steviedee Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hi folks anyone got an ideas for a bag/case for a palatino ve500, I've got a gig down south next week and I'm going to fly so I'm not taking my upright. On talkbass some guys have mentioned making a case but I'd rather just buy something, snowboard, bags ski bags, keyboard bags an ideas appreciated. I had the dimensions somewhere but can't find them I think the bag would need to be about 170cm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 I drew a blank too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teej Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I reckon snowboard bags are too wide, ski bag might be a good bet like you suggested, what about rifle bags? maybe a bit short? Do they not make a bag for the palatino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 It comes with a thing which is more kagoul than bag really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Have a look at some match fishing holdalls, Preston Innovations do decent stuff in their Hardcase range (you might need to download the PDF): [url="http://www.prestoninnovations.co.uk/hardcase.php"]http://www.prestoninnovations.co.uk/hardcase.php[/url] I use a similar one (for fishing, not gigging!) and it's taller than me and i'm 6'5" You might have to modify the interior and i have no idea if it would be wide enough for a Palatino. They're usually divided into 2 sections. Loads of fishing shops stock Preston gear so you might be able to have a look at them before buying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='590574' date='Sep 5 2009, 12:53 PM']Have a look at some match fishing holdalls, Preston Innovations do decent stuff in their Hardcase range (you might need to download the PDF): [url="http://www.prestoninnovations.co.uk/hardcase.php"]http://www.prestoninnovations.co.uk/hardcase.php[/url][/quote] That looks ideal cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Well I just packed the thing with bubble wrap 3 quid from staples and I think it's okay mind you haven't looked at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Some U.S. guys have talked about flying with an EUB in a (hard) golf-case .... that might however be EUBs that have removable necks such as BSX or eminence. I know you can get hard cases for flying golf clubs from eBay. You may also want to look at standard flight-case manufacturers such as SKB (and there must be more) for cases for mic-stands ... I know I was looking out a solution once and that looked like an option to me at the time. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 I was at a festival there and packed some of my used under garments round the neck so that maybe stopped the baggage handles manhandling it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wal4string Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Hi There, I am in the process of finding a more protective solution for transporting my NSCR5. After extensive internet searches I found anything out there was either too big, too small and too heavy. So I am about to try a length of drainage pipe, A drainpipe would be the perfect solution but the largest internal diameter is 6"", however after further searching I have discovered a merchant locally who stock an 8" diameter pipe, slightly larger than needed but I will be able to keep my bass in its bag for added protection. They also said that they can sourse stop ends for me. I will then attatch a handle, have been looking at a carrying handle for divers cylinders, still thinking about a method of attatching a shoulder strap but I am sure that will not be a problem. There will not be space for a stand but I normally transport this seperately so not an issue. The cost, the pipe only comes in a 6 meter length but being man made this can easily be cut to size with a hack saw £65.00 plus VAT, end stops £10.00 each, carrying handle under £10.00 on eBay. So fingers crossed I could have a fairly light and very strong case for under £100.00 with enough pipe left to make a further two. On monday I intend to take my NS to the merchant to be double sure all is well. I will post images on Basschat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Look forward to seeing the pics a bloke on Talkbass did a similar thing I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Sounds like a bit of a pipe dream to me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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