ATA cases for bass and tours

[lordie]

i have been unlucky with my selection of hardcases for my wick from laminted wood case, to abs type to lightweigt hybirds. i need 1 that can handle the rigours of touring and air travel and i shortlisted this 2.


http://www.gatorcases.com/Default.aspx?Section=Products&Page=Details&CategoryID=4493&CatalogID=11131

or

http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/proddetail.php?f=&id=232&o=&offset=1&c=84&s=75

both around same price

 

[jbarks]

SKB looks nicer. Hahaha

 

[lordie]

i tot so too. lol, but gator got cool marketing spiel. something abt military grade sort off turn me on

 

[shinobi]

got that local company that does custom flightcases right?

 

[alanchia]

Or the SKB ATA bass safe

http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/proddetail.php?f=&id=13&o=name&offset=1&c=84&s=75

I have it. Good to lug this while on tour, and remove the shell (leave it in hotel room) and sling your slim bass case to the performance venue.

Too bad no ATA lock, but I use a Yale lock to lock the 2 handles from the 2 halves.
http://www.yaleasia.com/en/yale/yale-asia/ProductsDB/?groupId=367

 

[straitsrecords]

i'm using the following gator case:

http://www.gatorcases.com/Default.aspx?Section=Products&Page=Details&CategoryID=4410&CatalogID=10065

pretty good. can withstand alot of hardknocks. there's a lock which is a plus point for me.

not sure how much or where to get this locally cos mine is given free.

 

[eieio]

just got myself a madorozzo recently :twisted:
ive seen a broken gator case after check-in,
but yet to come across any broken skb cases
also skb got this 1000000 warranty, gator no have? :???:

Million Mile Guaranty

SKB brand hardshell cases are fully warranted against defects in materials and craftsmanship for the life of the case to the original owner. That means, if your case breaks, SKB will either supply replacement parts, repair the case, or replace the case at no cost to you for as long as you own the case.

 

[alanchia]

i'm using the following gator case:

http://www.gatorcases.com/Default.aspx?Section=Products&Page=Details&CategoryID=4410&CatalogID=10065

pretty good. can withstand alot of hardknocks. there's a lock which is a plus point for me.

not sure how much or where to get this locally cos mine is given free.

i think this is the one which yamaha plaza sing has.

 

[lordie]

Or the SKB ATA bass safe

http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/proddetail.php?f=&id=13&o=name&offset=1&c=84&s=75

I have it. Good to lug this while on tour, and remove the shell (leave it in hotel room) and sling your slim bass case to the performance venue.

Too bad no ATA lock, but I use a Yale lock to lock the 2 handles from the 2 halves.
http://www.yaleasia.com/en/yale/yale-asia/ProductsDB/?groupId=367

does it have enuff space for a board lets say a PT-mini + some cables, some clothes, etc.. and goes below 15-20kg? it does looks practical. i travel up to KL with my bass a few times every mth. so it need to withstand that type of abuse.

 

[lordie]

just got myself a madorozzo recently :twisted:
ive seen a broken gator case after check-in,
but yet to come across any broken skb cases
also skb got this 1000000 warranty, gator no have? :???:

i got the madorozzo lightweigth case, after 1 flight to HKG, and less than a month the strap broke. main reason why i wanna get a really try and tested hardcase as an investment for air travel.

 

[eieio]

lightweight with strap? mine also lightweight the abs hard but no strap only got like leather small handle
havent tested the torture of checking into the mercy of airport hell's angels, but 1 thing for sure its so big i cant fit in boot of a sedan car.

 

[lordie]

thanks all went to the yamaha sale tot i can grab a attitude LTDII for $888 but some lucky bugger beat me to it. so make a beeline to swee lee and got me the SKB last piece and now i am a happy camper.

 

[eieio]

888? piangzzzz.... i want to beat u also cannot...
u can fit beeline?? when sweelee.. today? congrats.. skb like undestructable right?

 

[lordie]

888? piangzzzz.... i want to beat u also cannot...
u can fit beeline?? when sweelee.. today? congrats.. skb like undestructable right?

yeah lucky guy that got the attitude ltd2. the skb see how it goes will update once i flew with it this weekend and next weekend.

 

[alanchia]

does it have enuff space for a board lets say a PT-mini + some cables, some clothes, etc.. and goes below 15-20kg? it does looks practical. i travel up to KL with my bass a few times every mth. so it need to withstand that type of abuse.

you need to slip in the bass into a slim sling bag (like from gator) for padding. the skb bass safe works as a hard shell for the sling bag.

the thickness is just nice for a slim sling bag. surely no space for boards. clothing? perhaps can, since they can be folded flat. cable no problem. i brought my power extension in that bass safe, stuffing it at the neck area of the safe (so much space there).

 

[eieio]

yes it does look neat, available @shops?
imagine a poster inside tube like container
u need to check them in or can carry to cabin?

 

[alanchia]

yes it does look neat, available @shops?
imagine a poster inside tube like container
u need to check them in or can carry to cabin?

you refering to the skb safe? avail at swee lee. pls call to check stock availability.

need to check in, too big to carry to cabin.

 

[lordie]

SKB vault got 2 on stock just check when i went to grab my skb-44. fit ok to the corvette i need to modify add more stuffings a bit to ensure a nice fit.

 

[eieio]

woow nice corvette! skb seem the very the heavy duty! :mrgreen:

 

[lordie]

going to add a nylon tape tyepe thingy on the hingers coz that will definately get rusted. i think thats the weakest link on this case