Chrisbassboy5 Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Hi Folks, Just bought a mint quality Ibanez SR655 and want a quality, thick, protective high quality bass soft case. Any recommendations or for that matter poor ones as well.. ta bassists! Chris Quote
NickD Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 My partner bought a Blake for the last time she took her Jazz to Germany, as she'd struggled previously with a full on hardcase, but still wanted plenty of protection. It's since been perma-borrowed by me, and I'm really impressed with the level of protection, the weight and the general pracitical design... rucksack straps, useful pockets etc. It's not had a particularly hard life (yet), but strikes me as really well made and durable. I have no affiliation with this link, it's just an example. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/233253940328?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=233253940328&targetid=522579827663&device=c&adtype=pla&googleloc=9045973&poi=&campaignid=1782815715&adgroupid=70885936722&rlsatarget=pla-522579827663&abcId=1139126&merchantid=6995734&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIndL05p2M4wIVWPlRCh2wVgxvEAkYASABEgI1p_D_BwE Quote
chris_b Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 I've got a Mono Vertigo. Great case and you bass will be totally safe. 1 Quote
lemmywinks Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Been using the Gator Pro Go which has been fantastic and realistically priced: https://www.thomann.de/gb/gator_g_pg_bass_guitar_bag.htm 1 Quote
jacko Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Harvest Leather in Germany. http://www.harvest-guitar.com/ I have their bag for two basses and it's put together better than most hard cases. Will soon be ordering a single bag. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) I bought a Protection Racket gig case which is like a cheaper version of the Mono but also have a Blake Bravo bought for around £35 as ex auction stock which although heavy for a soft case has loads of pockets, waterproof zips and a neck rest too. The brand embossing is a little garish but it's a lovely case. https://www.protectionracket.com/products/item/bass-guitar-gig-case Edited June 28, 2019 by yorks5stringer 1 Quote
dave_bass5 Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) Not the best of the best but i recently got one of these for my new Yamaha P34. More than good enough for me considering i normally use really cheap gig bags and have never had an issue. i had a Mono bag (cant remember which one, not the Vertigo though) and found it woefully lacking in pocket space. Edited June 28, 2019 by dave_bass5 Quote
itu Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 I have the mono and the stereo (M80 classic and Dual). Some older models do not have those attachments in them, so I would buy the newer version. Then the case can be fitted with their accessory case, Tick. I have a small effects board in the case. https://monocreators.com/collections/bass-cases https://monocreators.com/products/classic-tick-accessory-case-2-0-black Quote
Dan Dare Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 I've got one of these - https://www.fusion-bags.com/collections/bass-guitar-gig-bags-soft-cases/products/urban-bass-guitar-gig-bag. Not that light, but good protection. Quote
countjodius Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: I've got one of these - https://www.fusion-bags.com/collections/bass-guitar-gig-bags-soft-cases/products/urban-bass-guitar-gig-bag. Not that light, but good protection. +1, great case! I'll throw Protec Contego in to the mix also. Quote
TheGreek Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 3 hours ago, yorks5stringer said: I bought a Protection Racket gig case which is like a cheaper version of the Mono but also have a Blake Bravo bought for around £35 as ex auction stock which although heavy for a soft case has loads of pockets, waterproof zips and a neck rest too. The brand embossing is a little garish but it's a lovely case. https://www.protectionracket.com/products/item/bass-guitar-gig-case Got two of these - fine cases. I've also got a Body Glove which is a semi rigged case - don't see them too often but definitely something that should be on your list of "possibles". Quote
Owen Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, countjodius said: +1, great case! I'll throw Protec Contego in to the mix also. What he said. Quote
casapete Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Cheap (but not nasty) alternative - Gear4music foam case. Shaped or rectangular, both £39.99. Had mine for 4 years plus now, done every gig with it and still looks new. Lightweight, superb protection even in a van and easy to use. 1 Quote
bubinga5 Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Do you mean a hardcase that is soft or a gig bag. ? If the soft hardcase Sadowsky do a great one. Gig bag.... Mono. I have an M80 and its superb. Quote
Chrisbassboy5 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Posted June 29, 2019 17 hours ago, NickD said: My partner bought a Blake for the last time she took her Jazz to Germany, as she'd struggled previously with a full on hardcase, but still wanted plenty of protection. It's since been perma-borrowed by me, and I'm really impressed with the level of protection, the weight and the general pracitical design... rucksack straps, useful pockets etc. It's not had a particularly hard life (yet), but strikes me as really well made and durable. I have no affiliation with this link, it's just an example. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/233253940328?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=233253940328&targetid=522579827663&device=c&adtype=pla&googleloc=9045973&poi=&campaignid=1782815715&adgroupid=70885936722&rlsatarget=pla-522579827663&abcId=1139126&merchantid=6995734&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIndL05p2M4wIVWPlRCh2wVgxvEAkYASABEgI1p_D_BwE Thanks m8. Will look.. Quote
Bobthedog Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 17 hours ago, lemmywinks said: Been using the Gator Pro Go which has been fantastic and realistically priced: https://www.thomann.de/gb/gator_g_pg_bass_guitar_bag.htm This and very happy with it Quote
songofthewind Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Mono M80, lots of pockets. Also the Gear4Music foam case recommended above. Quote
Cuzzie Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Mono M80 and Fusion gig bags get my vote every time. Great pieces of kit Quote
Chrisbassboy5 Posted July 6, 2019 Author Posted July 6, 2019 On 28/06/2019 at 14:07, NickD said: My partner bought a Blake for the last time she took her Jazz to Germany, as she'd struggled previously with a full on hardcase, but still wanted plenty of protection. It's since been perma-borrowed by me, and I'm really impressed with the level of protection, the weight and the general pracitical design... rucksack straps, useful pockets etc. It's not had a particularly hard life (yet), but strikes me as really well made and durable. I have no affiliation with this link, it's just an example. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/233253940328?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=233253940328&targetid=522579827663&device=c&adtype=pla&googleloc=9045973&poi=&campaignid=1782815715&adgroupid=70885936722&rlsatarget=pla-522579827663&abcId=1139126&merchantid=6995734&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIndL05p2M4wIVWPlRCh2wVgxvEAkYASABEgI1p_D_BwE Cheers Nick. Looked and look really good for the price. Compared to a Mono 80 for pics vs quality maybe the one to buy. With a cheaper case holding an expensive bass it doesn't perhaps attach idiots to jump you as you travel too. Cheers m8! Quote
NickD Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Chrisbassboy5 said: Cheers Nick. Looked and look really good for the price. Compared to a Mono 80 for pics vs quality maybe the one to buy. With a cheaper case holding an expensive bass it doesn't perhaps attach idiots to jump you as you travel too. Cheers m8! It's not just good for the price, the quality is excellent at less than half the cost of the usual suspects. Put it this way, my Sei now lives in it, and that's a bass I wouldn't take any chances with Quote
Greefy67 Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 I’ve got a CNB. No idea if that’s good or bad really. But it’s pretty padded, oodles of pocket space. Nice restraint inside to stop things moving around. And I think they are about £35 on eBay. Mine came with my Ibanez. Don’t see any reason to get anything else. Quote
Chrisbassboy5 Posted July 7, 2019 Author Posted July 7, 2019 21 hours ago, Greefy67 said: I’ve got a CNB. No idea if that’s good or bad really. But it’s pretty padded, oodles of pocket space. Nice restraint inside to stop things moving around. And I think they are about £35 on eBay. Mine came with my Ibanez. Don’t see any reason to get anything else. CNB? Got a link please, will look at.... ta Chris. Quote
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