W1_Pro Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 After an unpleasant incident involving a gig bag, a floor and a detached headstock, I have come to the conclusion that my days of using gig bags are over. So here's my question. I have a couple of generic square hard cases, and I use two matching, but odd shaped basses. Does anyone know of a maker of shaped, foam inserts for square hard cases? Thanks gents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxlin Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I made my own, using a fairly high density foam bought from an upholstery supplier, and with Mrs B’s help, covered it in suitable fabric bought,IIRC, from John Lewis. Copydex and a staple gun used to fix it in the case (which I’d also made myself). The best way to cut foam, by the way, is to use a very sharp carving knife (not serrated). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 54 minutes ago, Baxlin said: I made my own, using a fairly high density foam bought from an upholstery supplier, and with Mrs B’s help, covered it in suitable fabric bought,IIRC, from John Lewis. Copydex and a staple gun used to fix it in the case (which I’d also made myself). The best way to cut foam, by the way, is to use a very sharp carving knife (not serrated). Friend of mine who used to make cases used an electric carving knife to cut the foam with great results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I would definitely go down the route of making one , if you get the foam at the right depth you need for the case , you can draw round it with a felt pen and as baxlin says cut it out carefully with a craft knife and glue it in , and if you really wanted to you can cover the foam with a suitable material of your choice to really finish it off 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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