Which case do you prefer?

[Hawaii Islander]

Just call me old fashioned (or just old ) but, I really like the traditional Tolex cover hardshell cases, especially the rectangular Fender style cases. I personally dislike the moldy (I mean molded plastic) hardshell cases. I think it would be great for more companies to offer case options for their instruments. A few online, direct sales companies do provide those options. Just a thought.

 

[JakobT]

What kind of case/gig bag you use depends on your needs. I would say that the traditional Fender-style case has become less relevant over the years, both in terms of protection and portability. There are now better options for both, IMHO.

 

[GIBrat51]

Well, maybe; but the old school flat cases sure are easy to store. And that's mainly what I use cases for, anyway...

 

[JakobT]

Well, maybe; but the old school flat cases sure are easy to store. And that's mainly what I use cases for, anyway...

That’s certainly the case (no pun intended) - that’s why it depends on your needs. To me, cases are of little use, as I never store basses in them, and they’re far too heavy and cumbersome to use for transporting basses to rehearsals and gigs. My MONO cases have room for more stuff, protect better and weigh less. YMM, as always, W.

 

[2saddleslab]

Single bass gig: gig bag
Two bass gig: hard bag/ soft case
Storage: hard case [tolex or molded].

 

[WI Short Scaler]

Lovin the lightweight Road Runner "soft" case. Basses are stored hanging on wall hooks so only used when leaving home and able to always top load. Lighter than the old tolex cases I had before, only had to make a small mod to fit my short scales in them. I got them on sale off Evil-bay I think, 2 for 1 price.

 

[sissy kathy]

I like the Tolex hardcases; that is through ignorance though. I've never even tried any of the other kinds.

 

[bolophonic]

I switched to a nice gig bag about 10 years ago and I only wish I had done it earlier.

 

[barginkov]

To store them at home o always use had cases, bit for gigs always sadowsky gig bags

 

[Al T.]

I like my Vertigo bag.

 

[E Buzz]

Mono Vertigo suits me perfectly.

 

[JimmyM]

If I were still traveling to gigs with a trailer, I'd use a hard case, but I travel to gigs with a minivan, so gig bag.

Or at least I did...I'm semi-retired.

 

[Hawaii Islander]

Thanks for the votes and the posts!

 

[MonetBass]

For storing in the closet, I prefer a hard case. But for transporting to/from gigs, a gig bag is what I use.