Mark Schmieder Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1SKB-44PRO--skb-1skb-44pro-pro-rectangular-electric-bass-case I have a 60th anniversary P-Bass that came with a Fender-branded version of this same case (I don’t think there are any differences), and its tiny support rails on the bottom always concerned me. This week, one of them finally gave and caved in. It’s still usable, but probably not for much longer, so I want to be prepared to order a replacement, but am wondering if this other similarly-priced “non-pro” edition from SKB might serve as a stronger long-term protection (though one reviewer says it isn’t quite as good of a fit for P-Bass as the Pro version): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SKB44--skb-1skb-44-electric-bass-rectangular-case The one and only photo that shows some hint of what the bottom looks like, appears to have longer rails and possibly stronger ones than what’s on the “Pro” model. As for other cases, I went through everything at the Sweetwater site and didn’t find anything worth considering. P-Basses do best with the angled shaped fit vs. the looser neck-support-only type case. 1 Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Ann P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico Bari, Dano Bari Select Strat/Tele, Am Pro Jazzmaster, LP 57 Gold, G5422DC-12, T486, T64, PM2, EXL1, XK4, Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMMusicRulz Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Try getting a Gator bass guitar case. Here's one for sale... https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjW462f-bSBAxWkKtQBHTC4DiEYABANGgJvYQ&ase=2&gclid=CjwKCAjw6p-oBhAYEiwAgg2Pgsb2yyTIRMsfwPY1om_8e5ikvhkoIwB7DyvWukfr__VX1zfraSK1QRoCtpAQAvD_BwE&sig=AOD64_16GheIMQqZaVN971CxMWRbMhNtVw&ctype=5&q=&nis=4&ved=2ahUKEwi85J6f-bSBAxURk2oFHaPUC1gQww8oAnoECAEQFA&adurl= Only $419. Boy are they cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 Thanks, but like I said, those don't work very well. I have a lot of cases to try at home, for other basses, including gator cases. The angled hold is way better for a P-Bass or J-Bass, or even a G&L Bass or similar design, than one where the neck goes parallel through the center of the case. Too much movement inside those cases. 1 Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Ann P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico Bari, Dano Bari Select Strat/Tele, Am Pro Jazzmaster, LP 57 Gold, G5422DC-12, T486, T64, PM2, EXL1, XK4, Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Actually, this is the one to get: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/099-6162-306--fender-deluxe-molded-bass-case Once I read the user reviews, I saw from superior customer photos that this meets the design criteria of providing a snug fit around the body and preventing the neck from slipping along the length of the case as well. The stock photos aren't very good; it wasn't obvious that the interior block was cut to fit P and J style basses. Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Ann P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico Bari, Dano Bari Select Strat/Tele, Am Pro Jazzmaster, LP 57 Gold, G5422DC-12, T486, T64, PM2, EXL1, XK4, Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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