Thomann Bass Case Tweed

My only real gripe with this case is that it will only fit P Basses perfectly. The body of a Jazz bass is just too wide and the bass pushes the side of the case out at the lower bout by about an inch. Consequently, the lid won't close properly and if you left a jazz bass inside it for any length of time the case would be permanently distorted. Basses with tilted back head-stocks would be in severe danger of the head-stock snapping off as the case isn't deep enough to accommodate them. The neck support is perfect for a four string but a fiver wouldn't sit snugly, the neck recess is too narrow.

With that in mind, it is a great looking case. The outer cover is made of cloth and stands up to very close inspection and still looks really high quality. The plush on the inside could be a little shaggier but is good enough. The quality of the internal components is a little flimsy but it should be fine if the case isn't abused.

Others have mentioned a glue smell. It was very strong at first but I left it open for a few days and it diminished a lot. After a couple of months it just smells new.

The balance with a Harley Benton PB-50 in it is quite good. It tilts just a little towards the head-stock. If the body of the bass was a few pounds heavier, the balance would be perfect. Since these are mostly used to carry an instrument to and from a vehicle, I don't think this is really a problem. If I had to carry a bass any distance I'd use a well padded soft case with backpack style straps.

It has two locks that are really just to stop it popping open by accident. The keys are just flat bits of metal (shaped like little guitars which is cute) and any screwdriver the right size would operate them just as well. Not a problem for me but worth knowing if security is an issue for you.

In summary, a great looking case for any price but the quality of the internals and construction do seem to reflect the price. I'm glad I bought it and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for storing and transporting a P-bass. There are better choices for other styles of bass.

I think this case, for the price, is a good investment. Although I use a gig bag more often, when called upon it does the job well. There's plenty of padding to protect your bass and the locks are good, not the best, but good. There's a nice little compartment for a few bits, you'll only get small things in like picks and small tuners. I would tend to put my leads at the top beside where the headstock goes, so there's space available there.

I have a fender P-bass and I have to say it is quite heavy when carrying about, so I only use it for gigs really. Also its extremely long, although, I do think most cases are, so if you have a small car or have to fit a lot of gear in your vehicle, you may run into problems.

All the parts seem good to me, standard for the price. Lovely tweed finish that catches the eye of many, which I suppose is a plus. I did manage to drop it once coming of a bus, but I survived the impact well, so it is quite sturdy.

Definitely worth the money.

I bought this because I needed an extra case for my new Squier 40th Anniversary Precision Bass (Gold Edition). Seeing the pictures on the Thomann website, I thought this hardcase looked pretty nice.

I'm not a professional bass player, and I don't travel around with my bass very often, hence I thought that for the VERY affordable price this nifty looking tweed case was juste the thing for me.

Turns out I was absolutely right on all counts. I love the case, and for light travel (in cars or on foot), this thing is perfect and it looks fabulous. Perhaps if you're gigging professional who travels a lot on airplanes you will need something sturdier, but if your needs are similar to mine, I would highly recommend this item. Cheers Thomann !!!

This item really wowed me. I didn't expect this kind of quality from an item with this price. It has class, it is durable, good space and you don't have that fear of falling apart.

There are two things were these lack:
- Handling: the case center of gravity is kind of strange so you find yourself trying to level it. A little uncomfortable in this aspect. Maybe Thomann could take care of this easily by moving the handle a little bit.
- "Dancing": i find that my bass isn't really "sticky" in its place. This is normal since this more of a general bass case but maybe a little strap on top fixing the neck?

Please don't get me wrong, this is an amazing case and I only talked about those two issues so it could be perfect.

I love the way this case looks! I bought it for my new Harley Benton JB-40FL. I was worried it would not fit after reading the reviews, but she fits perfectly! The case definitely isn't the most robust case I have seen, but it is adequate to protect the instrument. There are some quality control issues (latch had to be bent back to correct shape and sides don't all close perfectly), but it is excellent for the price. My only issue is the handle. I have had handles break off cases before, and I worry that since the JB-40 is exceptionally heavy, the plastic handle may break. I will try to figure a way to reinforce the handle if possible. Overall, I am pleased and would recommend this case to others.