New Vintage case

[Maccaguy]

I'm looking to buy a new "vintage" silver case for my lefty 4003s. I assumed since that's what Ric sells new lefties in, the silver case like listed at Musicians Friend would work. A couple of reviews of people "blindly" buying the case suggest it didn't work for their left handed basses.

Is there a version of the case for left handed instruments?

[Lefty4003S8]

From my experience, YES, Rickenbacker makes Silver Vintage cases specifically for Lefty basses.

Go with a genuine Rickenbacker Lefty case.
Call Chris at Pick Of The Ricks. He assisted me with securing a proper Lefty case for my 8-string.

Good Luck!!!!!!

[Gilmourisgod]

For the "Cash Challenged" among us, is there a relatively inexpensive HSC that fits right handed Ric basses well? I'm looking for something good enough for home use or the occasional car trip, doesn't have to be bulletproof, but more protection than a gig bag. ABS plastic is fine as long as it's not junk. Suggestions? I have a couple GC gift cards festering away from birthdays and Christmas past FWIW.

[stevebasshead]

I've one of Hiscox cases larger style bass cases. Very well made and a lot cheaper than a Ric case.

Their standard one is too small for a Ric but the STD-EBP case is fine, slightly too large truth be told but Hiscox offered to supply extra padding when I emailed them. I didn't bother taking them up on their offer as I just rolled up my strap and spare strap and used them as padding.

http://www.hiscoxcases.com/electric-gui ... tm#std-ebp

[Gilmourisgod]

Thanks for the lead!

[stevebasshead]

You're welcome. If you go down the Hiscox route and if you do ask Hiscox direct for the padding double check whether the padding they'll supply is suitable for Ric finishes.