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Taken for Granted
You know, with a lot of gear I like "The Hunt". Deliberating over minor details and specs. When needing a case for a Jazz Bass, I didn't hunt. I just looked for Thomann's standard case and I bought it without thinking much about it. It came. Its nice. It gets hammered every week for months & I never think about it... Until I'm prompted to write a review. I think about it and... yeah... what a bargain. Cheap enough I didn't deliberate. Quality enough I have never questioned it. Maybe the purchases we end up taking for granted were the best ones?
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Wonderful case !
- Build quality : because of some of the other comments, I was expecting a flimsy case. Although the hinge part could be a bit better, it feels sturdy to me and very good for the price.
- Look and feel : really good, especially the lining inside which looks fantastic
- Protection : My Cort Artisan fits perfectly inside and doesn't move an inch. I'm very cautious with my bass even when it's in the case so I can't really say what would happen if you bashed it heavily. I expect it to withstand some banging around in the back of the car and minor shocks but not being dropped from 3 meters high (well, maybe the bass would be saved, but the case would be ruined)
All in all a very good product, especially considering the price tag. One of the other comments mentioned a dark residue coming off the lining inside, but I did not observe such a thing. There was a chemical smell coming from inside at first (possibly due to the glue) but airing it out for 3 days was enough to get rid of it.
As always, Thomann provided absolutely stellar service !
- Look and feel : really good, especially the lining inside which looks fantastic
- Protection : My Cort Artisan fits perfectly inside and doesn't move an inch. I'm very cautious with my bass even when it's in the case so I can't really say what would happen if you bashed it heavily. I expect it to withstand some banging around in the back of the car and minor shocks but not being dropped from 3 meters high (well, maybe the bass would be saved, but the case would be ruined)
All in all a very good product, especially considering the price tag. One of the other comments mentioned a dark residue coming off the lining inside, but I did not observe such a thing. There was a chemical smell coming from inside at first (possibly due to the glue) but airing it out for 3 days was enough to get rid of it.
As always, Thomann provided absolutely stellar service !
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Better than Fender
I'd bought a Jazz Bass in New York & taken it back to London with me on the plane with the original Fender hard case. From there it went to Dubai - also by flight in the same case. After the two flights the clasps were damaged - largely due to a poor design.
The Thomann E-Base case is a much sturdier design & I've used it for several trips since buying it. The design is better, the value very good & best of all it does the job!
The Thomann E-Base case is a much sturdier design & I've used it for several trips since buying it. The design is better, the value very good & best of all it does the job!
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Remarkably good for the price
It's a standard hard case and fits most basses. Great build quality I only gave it 4 stars as there could be more padding. I have added my own foam sponge for the head and bottom to create a tighter fit. The locks are surprisingly decent for the price. One thing to note there was a profound chemical smell upon opening it but letting it air out on the balcony for an hour resolved that and the smell didn't return. I've had the case for over a year now and it's stood up well minimal signs of wear and no damage to the contents.
I should also mention it has lots of space for extra strings and one or 2 small pedals nothing too bulky.
Due to the space inside if your looking for something to customise I would probably go for wood over plastic but the inside of this case has enough pockets of space to have some freedom with the layout to do what you want.
All in all you cannot get better in this price range.
I should also mention it has lots of space for extra strings and one or 2 small pedals nothing too bulky.
Due to the space inside if your looking for something to customise I would probably go for wood over plastic but the inside of this case has enough pockets of space to have some freedom with the layout to do what you want.
All in all you cannot get better in this price range.
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Seems good.
Right.
Just got this, I'll update this review as I go on with it.
I needed a replacement for one of my basses I've had from the early 90's.
The original case was done in after travelling around the world for 30yrs.
So, this seems to be well made. It fits the bass really well (Peavy Koa Foundation, if you know, you know.)
It's also got two good compartments so it can fit a bunch more in this than I could with the original case.
I get a Strap, a bug wireless in it's own case, a small cable I use with the wireless, a back up cable and a set of DR stings in no problem.
Feels well made, not too heavy.
Really good value for money (so far).
Just got this, I'll update this review as I go on with it.
I needed a replacement for one of my basses I've had from the early 90's.
The original case was done in after travelling around the world for 30yrs.
So, this seems to be well made. It fits the bass really well (Peavy Koa Foundation, if you know, you know.)
It's also got two good compartments so it can fit a bunch more in this than I could with the original case.
I get a Strap, a bug wireless in it's own case, a small cable I use with the wireless, a back up cable and a set of DR stings in no problem.
Feels well made, not too heavy.
Really good value for money (so far).
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great value for money
these cases are just great, ive got another one and its done a year with no dramas, kept my bass safe for both travel to gigs and storage when im not using my instruments and i think its earned its cost to me.
why spend more on a case.
why spend more on a case.
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I was looking for a high-quality case for my 5-string bass and this one seemed both reliable and at a fair price so I bought it. The bass has travelled across countries without any problems.
I believe it's an excellent choice.
I believe it's an excellent choice.
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Unbelievable value for money
Initially, I decided not to bother with getting a hard case, as they were all quite expensive, but I decided to try this case just to see, and I'm glad I did. The plastic shell is very sturdy and strong, and the case is surprisingly light. My only complaint is that the locking system is pretty bad, to the point where I probably wont use it, just in case my bass gets stuck in the case at a gig. I guess they had to cut corners somewhere to make a case that's 1/3 the price of some other options.
Overall, I 100% recommend, and I'll probably be ordering a second one so I can take a spare bass to gigs.
Overall, I 100% recommend, and I'll probably be ordering a second one so I can take a spare bass to gigs.
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Good price
It is the cheapest hardcase for bass, it holds its ground.
Pros: inner part is well made, fits my Fender jazz bas, sturdy.
Cons: outside quality isn't that great, locks are a bit loose and have to work around to get them to close, other metal parts attached to case are not aligned, a bit weirdly attached and so on.
However, for the price I think it is great hardcase to protect your bass, after all it is about sturdiness and protecting your bass.
Pros: inner part is well made, fits my Fender jazz bas, sturdy.
Cons: outside quality isn't that great, locks are a bit loose and have to work around to get them to close, other metal parts attached to case are not aligned, a bit weirdly attached and so on.
However, for the price I think it is great hardcase to protect your bass, after all it is about sturdiness and protecting your bass.
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Satisfied !
I was afraid this wasn't going to fit my bass Ibanez Sr 505, but it does perfectly with no space to move inside . I saw some reviews that said it had a weird smell, they may have fixed this because it didn't smell like anything when i opened it.
The material is hard enough , only thing i would change is the lock , it's a little flimsy but does the job.
I use this only for gigs and it's perfect for that , just beware of it's size, it's pretty big and it barely fit in my car.
Cheers!
The material is hard enough , only thing i would change is the lock , it's a little flimsy but does the job.
I use this only for gigs and it's perfect for that , just beware of it's size, it's pretty big and it barely fit in my car.
Cheers!
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