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A no brainer for flights, really
There is very little I can say about this: it is just one of those things you have to buy if you want to travel comfortably. Just get the thing already because it works and, if you think you can lug around a 10K flight case with a bass in it, you are probably grossly overestimating your strength.
Yes, I understand some reviewers are concerned with what would happen were somebody to drop a piano on it, or the rather academic scenario of somebody running over your instruments with a tank. Fair enough, it probably won't be enough in that case. Honestly, though, this has survived a fair number of long haul and short haul flights with barely a scratch and the instruments have invariably arrived in tune. And I have seen the thing being thrown around with little affection. Once out of the baggage claim the guys and gals with flight cases will see you rollin'—and trust me, they hatin'.
Two things might be of interest: first, the strap that secures the two halves is short. This means that it is going to be tight (good) but also that it takes some effort to close it, which is annoying when you are late to get to the airport. But worry not: zip ties or just a common strap will do in a pinch—just tie it around the handles; second, I've used some bulky and well-padded gigbags in it, but a faux leather Thomann one I have is a very tight fit, mostly on account of the additional friction of the faux leather.
Now for the question you did not know you wanted to ask: will two instruments fit? I would not recommend that. If you are brave, however, you can put two of them *in a single gigbag* (I don't see how a double gigbag may fit in it) and try your luck.
Now, would I trust it with a Smith, or Fodera? Probably yes, but I would also insure any such instrument, so I think it's fairly moot. I had no qualms flying with Warwicks, Stingrays, and Fenders.
Yes, I understand some reviewers are concerned with what would happen were somebody to drop a piano on it, or the rather academic scenario of somebody running over your instruments with a tank. Fair enough, it probably won't be enough in that case. Honestly, though, this has survived a fair number of long haul and short haul flights with barely a scratch and the instruments have invariably arrived in tune. And I have seen the thing being thrown around with little affection. Once out of the baggage claim the guys and gals with flight cases will see you rollin'—and trust me, they hatin'.
Two things might be of interest: first, the strap that secures the two halves is short. This means that it is going to be tight (good) but also that it takes some effort to close it, which is annoying when you are late to get to the airport. But worry not: zip ties or just a common strap will do in a pinch—just tie it around the handles; second, I've used some bulky and well-padded gigbags in it, but a faux leather Thomann one I have is a very tight fit, mostly on account of the additional friction of the faux leather.
Now for the question you did not know you wanted to ask: will two instruments fit? I would not recommend that. If you are brave, however, you can put two of them *in a single gigbag* (I don't see how a double gigbag may fit in it) and try your luck.
Now, would I trust it with a Smith, or Fodera? Probably yes, but I would also insure any such instrument, so I think it's fairly moot. I had no qualms flying with Warwicks, Stingrays, and Fenders.
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Sprawdza się
Jeżeli podróżujesz ze swoim basem to to to jest to czego szukasz. Wygoda i spokój ducha. Wsuwamy do środka bas w miękkim gig bagu, zamykamy kodem i oddajemy na lotnisku. Odbieramy po przylocie ze 100% pewnością ze nie będzie żadnych uszkodzeń. Case jest naprawdę pancerny, a do tego wygodny (ma kółka) i fajnie wyglada. No i czasami mogą się zapytać czy w środku jest broń ;)
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J
Top Case
Great for short trips away, just stick the Bass in in the gig bag..great!
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it works fine
does his job without problems but be careful with the gig bag. not all the bags fits inside, otherwise it works fine
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J
Gets the job done; no damage to my bass.
This is the most versatile case for flying or shipping that I've seen. I now have the freedom to take the bass of my choice on short tours without spending hundreds of Euros for a custom anvil style case that only fits that one instrument. This thing is the ultimate!
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Best Case For Travelling
Amazing, 49 flights in one year no major damages, just some scratches.
Keep my bass perfectly safe.
Keep my bass perfectly safe.
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Great flight case .I purchased this for my Baritone guitar.It is solid protects the guitar well and has wheels which are a godsend sometimes. I am satisfied with this case and the service from Thoman.I recommend this to people who want their prize possesion safe in travel.
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