Gator TSA Bass Guitar Case

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Case for Electric Bass

TSA-approved locking latch
Ideal for air travel
Surface-mounted shock-resistant latch housing with red release levers
Black powder-coated hardware and continuous valance (rim seal)
Construction: Rotomoulded ATA-rated polyethylene
Exterior: Military-grade polyethylene
Internal lining: Black plush
Padding: EPS protective foam
Injection-moulded handle with soft ergonomic grip
Internal dimensions (L x W x H): 1207 x 434 x 66 mm
Interior for body length up to 536 mm
Interior for bout width up to 324.9 mm
Exterior dimensions (L x W x H): 1260 x 439 x 145 mm
Weight: 6.36 kg

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Available since June 2010
Item number 247167
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Model Universal
Finish Plastic
Colour Black

$164

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Security from the specialists

For over 25 years, the good people at Gator Cases have been keeping our beloved instruments safe from bumps, drops, and travel mishaps great and small. This all comes together in the Gator TSA ATA Molded Bass Guitar Case, from their Frequent Flyer series. Just how tough is it? Well, let's take a look at the two acronyms in the name: The Transportation Security Administration is perhaps more familiar – and their strictness is legendary. And the Air Transport Association helped to establish a whole series of standards for safe air freight. The Gator TSA ATA Molded Bass Guitar Case meets all the specs of both these authorities, which pretty much says it all. Inside, it has EPS foam covered with plush black fabric, shaped to snugly fit almost any classic bass design – so whether the bass is rocking four, five, or even more strings, it's going to be sitting tight.

Hard on the outside, soft on the inside

The shell of the Gator TSA ATA Molded Bass Guitar Case is made from solid, military-grade polyethylene, a synthetic material that is especially designed to help absorb and deflect impact energy, keeping whatever is inside safe and sound. The four latches are built to TSA specs, so the case won't pop open by accident mid-journey. And the handle's ergonomic shape makes it suprisingly comfortable to carry, even over longer distances. Inside, there's that thick EPS foam with its plush fabric covering – so any hard-rocking bass guitar is sure to feel very cosy, whatever brand or body shape it might be.

Gator TSA ATA Molded Bass Guitar Case, opened

Not just for frequent flyers

The Gator TSA ATA Molded Bass Guitar Case is perfect for anyone who likes to keep their beloved bass close when flying – whether they're heading off on vacation or jetting around the globe on tour. And since this case meets both TSA and ATA standards, they are guaranteed not to have any trouble at the airport - that goes both for security checks and the all-too-common rough handling by baggage crews. But this case isn't just for frequent flyers – it's a great choice for anyone who wants to keep their instrument safe, no matter how they travel, be it by plane, car, or even bike. "Built like a tank" has become something of a cliché, but for the Gator TSA ATA Molded Bass Guitar Case, with its rugged construction and military-grade materials, it's virtually true.

About Gator Cases

Gator, or Gator Cases, is an American firm founded in 2000 by father-daughter team Jerry Freed and Crystal Morris in Tampa, Florida. Initially, Gator began with a modest range of moulded plastic guitar cases. From there, they expanded the product line to include case and bag solutions for the whole field of instruments and equipment. A wide variety is covered: Instruments, microphones, and all aspects of live performance, including lighting equipment. At the same time, products for other media areas such as photo and video are also available. All products are made of high-quality plastics, wood, textiles, and EVA materials. The Gator companies also include flight case manufacturer Viking Cases and guitar strap manufacturer Levy's Leathers Ltd., as well as Gator Rackworks and Gator Frameworks.

See you later..!

With the Gator TSA ATA Molded Bass Guitar Case, a bassist can rest easy, knowing their instrument is locked down and safe – whether they're taking it on a quick trip or hitting the road for an arena tour. But Gator doesn't stop there: The Thomann lineup includes a whole host of other Gator gear, with many of their premium products made in Indiana, USA. We carry a wide range of hardshell cases and gig bags, plus pedalboards that come ready with multiple power supplies, cabling, and specially designed cases. Gator also make stands, multi-stands, wall mounts for guitars and basses, and even fretwraps to mute the instrument's strings and prevent unwanted vibrations - so they've got the whole rig covered!

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Mark8433 12.09.2014

The Gator bass case is a mid price option that will do the job of protecting your instrument in a way no soft case will. The exterior is tough grade plastic and seems to a bit easy to mark with scrapes, but thats what its for. The clasps are not the standard one you find on older and cheaper cases - they seem to work well and with half the effort of the other clasps, and one has the option to lock. The handle has soft rubber on the underside making carrying so much more comfortable than one you would find on a cheaper or older case, and bass guitars seem to get very heavy when you've got them in a case with distance to cover. The interior is very plush - upholstered even, with area to stow strap/strings. This case is made with the classics in mind ie jazz/precision ect however i have Warwick Doublebucks with a much smaller profile so i have to use a bit of sponge to reduce movement in the case when im using it. In conclusion a very good quality case but would make sure the bass was a better fit than my Warwicks, and would reccommend this to any bass player wanting a decent case that will last as long as the guitar but doesn't have the money to buy top of the range.

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Affordable flightcase that's actually flightproof

Robbbbbbb 15.06.2022

I I did a small tour in Turkey this weekend with my band from Rotterdam which involved getting on 3 flights. It was important for me that it was not too expensive and that it could actually survive a flight. After seeing some horror stories from cases in a similar price range I decided to go for the gator. I was a little anxious about checking in my bass in the hold. Every flight I put it with the oversize bagage so I couldn't bring it to the gate to check it in there. Luckily the case was tough enough to survive and the bass was perfectly fine everytime it arrived. On the outside there were some heavy scratches so it has definately seen some airport ground crew violence.
The only downside is that it's quite heavy with the bass inside, but what flightcase isn't....
I would highly recommend this case to anyone who is looking for a case that is car and flightproof. Really great deal. Look no further

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Good experience

GoRkO 20.11.2021

Honestly, I selected another brand and model for my Ibanez EHB-1005 MS Matt Black Bass. When the experienced representative Mr. Ertuğrul Güney offered that I go with this hard case, I said ok why not. When it reached my hands, I immediately knew that the quality, the build and the good fit to the guitar was out of questioning. I am happy with the case. The good thing is that this thomann has its inside technical drawing so that you van check its dimensions before buying it. Definitely will buy the same for my other basses. Thanks.

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Wouldn't recommend against it

bassheder 09.07.2018

Why did I buy it?
I bought two of these cases to ship my basses abroad. Got it specifically for the TSA lock and the molded case to keep the basses protected.

Pros,
TSA lock, good room for the headstock inside, two side compartments (holding two straps, one guitar multipurpose tool and a lint free cleaning cloth) and has room for more. The finish and the smell inside is fresh so far and hasn't deteriorated.

Cons
One point inside the case is moving a bit as it is hitting the strap lock on the neck side. Thats all.

To buy or not?
Can't go wrong with buying this one if you need a TSA case.

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