Vintage style case.

[waldemar]

Hello all.

I bought a bass off a fellow BC'er a while back, and he very kindly threw in an old hard case he had gathering cobwebs in the shed. The case came with a warning that it was, to all intents and purposes, a load of rubbish and not to be trusted but would at least protect my newly acquired bass from rattling around the boot on the way home...

I got the case back, re-glued the fluffy insides, bought new latches, handle and rubberised feet and for some time now this case has served me admirably. The tear-drop shape means it fits perfectly in my boot (crossways) and - as far as I'm concerned - it looks the business.

I want another one like it. But no one seems to make 'em like they used to.

It looks like this (pic off an ebay ad):

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...and I've seen other similar offerings (priced somewhat hopefully...) like this one:

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But nothing in this style is being made new - not that I can find, anyway. There's this, I suppose:

[url="http://www.fiberglasscase.com/guitarcases.htm"]http://www.fiberglas...guitarcases.htm[/url]

But, I'm not about to fork out $800 on a case...

Any ideas? Anyone got something like this in the attic they fancy moving on..?

Thanks for any suggestions.

w./

[BassBod]

Brandoni used to have cases like that...worth a google and a phone call?

[waldemar]

Cheers BB,

Had a look over at their site, their 'Peardrop' case sounds promising - no pics, but I'll shoot them an email. Also spotted these guys over in the States:

http://phantomguitars.com/

Very close to what I'm after but it's in blue-grey tolex. Hmm... The colour might grow on me. It's certainly a nice looking case.

Cheers mate.

w./

[BassBod]

Let us know what you find? There is also a modern case like this that comes with Fodera basses...but that will be the expensive option!

[waldemar]

Just as a follow up...

I got in touch with Brandoni, they said that they had something similar to what I was after at £60 delivered, so I took a punt. Case arrived earlier today and in general I'm very pleased with it and more than happy with the service I got from Brandoni.

At £60 delivered it's not an expensive case and that does show a little. The interior lining is quite thin and not well glued in one or two places, but that's no big deal and easily fixed. I have a feeling that the faux leather finish will mark quickly - I've already put a small nick in it putting the case into the boot of my car. The carrying handle's quite funky and feels comfy to hold and the latches seem alright. I guess only time will tell with regards to their strength and durability.

I imagine that this case will accommodate most basses, I'll probably keep a bit of foam in mine to take up the slack lengthways, as it is an inch or so over-length for my P.

Big thanks to BassBod for the heads-up, nice one man.

Pics attached.

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w./