Paul S Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Wondering which hard cases out there will fit a 4001/3 shaped Rick? My faker came with a modified Epiphone Thunderbird case which does the job but is untidy inside and a bit cumbersome. If I keep said faker, and I believe I will, I may well treat it to something better. I don't want to pay ransom money for the proper Rick case, though. I've seen a pic of one nestled in the larger 'teardrop' Hiscox case, but does it fit inside the regular one? Or how about those generic rectangular, non-fitted jobs such as the Thomann/Gear4music etc? I know I could measure it myself but looking for real life experiences Muchas gracias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul j h Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I have a rectangular flight case type for sale that would work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Can you please link to your for sale ad or PM me pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I have a couple of Gator cases which Rics fit in - I bought mine at Andertons. (They're probably better than the real RIC ones...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 I had a quick measure up and the Thomann cheapie ABS one will fit, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Which Faker have you got? I have a couple of Rockinbetter's, and they fit very nicely into the budget Thomann case. https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_ebass_case.htm The only thing that I find that's "wrong" with it, is that the neck sits too low in the notch, and tends to move about when you pick the case up by the handle. Fold up an old t-shirt, or get a cheap bar towel to support the neck, and it sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Thanks for that. It is a late 70s MIJ one without a name but pretty much exactly like a real one. I quite like the generic Thomann ABS one - they come out slightly lighter in weight, which can only help. https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_ebasscase.htm According to the dimensions on the listing it should fit - if the neck is a bit wobbly I can live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Paul S said: Thanks for that. It is a late 70s MIJ one without a name but pretty much exactly like a real one. I quite like the generic Thomann ABS one - they come out slightly lighter in weight, which can only help. https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_ebasscase.htm According to the dimensions on the listing it should fit - if the neck is a bit wobbly I can live with that. I wouldn't use the word "exactly", but it does look a nice one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 On 01/03/2020 at 11:27, prowla said: (They're probably better than the real RIC ones...) Apparently, real Ric ones have a tendency to crack or fail around the feet of the case. I guess it might be common with similar ABS cases although I personally haven't seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 7 hours ago, BlueMoon said: Apparently, real Ric ones have a tendency to crack or fail around the feet of the case. I guess it might be common with similar ABS cases although I personally haven't seen it. The Ric ones are bought in anyway; I've seen other brands using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 The Thomann E Bass case is a perfect fit and pretty good value at £55 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Good score!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 07/03/2020 at 13:34, Paul S said: The Thomann E Bass case is a perfect fit and pretty good value at £55 👍 Great - just what I was looking for - thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 The standard non ABS Thomann case is a good fit too, and usually a few quid cheaper than the ABS one too. That Gator "soft" case looks pretty good too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 43 minutes ago, Skybone said: The standard non ABS Thomann case is a good fit too, and usually a few quid cheaper than the ABS one too. That Gator "soft" case looks pretty good too. Thanks for your input, Skybone. I ordered the E bass case as in the photo. I'm glad I did a search on here, I was about to ask the same question. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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