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Why do bass hard shell cases have space for guitar straps?
- Thread starter M Sharp
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You must be buying the wrong cases. No problem with all of my HSCs.
Outside of Talkbass, I don't see too many people using the wider straps such as these. Couldn't you just lay the strap directly on top of the bass and close the case?
I do, because the strap space is too small. But, it is a very tight fit, so I don't do it much. I do that with gig bags with no issue.
My buzzard case has no space for a strap..... Just routed foam for the bass....... Like a gun case.
I have a pedal bag for spare batteries, jacks, my strap (wide neoprene one) and the usual bass gubbins.
I have a pedal bag for spare batteries, jacks, my strap (wide neoprene one) and the usual bass gubbins.
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If your case is strapped for space, get a new case. I've found they all seem to have different spacing, so you'll need to check them out on case by case basis, bassist.
Your case should have room for a strap
and a tuner
and a spare battery or two
maybe some business cards
and a pint of good whiskey.
and a tuner
and a spare battery or two
maybe some business cards
and a pint of good whiskey.
a bit more on topic...and off title...
I never have any trouble fitting a strap of any size in a rectangular hardshell case. The space in the fitted hardshells, like the late 90's Fender cases, can be a problem, though. I don't always put my padded straps in the case, though. I prefer to roll them then to fold them (I don't like the creases folding can create), and the rolled up strap won't always fit in the accessory compartment.
I do appreciate a well-thought out hardshell, though - one that will fit a strap, cable and tuner without risking having one of these knock up against the bass while the case is closed.
I never have any trouble fitting a strap of any size in a rectangular hardshell case. The space in the fitted hardshells, like the late 90's Fender cases, can be a problem, though. I don't always put my padded straps in the case, though. I prefer to roll them then to fold them (I don't like the creases folding can create), and the rolled up strap won't always fit in the accessory compartment.
I do appreciate a well-thought out hardshell, though - one that will fit a strap, cable and tuner without risking having one of these knock up against the bass while the case is closed.
That won't help.
The problem is ambiguous wording. I think it means "... only have space for guitar straps and not bass straps, which tend to be bigger?".
Reid
I guess I've only ever used "guitar" straps.
"Bass" straps (the 4+ inch jobs) look and feel terribly uncomfortable and unwieldy to me.
But the compartment in my vintage Rick case has enough room for a strap, portable recorder, tuner, and my disassembled clip on stands. Could probably fit a cable in there too if I needed.
"Bass" straps (the 4+ inch jobs) look and feel terribly uncomfortable and unwieldy to me.
But the compartment in my vintage Rick case has enough room for a strap, portable recorder, tuner, and my disassembled clip on stands. Could probably fit a cable in there too if I needed.
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