Which bass case do you prefer: Hardshell, softshell, or a gig bag?

[MegaSwing]

I go with gig bags exclusively. They are more space-efficient, and a good one provides a substantial amount of protection for the instrument. I’m trying to make everything lighter, not heavier.

 

[DrBnz]

Hard case - I'm looking for security, protection and some protection from the elements. I keep em up off the ground, upright and lined up. Desiccant bags inside.

 

[RattleSnack]

Gig bags because I go to gigs by car and it will always sit on the back seat. If I get back to regular regional gigs and traveling by van, I will get a hard case.

 

[Bodeeni]

Primarily Gig bags for a long time. The first one I got was in the 70's from Manny's for my 59 P bass. That bass is still that bag but I gifted the bass decades ago. Back in the early years touring hard cases were a must throwing all the axes on top of the pile in the trucks.

 

[burgerdj]

For shipping and gigs where protection is needed I use a Pelican case. For casual gigs I use a Mono keyboard case. Both are the same size so I can switch out the foam for whichever bass I take.

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Those Bebensee basses are just so amazing.

 

[burgerdj]

I use a Mono Dual M80 for gigs to carry two basses. For rehearsal I have a Warwick single that does the job just fine. I have no need for a hardshell or flight case (wish I did, simply don’t).

 

[FightMilk]

Mono vertigo bag or this amazing leather gig bag I have from ergo straps. It’s easily just as protected as a hard case.

 

[Jaycat]

Maybe the question should be: "How many back surgeries have you had?"

 

[uOpt]

I like those hard foam cases with zipper opening.

Well, I don't actually like the zipper but it comes with the deal.

 

[2saddleslab]

Hard case for storage. Gig bag for gigs.

 

[Zooberwerx]

Hard shell just in case my bass has to ride shotgun with other gear. Nothing is indestructible: I've seen UPS blow-out cases like over-cooked hot dogs.

Riis

 

[mambo4]

Gig bag with a strap, for a one trip load in.

 

[Passinwind]

Hard shell for each instrument, one or two gig bags for casual playing out.

 

[logdrum]

For me, it depends on the instrument. My cheaper basses have a gig bag,....all my premium basses such as my Jaydees are housed in a Hiscox case or molded rectangular soft shells like a Road Runner case.

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Good Gig bag -- well for gigs. I do not have hard shells for all basses. I really should

 

[erratick]

Hard shell for each instrument, one or two gig bags for casual playing out.

It's this. In storage, shipping or tour? Hard case.

For local gigs (most of what I do now)- gig bags. I say plural because I have a bass bag, a keys gig bag, a guitar gig bag, and a two bass/guitar bag depending on gig.

None of the keys have real hard cases, I just goof around on keys.

Or is a false dichotomy.

 

[Topkat13]

How bout this one! Which do you prefer…a corn cob, toilet paper or bidet?

 

[brianrost]

For actually taking the bass to a gig…a gig bag.

Cheap bass with included gig bag…OK for storage but usually not up to snuff for anything else.

For a bass that costs $1500 or more new….I expect a HSC, but I can live with a high quality bag or “soft case”.

Whatever happened to chipboard cases anyway?

 

[Pdaddy1978]

ALL my instruments are in hard shells.
Probably why I still have instruments....

 

[brianrost]

How bout this one! Which do you prefer…a corn cob, toilet paper or bidet?

 

[pcake]

i like gigbags as they're lighter and often smaller. i like hard cases because they're more protective. which i prefer depended on my needs - rehearsals and jams = gigbags, anything where i feel more protection is needed or aren't sure = hard case.