waldemar Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Hello all. I bought a bass off a fellow BC'er a while back, and he very kindly threw in an old hard case he had gathering cobwebs in the shed. The case came with a warning that it was, to all intents and purposes, a load of rubbish and not to be trusted but would at least protect my newly acquired bass from rattling around the boot on the way home... I got the case back, re-glued the fluffy insides, bought new latches, handle and rubberised feet and for some time now this case has served me admirably. The tear-drop shape means it fits perfectly in my boot (crossways) and - as far as I'm concerned - it looks the business. I want another one like it. But no one seems to make 'em like they used to. It looks like this (pic off an ebay ad): [attachment=126719:vintage_case.jpg] ...and I've seen other similar offerings (priced somewhat hopefully...) like this one: [url="http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/300821152484?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&cbt=y#"]http://compare.ebay....var=sbar&cbt=y#[/url] But nothing in this style is being made new - not that I can find, anyway. There's this, I suppose: [url="http://www.fiberglasscase.com/guitarcases.htm"]http://www.fiberglas...guitarcases.htm[/url] But, I'm not about to fork out $800 on a case... Any ideas? Anyone got something like this in the attic they fancy moving on..? Thanks for any suggestions. w./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Brandoni used to have cases like that...worth a google and a phone call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldemar Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Cheers BB, Had a look over at their site, their 'Peardrop' case sounds promising - no pics, but I'll shoot them an email. Also spotted these guys over in the States: http://phantomguitars.com/ Very close to what I'm after but it's in blue-grey tolex. Hmm... The colour might grow on me. It's certainly a nice looking case. Cheers mate. w./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Let us know what you find? There is also a modern case like this that comes with Fodera basses...but that will be the expensive option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldemar Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Just as a follow up... I got in touch with Brandoni, they said that they had something similar to what I was after at £60 delivered, so I took a punt. Case arrived earlier today and in general I'm very pleased with it and more than happy with the service I got from Brandoni. At £60 delivered it's not an expensive case and that does show a little. The interior lining is quite thin and not well glued in one or two places, but that's no big deal and easily fixed. I have a feeling that the faux leather finish will mark quickly - I've already put a small nick in it putting the case into the boot of my car. The carrying handle's quite funky and feels comfy to hold and the latches seem alright. I guess only time will tell with regards to their strength and durability. I imagine that this case will accommodate most basses, I'll probably keep a bit of foam in mine to take up the slack lengthways, as it is an inch or so over-length for my P. Big thanks to BassBod for the heads-up, nice one man. Pics attached. [attachment=128160:P1010096.JPG][attachment=128163:P1010103.jpg][attachment=128161:P1010098.JPG][attachment=128162:P1010100.JPG][attachment=128164:P1010104.JPG][attachment=128165:P1010105.JPG][attachment=128166:P1010106.JPG][attachment=128167:P1010107.JPG] w./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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