Musician's Friend SDOTD Gator Bass Case

[mapleglo]

Just picked up one of these cases at almost half price. For those of us who like hard cases.

 

[Charlie Tuna]

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Just picked up one of these cases at almost half price. For those of us who like hard cases.

I’ve flown overseas a few times with these and they worked great.

 

[mapleglo]

Just received notification that it shipped. Got to admit, when MF is on track, they do a good job. I used to order a lot of stuff from them. Then they did me wrong a couple of times so I switched back to Sweetwater, who I'm currently buying most of my stuff from. I guess every one has their off days.

 

[Substrate]

I notice that this is model number G-FP-TSA-BASS-V2. The version at other vendors (like Sweetaqua) is GTSA-GTRBASS. I tried to find a comparison, since the "V2" isn't listed on Gator's website. My search engine's AI said the GTSA-GTRBASS was made with a higher quality shell, but we all know you can't trust the AI.

I did find this quote from an un-vetted source: "That case is garbage. It isn’t made of the normal sturdy plastic Gator uses. It’s cheap lighter stuff and it is not sturdy enough for a flight despite the name."
( Official MWGL 2026 Stoopid Dealz Thread..... )

Ah, indecision.

 

[mapleglo]

I notice that this is model number G-FP-TSA-BASS-V2. The version at other vendors (like Sweetaqua) is GTSA-GTRBASS. I tried to find a comparison, since the "V2" isn't listed on Gator's website. My search engine's AI said the GTSA-GTRBASS was made with a higher quality shell, but we all know you can't trust the AI.

I did find this quote from an un-vetted source: "That case is garbage. It isn’t made of the normal sturdy plastic Gator uses. It’s cheap lighter stuff and it is not sturdy enough for a flight despite the name."
( Official MWGL 2026 Stoopid Dealz Thread..... )

Ah, indecision.

Well, I guess I'm going to find out in a few days.

 

[Substrate]

Oh, I can assure that this will be a great case for you - simply by not taking advantage of this deal myself today.

 

[Discount Bassy]

The Gator Titan is a fine case. I'm not sure about the durability of the case pictured. The price of the Titan is notably higher. The durability of the Titan is significant, as its weight.

 

[Obese Chess]

Wonder how this compares to my Fender-branded case from SKB, which, despite coming in at a higher price point, I have not been impressed with the quality of.

 

[PrestoZoom]

I have one of these cases but in gray. I have not traveled on an airplane with it but it does a good job protecting my basses when I take them to a gig.

 

[mapleglo]

There is nothing wrong with this case.

I'll live with it for a while, but it seems pretty sturdy and fairly well made. It seems on par with my Road Runner cases. Unlike that review, I would not say it is garbage. It's not an Anvil case, but it's no slouch either.

 

[Substrate]

Yep! Just to close the loop for people searching the forums in the future*, I did get one of these G-FP-TSA-BASS-V2's on the Stupid Deal of the Day. It fits my Lakland 55-02 (with Straploks) like a glove. I don't know that I'd trust it for baggage handlers throwing it in the cargo hold of an airplane, like a "real" flight case. But it's plenty sturdy for banging in the back of the truck with other band gear. Definitely a worthy purchase at that discount.

*After acquiring the Lakland, I scoured the forums for info on a good case for it. This one fits better than I anticipated based on some of that feedback.