Best guitar & bass bags & cases according to redditors

I use this. I've taken it domestic several times with my dingwall, pedals, and hardware with no issue. I am scared to take it international though.

I have a fender jaguar and this case works for me

Ask and ye shall receive!!

Crossrock Deluxe Wood Hard Case for OM/000 Guitar Case, Compatible to 4/4 Classical Guitar, Tweed(CRW600OMTW)


Fits pretty well. The endpin has to go in first and the upper bouts are a bit tight but a few weeks later and it seems good enough for me. It is also not specific to the cutout style.

I got this for my Tele, but it also fits my strat. It's a fantastic case. Here is the link

Gator Cases Deluxe ABS Bass Guitar Case (Plastic) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GT88JA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4CjIyb3H9S44D

This might be a little long at 47 inches but it's supposed to still be stable from the reviews

i have a squier vintage modified jazz bass and use the gator lightweight hard case. the case is hard enough for my use case and fits the bass nicely. they also make a plastic hard case.

Amazon has Fender Deluxe on sale for $149.99 while GC charges 219.99. You will not find a better case for the $.

https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Deluxe-Molder-Stratocaster-Telecaster/dp/B01MTSVO2U/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=fender+case&qid=1549740933&s=gateway&sr=8-6

I'm shopping for a case right now. From what I've seen, Gator Cases makes a nice affordable option.

This one by SKB seems nice too.

There are more expensive options too

https://smile.amazon.com/Gator-G-TOUR-ELEC-Electric-Guitar/dp/B0009FJ27I

https://smile.amazon.com/SKB-Injection-molded-Strat-TeleFlight/dp/B003BLOSAS/

It should fit in a universal Stratocaster one, such as this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gator-GC-ELECTRIC-Deluxe-Electric-Guitars/dp/B0002E3DGC/

The Milestone is a P/J shape. Any generic case will work. It's just a matter of how much you want to spend.

You could go for a cheaper "open cavity" style case that go for $50 - $75.

Or you could go for a nicer case, that has better padding and a generic p/j mold, which goes for about $100 - $130

I have an older Peavey Millenium BXP 5 that I carry in a generic Coffin case. It doesn't have any kind of molding or compartments for accessories, but it has done a great job for the past 15 years.

Had to check Amazon... $250 for the M80 soft case.

Ya, that's a rip off. These gators are awesome and $100:

https://www.amazon.com/Gator-Cases-GT-ELECTRIC-GRY-Electric-Guitar/dp/B01N0IIUL2/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1504202895&sr=8-17-spons&keywords=electric+guitar+soft+case&psc=1

This is the soft case I've been looking at. It should fit just fine in here then?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JAPYNMG/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I30JR0R7GQYYQZ&colid=1A3CAOO9P0MW6

Happy birthday!

I found this gif a while ago

This case would be wonderful

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C3YXF16/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apap_GYkum3baGSWqv

Or this one?

Thanks for the reply.

It turns out... you're exactly right. The stains are precisely where the neck rests when it's in it's case. I own this guitar case and that's a cause for concern.

Do you think it's possible a guitar case could wear off guitar finish? That seems mind-boggling to me. I keep my apartment climate controlled, so it's never subjected to extreme temperatures.

Any idea how to remedy?

At least you're getting a guitar for your money, all I got was a case -- https://www.amazon.ca/Ibanez-WB200C-Electric-Bass-Guitar/dp/B01MUA28WP/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1522194886&sr=1-3&keywords=ibanez+guitar

I have this for all my guitars, idk if this is around your budget but I've been happy with these

https://www.amazon.com/Fender-FB405-Multi-Fit-Electric-Guitar/dp/B06Y1XSBFS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543178762&sr=8-3&keywords=fender+gig+bag+bass

^ Is it this one?

I use this gig bag for my mustang bass. Fits perfectly.

Here is a link fir the case. link

Their #2 gig bag fits the Mini II. I got mine from an Amazon dealer, Chicago Music Exchange:
Cordoba 1/2 Size Standard Gig Bag (580mm scale) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJMQWWT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_hkHOCbMYEF83F

Yep. Below is the model I purchased. Its a little pricey, but I love my Les Paul so much ...


https://www.amazon.ca/SKB-Injection-molded-Paul-Flight/dp/B003BLOSA8/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_267_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=47MTN6W3476HWC71WRC8


I like the rectangle frame better than the molded shape model, I believe it is more robust.

How much do you want to spend and how will you be transporting it?

There are a wide range of options from cheapie gig bags to heavy duty road/flight cases.

I like to spend good money on gig bags since I will use them with multiple basses over a long time. I used the same Mooradian Double Bass Guitar gig bag for over 10 years. The only reason why I threw it out was it got a bit mildewy/moldy from being shoved under my bed for 2 years (I used hardshell cases exclusively during that time). A note on gig bags-I vastly prefer to have one that has backpack straps that are padded. When I lived in Chicago, I took public transit (subway, buses, commuter trains, etc) to gigs, so having the bass on my back gave me free hands in case I needed to bring an amp or just to access to my train tickets/cards.

Hard cases-it depends on the intended transport method. If you're looking for a light-duty case for an instrument you will be transporting in your car, a tolex case would suffice-they look cool and are a step up in protection from a gig bag. The base model SKB hardshells are a safe bet. Something like this. The next step up, and would be suitable for all but the heaviest of road/flight uses is the SKB iSeries. I've been using one of their open cavity cases since 2012. It has been in the back of the gear truck for over 1k gigs, flown around a dozen times, and other than replacing the wheels once and a few scratches, it is in great shape.

The Squier Vintage Modified series basses are typically P or J shaped. so they will fit in a wide range of cases.

I just bought a used Ibanez SR650 from Guitar Center -- my first bass -- and it's tremendously pleasing so far. It came with a hard case, which I'm pretty sure is an SKB 44, based on this Amazon listing: https://www.amazon.com/SKB-Electric-Bass-Rectangular-Hardshell/dp/B0015B0AX0/

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The case seems effectively to have been free, based on the price of other SR650s on GC's website, so that's sweet, but I've noticed that there's just a little bit of play when the bass is sitting in the open case. Is that normal, that the bass can shift a little within the padded cavity of the case? Maybe when the case is closed the padding on top locks it down?

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Or should I consider adding in some extra fabric or padding around the bass (around the body, I guess?) in order to make sure the bass is completely immobilized within the case?

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Any advice would be appreciated.

Get a diaper bag like this Graco. These are serious bags with lots of pockets. Go with something colorful and you'll hide in plain sight.

For your AR use a guitar bag and take a page from Chicago gangsters and their violin case tommy guns.

Nothin suspicious here, folks.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-HC-AG1-Hardshell-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B004I6ZGWO/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1XR8MR50KCOQP&coliid=I6WX8EIP94RN0

A gig bag had its advantages, like slinging it over your shoulder and heading out. A very good hard case is this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I6ZGWO/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I have one for a dreadnought and is a very solid case for the price.

You could just get a generic case like this one off Amazon, ChromaCast CC-EHC Electric Guitar Hard Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A270MZO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oiUrxbHST0C3Z

I'd probobly go for the Epi Les Paul case.

ChromaCast CC-EHC Electric Guitar Hard Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A270MZO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kUbhybPZPKW7Y

Not sure if this fits your description but thought I'd try

Bit more expensive than I wanted but would this work? Link

Or this?

IF you're flying with a hard case, you should make sure its durable enough to be gate checked.

Think about this one as well: http://www.amazon.com/SKB-Injection-molded-Paul-Flight/dp/B003BLOSA8