Fender Mustang Bass Flight Case

[Fuzzbass2000]

Any recommendations for a suitable flight case? My go to was a Mono stored in the overhead on Easyjet, but it seems that option has no been removed.

It's odd how Fender don't seem to make an SKB style case for Mustang basses, considering how many Mustangs they have in the range.

[Paul S]

Pretty sure it is this model that fits:

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Gator-GC-ELEC-XL-Deluxe-Moulded-Case-For-Electric-Guitars-Extra-Long/CU0

I've also used a hard case for a 335 shaped semi-hollow for a short scale Mustang/Musicmaster.

[MichaelDean]

I got one made about 10 years ago by Flight Case Warehouse when I had to fly mine. I sent a tracing of my Mustang and then they made a case to fit. Looks like they're charging £180 now... The thing is a tank though and really well made. 

https://www.flightcasewarehouse.co.uk/industry/product.asp?item=bass-guitar-flight-case-fits-all-3140-3980

[martthebass]

20 hours ago, Paul S said:

Pretty sure it is this model that fits:

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Gator-GC-ELEC-XL-Deluxe-Moulded-Case-For-Electric-Guitars-Extra-Long/CU0

I've also used a hard case for a 335 shaped semi-hollow for a short scale Mustang/Musicmaster.

I use this one for my Mustangs when I need a hard case rather than the gig bags. A tight fit but works just fine.

[Fuzzbass2000]

On 10/07/2021 at 12:22, martthebass said:

I use this one for my Mustangs when I need a hard case rather than the gig bags. A tight fit but works just fine.

Interesting - just how snug is it?

[martthebass]

On 16/07/2021 at 16:06, Fuzzbass2000 said:

Interesting - just how snug is it?

It’s snug length wise but it doesn’t need to be forced in. I’ve had one my Mustangs stored in one for months without issue.

[ezbass]

13 minutes ago, martthebass said:

It’s snug length wise but it doesn’t need to be forced in. I’ve had one my Mustangs stored in one for months without issue.

Given the Mustang’s somewhat narrow proportions, how well is it secured sideways? Any chance of a photo in situ?

[martthebass]

There’s about a finger space of wiggle room on the body so it’s not a flush fit but it doesn’t slap about inside the case either.

[ezbass]

Thanks for that. You’re a star!

[Lozz196]

Updating this for anyone interested, the dimensions of the Gator GC-Elec-XL seem to have shrunk as the one I ordered was too small for my JMJ Mustang to fit in.

 

However going by a tip-off on Talkbass I ordered a Gator GW-JAG and this is fine.

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I have a servicable home-made (not by me) hard case (almost a flight case) made for a musicmaster/mustang bass that just needs a bit of tidying up — free to anyone who can pick it up from Sutton — North Surrey/South London.

Edit: This has now been collected

Edited September 5, 2024 by Jean-Luc Pickguard

[MCOCKER]

On 04/09/2024 at 13:25, Lozz196 said:

Updating this for anyone interested, the dimensions of the Gator GC-Elec-XL seem to have shrunk as the one I ordered was too small for my JMJ Mustang to fit in.

 

However going by a tip-off on Talkbass I ordered a Gator GW-JAG and this is fine.

Hi Lozz,

Where did you order the case from? I've seen numerous listings online and some of the photos don't match up - I need to get a case sorted asap so don't have time for trial and error.

Thanks

[Lozz196]

9 hours ago, MCOCKER said:

Hi Lozz,

Where did you order the case from? I've seen numerous listings online and some of the photos don't match up - I need to get a case sorted asap so don't have time for trial and error.

Thanks

I got it from Gear4Music - next day delivery by 10:30 as well, was impressed.