la bam Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) As part of my real job in events, I'm constantly working out ways to minimise kit, without compromising on quality. Ie same kit, but better packaged and less trips and space taken up in van. So, today, I've been chuffed to bits for my new custom flight case from the brilliantly helpful guys at swan flight cases. I needed a case to fit: 1.bass guitar. 2.amp (quilted 800). 3.helix stomp. 4.cables. I sent swan all the dimensions and I'm chuffed to bits with the results. I didn't have my bass or helix with me, but here's a photo of the bass case with the amp and a few cables in. So I now have everything I need (bar cab) in one case - bass, cables, speakon, amp, and in the helix everything I'd every need - di, tuner, amp modeled, volume, recording, and every type of pedal going. All in a lightweight package. Well worth doing if you have similar kit. Edited June 4, 2019 by la bam 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Nifty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Looks great. I have a bit of a case fetish so this is right up my street!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Nice but your headstock must look like a shovel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, Bassman Sam said: Nice but your headstock must look like a shovel. Bit of neck dive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Looks great, dare I ask how much it weighs, unloaded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, M@23 said: Looks great, dare I ask how much it weighs, unloaded? I honestly dont know. No more than a standard case though. Its aluminium and hex board with foam inserts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Looks great and a very good, practical idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I think it's a great idea with the advantage that you can conveniently have all of your kit nicked in one little opportunist's swoop. Nicely executed though. I wish you well with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 33 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: I think it's a great idea with the advantage that you can conveniently have all of your kit nicked in one little opportunist's swoop. Oh well aren't you just a little ray of sunshine. 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 56 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: I think it's a great idea with the advantage that you can conveniently have all of your kit nicked in one little opportunist's swoop. Haha, well hopefully not, its hopefully kind of the opposite - reduced trips to and from car loading up and packing down, so everything should be with me all the time. Either in house, in car, in venue, then car, then house. No leaving doors open doing a few trips etc or stuff getting mixed up on stage or in a pack down. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, la bam said: Haha, well hopefully not, its hopefully kind of the opposite - reduced trips to and from car loading up and packing down, so everything should be with me all the time. Either in house, in car, in venue, then car, then house. No leaving doors open doing a few trips etc or stuff getting mixed up on stage or in a pack down. I take your point. Just think of me as the divil's advocate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Looks great! Do you play a Stingray by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 No, it's a G&L lb100. Had to do a trace and dimensions especially for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Ah, I was gonna say G&L but didn’t have the guts to commit to my hunch! Very nice bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) Nice! Swan are great, they did me a Back to the Future themed case for my flying V: Edited June 5, 2019 by Bolo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 14 hours ago, M@23 said: Looks great, dare I ask how much it weighs, unloaded? I was gonna ask how much it weighs fully loaded. Great concept, personally I'd also have fitted some wheels to keep my knackered old back happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, Rich said: I was gonna ask how much it weighs fully loaded. Great concept, personally I'd also have fitted some wheels to keep my knackered old back happy. Next to nothing really. It's just a standard case weight with a bass in, plus: 1.6kg for the amp head. Not too much different for the helix. And the weight of a few cables. And the handle has been designed to centre the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Bolo said: Nice! Swan are great, they did me a Back to the Future themed case for my flying V: Thats brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I love a good flight case. I have often wondered about one of those cut foam bits in a box made by LeBlond. Really light but would take a donk and not flinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Peli case would have been even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 7 hours ago, owen said: I love a good flight case. I have often wondered about one of those cut foam bits in a box made by LeBlond. Really light but would take a donk and not flinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Heres a photo of it finally fully loaded. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I'd put the amp in facing upwards when carrying so there's no chance of stress on the knobs (ooeer missus). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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