Fuzzbass2000 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzbass2000 Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Thanks for that. You’re a star! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) 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 by Jean-Luc Pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCOCKER Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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