ATA Flight Cases

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:58 am

Does anyone have a brand they are pleased with, I'm thinking of getting one...looking for opinions, thank you...

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:39 am

I got one from these guys ... I would say it is medium quality ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41409&item=7403012917

http://stores.ebay.com/THE-CASE-FACTORY

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:27 am

if ya can find one w/skateboard wheels...

gearhed289 · Post by **gearhed289** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:32 am

If you want top quality, this is the company I run -

http://www.mtcases.com/cases.asp

There's plenty of budget stuff out there too. I'll spare ya the sales pitch though!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:40 am

hey I sold RAMSA in the 80's...

nice cases

wints · Post by **wints** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:55 am

John,

I have had my custom 4001 ATA made by A&S out of Hollywood for 4 years and it's probably the best $$$ I have spent in related gear terms. Whether moving basses over the pond or sending it here, when I have bought basses to protect from UPS/FED -EX it has been perfect.

Essential for basses that you value and are potentially irreplaceable.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:10 am

Anybody ever used Calzone? I know they've been around a while...

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:13 am

BTW Tom, you've got mail.....

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:58 pm

Tom, I also sent you an email.

rikk · Post by **rikk** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:40 pm

Tom,
Nice cases. I love the double bass case with the black 4001/3 in it.

thumper · Post by **thumper** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:43 pm

rock case (warwick) makes a very nice road/flight case for around $250. it fits my corvet or my 4003 ric. it's universal design would work for any bass. very well made. you can see it at dana b. goods online.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:09 am

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, now all I have to do is my homework...

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:26 pm

I've got a Calzone case that has held up very well for the past 20 years.
I also have the SKB Bass Safe. With the Bass Safe you first put your bass in a well padded, high quality gig bag, then you put it in the safe. I've travelled, using it many times with no problems...and it has skateboard wheels.
http://www.skbcases.com/product/musical_instrument/guitars/skb-r44.html

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:01 pm

I'm having one custom made for my Montezuma Brown 330 that I'll be carting around the world in a couple of months. I should have it in a week or two so I'll post pics then for interest's sake.

Made out of carbon fibre material and aluminium, BTW - no plywood. Hellishly expensive, though!!