W1_Pro Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Hello Everyone, I'm trying to find a case for my Gibson Ripper Bass. It's very wide and the usual Hiscox/Gator/SKB suspects won't fit. I really don't want to shell out for a proper flightcase for this. I wondered if anyone has any suggestions? Thanks Quote
Basszilla Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 im in the same boat as you mate...doesn't seem to be much out there to fit this bass! Quote
W1_Pro Posted May 15, 2009 Author Posted May 15, 2009 [quote name='Basszilla' post='489180' date='May 15 2009, 06:36 PM']im in the same boat as you mate...doesn't seem to be much out there to fit this bass![/quote] Hmmm, I suspected this might be the case, thanks for the reply though... Quote
hopkinsgm Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 [quote name='W1_Pro' post='489213' date='May 15 2009, 07:06 PM']...I suspected this might be the case...[/quote] I do hope that wasn't intentional... :brow: Quote
W1_Pro Posted May 20, 2009 Author Posted May 20, 2009 Oh dear. Sorry about that... Not intentional! Anyhow, I spoke to a nice chap from Gibson today, and he reckons that the epiphone Jack Cassady case would fit the Grabber/Ripper and it is available as a separate accesory- which apparently the reissue grabber/ripper case is not..... Quote
lozbass Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 I bought my Ripper in it's battered and barely functional case around '79. The case was rapidly discarded as it didn't really offer a lot of protection. Even back then it was very difficult to find a case large enough to take the Ripper - they're a big bass! I had a full flight case built by Bird Brothers (long since defunct). The bass still lives in it though it was re-foamed by BSH last year (and very nicely too). If the Cassady case fits, then great. If it doesn't then maybe you'll need to consider a custom flight case. I didn't know that a Ripper wouldn't fit in a Hiscox - I've never tried my bass in one of my Hiscox cases. It's good to see that there are a few of us keep the faith with Rippers - fantastic and much underrated instruments. Quote
W1_Pro Posted May 23, 2009 Author Posted May 23, 2009 They are a great bass. Underrated as are most Gibson basses for some reason..never understood this... I'll let you know about the Jack Cassidy case...I really can't face a flightcase...a bit OTT for my very occaisional gigging needs. Quote
lozbass Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks and I know what you mean - I used to tour all over with my Ripper in its case, I can hardly lift it nowadays! Good luck with the case and let me know how you get on. Quote
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