Granted, a gig bag is usually perfectly adequate for transporting a bass, but sometimes you need a bit more protection. For instance, when the instrument vanishes among boxes and cases on the way to the gig in the tour bus, or if it needs to be stored under optimum protective conditions. The Gator GC-Bass ABS Case, with its shell made of impact-resistant ABS plastic, robust aluminium strips, and firmly locking latches, offers the optimum solution for transporting or storing your favourite instrument safely, at an extremely attractive price!
The Gator product range offers numerous custom-made cases for almost all types of basses and guitars. The GC-Bass ABS Case was developed specifically for standard basses and is designed to accommodate instruments of this type of design. The instrument should have a body length of approximately 540mm, a height of approximately 76mm, a width of approximately 350mm, and a total length of approximately 1210mm. A solid handle is attached in an offset position and ensures that the case and its valuable contents can be carried horizontally. Thanks to the aluminium strip around the entire rim of the case, you can also accidentally bump into obstacles without causing any damage. The interior contains an EPS foam core covered with velvety-soft plush. Besides offering the perfect fit complete with neck support, the soft material also protects the instrument perfectly from scratches. In addition, two storage compartments are provided for keeping important accessories, such as cables or tuners.
The Gator GC-Bass ABS Case is suitable for all touring musicians who travel a lot and attach great importance to transporting their delicate equipment as safely as possible. Although hardly more expensive than a decent gig bag, this case offers considerably better protection and is the ideal companion when on the way to a lesson or to the rehearsal room, as well as for gigs and tours The sturdy handle allows the case to be carried in an optimally balanced position. The neck support on the inside combined with the precise fit of the EPS foam used virtually pulls the instrument right in.
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.
The Gator GC-Bass ABS case shows its potential mainly when transport requires a bit of rough handling. The hard and shock-resistant ABS plastic shell can easily withstand even the hardest knocks, and the robust aluminium strip fitted around the rim ensures that the three latches are perfectly aligned. If, on the other hand, the instrument is to be stored for extended periods in the cellar or the rehearsal room where conditions are not ideal, the case also rises effortlessly to the occasion. In this way, that beloved bass can be kept safe and protected from external influences over a longer period of time, embedded in soft plush. Naturally, the Gator GC-Bass ABS case is also equipped with a lock to prevent unauthorised access.