chrisd24 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 was just looking at [url="http://www.flightcasewarehouse.co.uk/music/listproducts2.asp?id=5963-7374"]this[/url] and thought it looked pretty good value, anyone own one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I have one of those, it is extremely well padded, the tolex type pvc is coming away a bit and the glue they use is very pungent, good construction and well worth the price, good VFM IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 [quote name='Hobbayne' post='1277022' date='Jun 21 2011, 01:30 PM']I have one of those, it is extremely well padded, the tolex type pvc is coming away a bit and the glue they use is very pungent, good construction and well worth the price, good VFM IMHO[/quote] Think i may have to pull the trigger on one, it looks a bit like a g and g case to me, whats it like for weight? they dont seem to give specs for weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 It is a bit on the heavy side, I think its made of plywood. I just use it for storing the Ray in, it never leaves the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I had one by these guys for my thunderbird, dear god it weighed a ton. And it didn't fit the bass very well (it rattled round inside if you weren't careful). But it was a one off and the guy I bought it off gave the dimensions so that was part of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 What other options are avalable for a hard shell JB case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 [quote name='Al Heeley' post='1277290' date='Jun 21 2011, 04:45 PM']What other options are avalable for a hard shell JB case?[/quote] I would strongly recommend that you at least try calling the Hiscox factory. They do have an incredibly tight QC system and their runs often produce a couple of "seconds" which they sell on at VERY attractive prices Definitely worth a punt IMHO. I've bought two LiteFlite cases in the past and I honestly can't see what is wrong with either of them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 [quote name='bassicinstinct' post='1277320' date='Jun 21 2011, 04:56 PM']I would strongly recommend that you at least try calling the Hiscox factory. They do have an incredibly tight QC system and their runs often produce a couple of "seconds" which they sell on at VERY attractive prices Definitely worth a punt IMHO. I've bought two LiteFlite cases in the past and I honestly can't see what is wrong with either of them!![/quote] I ordered one from the flightcase warehouse about half an hour ago! Good to know for future reference though,had a hiscox a while ago and their great cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 [quote name='Ross' post='1277262' date='Jun 21 2011, 04:23 PM']I had one by these guys for my thunderbird, dear god it weighed a ton. And it didn't fit the bass very well (it rattled round inside if you weren't careful). But it was a one off and the guy I bought it off gave the dimensions so that was part of the problem.[/quote] Was that one of there actual flightcases or a case like the one in my link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='bassicinstinct' post='1277320' date='Jun 21 2011, 04:56 PM']I would strongly recommend that you at least try calling the Hiscox factory.[/quote] I phoned them this morning - couple of jazz bass case seconds in stock, £45 for cash but you have to get over to Cannock to collect. Pretty good value if you ask me, for small cosmetic defects. Sadly I live a bit far away to nip over at lunchtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='chrisd24' post='1277385' date='Jun 21 2011, 05:35 PM']Was that one of there actual flightcases or a case like the one in my link?[/quote] Like the one in your link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 How come it's a Jazz case, but has pics of a P? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='Roland Rock' post='1279398' date='Jun 23 2011, 09:41 AM']How come it's a Jazz case, but has pics of a P?[/quote] Just a generic pic I think,there's a separate link on the site for a p case that looks the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Well my case arrived yesterday and i have to say it is appalling! I think I must have received a second because a jazz bass wont even fit,and when i kind of "make" it fit the whole case gets out of shape, i have emailed the flightcase warehouse to let them know so lets wait and see what they have to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I'm surprised people still buy cases like the one in the OP, given that you can get a Hiscox (which, to be blunt, is a 'proper' case) for seventy quid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatgrantboy Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='1279498' date='Jun 23 2011, 11:50 AM']I'm surprised people still buy cases like the one in the OP, given that you can get a Hiscox (which, to be blunt, is a 'proper' case) for seventy quid...[/quote] I think thats part of the problem to be honest, for custom flight case manufacturers. Saying that, I had a flight case made by [url="http://www.dragoncases.co.uk"]http://www.dragoncases.co.uk[/url] some years back, and while it may've cost a bit more than the off-the-shelf types, they were cracking guys to deal with! (not to mention their end product was faultless). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='1279498' date='Jun 23 2011, 11:50 AM']I'm surprised people still buy cases like the one in the OP, given that you can get a Hiscox (which, to be blunt, is a 'proper' case) for seventy quid...[/quote] I had a hiscox a year or so ago with my aerodyne precision,definitely a nice case but the bass seemed to move around a bit too much inside,i think I'm gonna get this sent back and get a couple more of [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-moulded-bass-case/34432"]these[/url] as i have one already,and although they are a tad on the big and expensive side they fit a jazz like a dream,and i have 3 jazzes so these should stack nicely together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 GAK are selling new Hiscox bass cases (for P or J) at £69 which is a pretty good price, best I can fiind at the moment so I've ordered one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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