you order - same shipping price for a set of strings as for an amp. If the item exceeds their limits and they have to switch to FedEx / UPS, the rates are higher.
So far, I've bought cases from them for a 61 key M-Audio controller, a TASCAM Portastudio 32SD, and a Yamaha Montage 7. They can also custom manufacture cases to your specs.
For example, I had them add a storage compartment to my Montage case, as well as wheels, and I had them put a third recessed handle on the back so I can ease the weight by pulling it while resting on my arm or pushing it like a hand cart. Also, I had it designed so that it could be played while resting in the bottom half of the case. This is a large keyboard, very heavy, and very long, yet the charge was $319.56. If I'd had it manufactured in the States it would have been closer to $500. By the way, their standard Montage 7 case without compartment is $228.
I know I'm talking about keyboards here, but they make all types of cases, including those for instruments, amps, mixers and whatever.
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