Best Bass Guitar Case (2024 Update)

I think the price of guitar cases are totally inflated and to get one on sale is something one has to do to stretch the dollar. Okay, that being said, this case fits my China made Fender strat Squier to a tee. The eye catching tweed fits the Fender vibe. If you noticed my cons was durability i.e. the cases tweed look is attractive, but you wonder as road gigs pile up if the tweed doesnt start to tear and expose the raw components exterior of the case underneath? If they had lacquered the tweed exterior, the case itself would have a fighting chance to slip and slide into vans and carriage areas with little thought of rips and tears it would acquire in a short time. Again, I dont gig much these days, but if I was looking at a case long term that could withstand the road, this case would questionable unless you "handle with care" when you transport and load and unload your gear.James R

I didn't feel like spending over $200 and waiting until who knows when, for a Gibson Explorer case, so I picked one of these up. For the money, it's a good case. I carry my guitars with me to shows, so they are always in my vehicle, so this case does the job. I will say it feels a tad more sturdy than the Gator version of this case, and it's slightly smaller, which is a good thing given how large an Explorer case has to be. The only improvement I could wish for, is to make it tad smaller still. There's still several inches of room from the headstock to the edge of the case. Overall, for the money, I'm very happy with the case.Tony

I purchased this knowing that it wouldn't be a super durable road case but adequate for storage and playing out now and then. In those ways, it met my expectations. The case is made of very thin plywood, but not so flimsy that it can't function as a good light duty case. The hardware appears to be of decent quality and all of the latches lined up well. The lining was neatly applied and actually fairly soft and plush. It is a universal fit case, so I wasn't expecting it to be completely form fitting to my Telecaster. It will move around a bit in the case when you transport it. It could use better neck support, as well. But overall, not bad for the price. Where this product really came up short is with the application of the tweed covering. The tweed was applied over wood chips and small voids in the wood frame. No effort was made in sanding or prepping the wood prior to applying the cover material. This is only cosmetic, but looks really sloppy and substandard. Maybe I just got a rough one. I didn't expect perfection at this price, but I don't think this case ever should have left the factory like this.Pat

I received one of these cases with me Fender American Elite Shawbucker Stratocaster. I've loved the case, no problems and has alot of protection. I decided to buy a "beater" Fender Player Strat that I didn't have to worry as much about as my other premium guitars. It unfortunately does not come with a case. I was a little worried it wouldn't fit the same, but it's perfect. This case can definitely take a beating and protect your precious guitar. I highly recommend this case if you need a case for a Stratocaster.Michael

This case fit my MIJ Jazzmaster like a dream! I was able to get a discount with Musician's Friend as the previous case I was going to buy was on backorder. This case has far better specs than the SKB case I was going to buy and its well worth the money. Supports the neck properly, and has a nice compartment. The only thing I wish this case had more of was I wish the compartment was big enough to fit extra pickguards. Its a minor gripe and still has plenty of room for tuners, strings, picks, and the trem arm. Bottom Line: If you have a Jazzmaster that you're going to travel with or you want to keep it safe, then this is a must buy!Tim

Bought this case along with a Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster thinking it wouldn’t be as nice as the similar Fender case that is around $80 more but I did think it would at least be a solid, protective case. It is not. Exchanged emails with AMS to authorize an exchange for the SKB case and was made aware exchanges are not allowed on Easy payment options. Makes sense, I just wasn’t aware and I’m sure I’m not the first caught off guard. Opted to return for a refund and was told card on file would be charged around twelve bucks. To return a junky case that has carpet on the interior lifting up, and that also has “tolex” pulling apart on the outside. Lame. Just get the skb, or even better, order the deluxe molded fender case from someone who stocks it and hopefully stands behind the products they sell. Maybe just a byproduct of the Amazon era where decades old retailers are essentially operating like a punk distro…..Ty

.. endlich mal ein Super-Bass-Bag zu einem angemessen Preis .. ich habe lange nach sowas für meinen Halb-Akustik-Bass gesucht. … Top verarbeitet .. passt alles wie es soll .. und sieht auch noch gut aus .. Hut ab.. Ibanez ..ralf

What makes this case a bad design are the slot sections inside. The foam buckles, folds and breaks pretty quickly. This causes a situation where when you are removing or loading your guitar, facing left, in the left slot it rubs up against the strings and saddles of the guitar in the left slot section. I bought a 2010 Les Paul Goldtop and it was in mint condition. It is not anymore. All the damage has been caused by the case and not rocking out. There are a number of scratches, dings and chips at the bottom of the guitar and in the back that were caused from the guitar slipping off of the foam that separates the two guitars while trying to slip the guitar in and out into place. The thin foam padding that they have at the bottom of the lip has fallen off and that has caused some dings and scratches on my guitars when taking them out and loading them in. I do like the case for the ease of mobilizing the guitars but the design of the slots and UX of the case has fallen short. I was hoping that in our times that these things would have been addressed during the research phase of design but based on what I’ve experience with this product I doubt that much research and testing was invested in the actual load and unloading of guitars of even the UX of the product. On their website they use language like “ Whether you call them your "Babies" or your "Axes", we know how important your guitars are to you…”. I first thought about baby strollers and how padded and safe they are. I thought about how the designers of strollers think about how to remove danger or harm to the infant in the stroller.Elijah Zane Echeveste

This case is okay not great. I don't fly I just bought it to throw in my car and go to gigs. The quality of the build is well below SKB into the Gator end of the spectrum, okay not great. It will not fit a Jazz style bass which I thought was unusual given the popularity of that style instrument. I bought mine on sale and was disappointed. If I had paid full price I would have been angry.
Again okay not great.William Grubb

Have used this for 4 long tours with a band now and decided to get my own. Lightweight for fly gigs and sturdy as the walls of the Tower of London. I trust this with my most expensive gear.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

Not worthy of being called fender. It's like I bought a knock off brand. This was supposed to be for a Christmas present and so I ordered the dark blue one. It had the same issue of the leather falling off on the inside. The only thing keeping it together was a thin amount of glue. It was falling apart. So we returned it for another one. And got this light blue one. The problem was worse. We are having to glue it on ourselves. But honestly this is unacceptable. Not only was the leather unglued but there was several holes in the outside, and the fender logo inside is just plastic wrap on top of a metal button. My husband is dealing with it because I got it for him but I expected better. He loves fender, and I notice quality details right away and this wasn't it. They need to reevaluate what they are doing to save money. Definitely would not gonna buy again or recommend to anyone that wants a case that will last a long time. All of them on the store were like this by the way.Clarissa

I purchased the tweed/red case and really love it. I had read some negative review in the past so I was a little hesitant but the one I got arrived in perfect condition (quality materials, latches all line up, etc.) and just looks fantastic. One thing I would like others to know (should be more common knowledge and the case should come with a small instruction sheet, for which I would give a Fender/G&G a full 5/5 stars), is that at first you might think the case is a little small because of the padding — it is actually fine as long as you know that you need to "pre-squish" the sturdy padding and then properly insert the guitar (and also let it get settled for a bit). Indeed, this particular tweed case has very sturdy padding where the headstock and bottom of the guitar touch (also a little on the sides). This is a good thing in the long run but at first it appears as if the guitar might not fit (either a Tele or Strat with regular size headstock). There are forums explaining that it is best to put the head stock in first and then slowly push the bottom in. I would also add another very important step before that… With a little patience and elbow grease (but careful not to overdo it), spend a bit of time carefully squishing down the padding on both ends. After a little while, check (and re-check as necessary) to see if the guitar is getting easier to fit in (be especially careful with the high "e" string tuner when test fitting to avoid getting bad pressure on it). Your patience will pay off when you get to the point where the guitar fits very snug all around (without any loose movement). I suppose they could use more squishy material for the padding for an easier initial fit but it seems that would risk a loose fit in the long term. Since these cases are more for vintage vibe than, say, super-duty TSA-approved for heavy travel, it is more good than bad that the padding needs a bit of initial coaxing to get the best fit so it stays more snug long term.JOSE

This case is not what I expected from a G&G case. I've owned numerous G&G cases over the years and currently own two that came with my 70th anniversary Broadcaster and AVRI 62 Telecaster and this case is not the same quality as those. The first thing I noticed is that this case is extremely light. That's because it's made of thin, flimsy material and the top will flex under light pressure.The overall quality is nowhere close to the older G&G cases; tolex, latches, handle…everything. Also, my guitars fit very snugly in the older cases and with this one, my Tele has room to slide back and forth about a quarter of an inch. These cases aren't bad, they're just not great quality and what you'd expect from G&G. In my opinion they're a little overpriced for what you get, too. Also, be aware that the "orange" plush interior is closer to red than orange and does not look like the photos.Adam

Not much to say about a case, however I can echo what others had said regarding fitment as I was deciding whether or not I would buy it. It fits the guitar absolutely perfectly…no slop, no chaffing or hot spot areas. If you need a case for the 1000 series…this is a no brainer.Mike

I use this case to store my LTD M-330R. My first impression was that the fit was very snug. You'll have to force it in (just a tad) the first four or five times and from then on it'll stay a nice tight fit. The compartment is roomy, I was able to fit in a strap, an AUX cord, an instrument cable (10 ft), a 6 in patch cable, a set of strings, capo, string winder, whammy bar, and a couple other things and I still have plenty of room left. My only complaint (and it honestly doesn't even matter to me especially since my guitar is black) is that the inside is light blue. I expected black, but black contrasts well with any color so I don't mind. It's still a great lookin' case!Nathan

This Ibanez gig bag is well constructed, with fabric and materials that have a nice feel and appearance. The design and style is sharp and sexy, with nice accents in the construction. This is not a fitted bag, and as such it is generous in its dimensions, but not excessively loose that the instrument moves around a lot inside. The bag has well-positioned shoulder straps, a hand strap, and a clever hanger hook at the top. The accessories pocket is generous and can likely accommodate whatever you should need: strap, tuner, cable, cloth, extra strings, etc. It is worth noting that this bag is not superbly padded and will not replace the purpose or value of a proper hard case. However, it will adequately keep your instrument from getting knocked around, dinged and scratched. It is an ideal lightweight cover for transport to gigs or storage at home, but I would not advise loading this into the van between the 4×10 and Twin Reverb.Mars

I have two Ibanez basses. One has its own hard shell case and it's my performance bass. My practice bass however had no case until now. I bought the PowerPad bass guitar gig bag because I was traveling to L.A. by car for a band get-together and wanted to bring my practice bass. I treat my equipment well (or try to) and wanted some protection for it while traveling. Quality-wise it was perfect. Good workmanship, all zippers functional and it seems tough enough to last a long time. After the trip I was quite pleased with the gig bag. The padding is adequate, at least for me because again, I don't throw things around. It sat behind the front seats in the car and I never felt that my bass was in danger. I love the big pockets on the front; they held my coiled cord and my condenser mic & cable. I never got around to using the smaller pocket near the headstock but that's there also. Plenty of handles and different ways to carry it. One of the big things I liked about the bag was the fact that the bottom of the bag is wide, flat and maintains its shape. What that means is I can lean the case up against a wall with the bass inside and it doesn't want to roll off to one side and fall down. Overall, well worth the money. For a gig bag I think there's no reason to look any further.edbeachwood

I bought this bag to carry my Gibson ES 175 to gigs, since the hard case is heavy and I have too much stuff to carry already. It is light-weight, keeps its shape sufficiently to provide support and as much protection as you can expect from a bag, yet I can fold it in half and stash it inside another gear bag to get it out of the way on the stand. It has comfortable backpack straps, which is great if you have to walk any distance with your hands full of music and keys or whatever. It has three compartments on the front, each easily accessible and ideal for picks, tuners, metronomes, extra strings, foot stands, iPad, or however much you dare put up against your precious guitar. The largest compartment appears to be big enough to fit standard 8-1/2×11 paper, though I'm all digital these days. Best of all, it has two handles — one on the front and one on the side, invaluable when sliding your guitar in and out of the car.DNWord

I was looking for an affordable case preferably made by Fender for my new Tele. I took a punt and choose this urban style tele bag. It actually fits the guitar very well with little excess room. You cant fit too much stuff in the pockets but its just right for my needs. Feels quite well made, good size, some padding, a couple of pockets, a nice/different colour (which makes me a bit dizzy if I stare at it for too long 🙂 and an extra handle above the pockets. Really like this bag. Cant fault it for the price. Would recommend.700long

I had a cheaper dual gig bag that I had used for years to get to gigs. But as I got better, my basses got a little higher end and I wanted better protection for them. I had previously purchased a single Mono M80 on a whim and was using that for transport to practice when I usually only need the one bass. It's worked well and held up so I'm sure this dual model will too. I also got the "Tick" to pack-in my necessary cables and gear in one swoop. I can move it between my single M80 for practice and my dual for the gig eliminating the need to bring in my duffle bag of gear. That can stay put in the car with my spares until needed, freeing up a hand for the amp. Mono seems to be a good brand and I trust it to protect what's top end for my budget; my Stingray 5 and my American Deluxe Jazz V.Zeta05

Excellent Bag! Excellent quality!! This bag will last you a life time. My only concern is that it gets very very heavy when you put two basses into it. Right now it is holding two older MM Stingrays, and the bag weighs a ton! It's not a bag that I would constantly carry with me. Despite weight issues its a great bag!Ferd

when I first tried to put the bass in it- it didn't fit like I thought it should have fit- but i understand that its "new" and needs 'breaking in'.. im happy with my purchase, proaudioland won't get a bad rep from me. I just think maybe a modification to their design so you don't have to force it in… it will work just fine and the wall hanger??? SUPER BAD@$$! strong- holds my BC RICH Warlock without any issues was installed in less than 5 minutes ***** (5 stars for the hanger)702stagehand

I bought this bag for an acoustic bass guitar as listed in the title. Be cautious of the size of this bag. It is almost a foot too small for a Bass Guitar. Nice product but will not/does not fit a bass as mentioned in description on title.travislikesit

I still give this a 5star rating. For the price it's excellent. It's very comfortable to carry. The latches are easy to use. It's durable, much better constructed than a case that sells for $30 less that I looked at. It fits my 35" string length MTD 5-string with length to spare. Drawbacks: Obviously no concealed compartment inside so everything is visible when you open it at a gig, so a pouch for those private items is useful. (The lid seals the two aux compartments so things don't fly around loose.) I have to rotate the top tuner flat or the tuner rests on the bottom of the case (something to remember and never forget although not really major). "TSA Approved" implies you'd be flying with this thing… not a custom fit case to careful inner packing would need to be considered, right?Steve

I was looking for a case for my Sterling Ray 34 bass. I saw a previous review on here stating that they bought one for their Ray 34, and that it fit perfectly. So I bought it based on that. It fits darn near perfectly. Nice long neck support. 2 rather large storage compartments. Plush (chocolate colored) interior. And the TSA latches are tight and secure. If your looking for a nice, reasonably affordable case to protect your investment. Don't hesitate to give these cases a shot.Bill

Well the measurements were accurate and there was some padding that helped with enough space for my large bass guitar. A B.C. Rich Mockingbird bass ('84) that has a strange and beautiful shape to it. But many cases don't fit it. Some custom cases are hundreds more than this one and I'm thankful that it fits well. A little tight on the lower horn but it fits! I like the two spaces for misc. stuff. The light is a great added feature but haven't really used it yet. But nice to have it for that situation where you will need it. Its sufficiently different on the outside from a similar model so there is no confusion between my 2 basses.leonardo_rhema

I've owned a lot of the pricier gigbags like Reunion Blues and Mono M80 and this is just as good for protection and storage. You can't beat these for the pricing.Shane

There are a lot of brands of good quality gig bags out there. But this ProTec Contego is one of the best, simplest and most well made cases available. It is durable, ergonomic, and relatively light weight. I still have my 4 year old Contego and it still looks brand new…and I gig a LOT as a professional bassist in Chicago and abroad. ProTec has only improved upon a great thing with this newer version of the Contego. Very happy with my purchase!K2

Great case for occasional light use. I would not recommend for regular gigging or extensive travel. I would have given a 5 star rating if more moveable cushions had been included to allow a more custom fitting.Keith B

The Vertigo is about as good as it gets for gigbags. The top load design really give way to protecting the body of the bass. This case provides more protection than any other gigbag Ive used. I make sure I zip it up when not in use, so stuff doesnt get down in to the bottom of the case. With a traditional fully unzippable case, you can open it up and see the whole area, easily cleaning it. With the Vertigo, you have to take a little extra effort to make sure it stays clean. I love how you can just slip the bass in and the neck holder does a great job of keeping it secure. Ill be offering this case as an upgrade on the basses I build. It doesnt have as many pockets as the other hi-end gigbags such as the ProTec Contego, so you have to buy the extra snap on case to carry stuff like effect pedals or a direct box.gregory1041

This is the best bag to date that I own. Scored it at $190 and free shipping! Safe and secure, I added a tsa bag lock which fit great through the zippers. Very spacious front pocket that is great for holding various cables, books or even my wireless. There is a small netted pocket inside of the larger one, but the design is flawed for holding smaller items. It is a weird boomerang shape that allows items to slide down the side. If youre looking for a great, safe, well built bag for holding a strap, cable, tuner and possibly a small collapsible bass stand then this one will get the job done! I also picked up the tick for easier access for business cards, a soft cloth, some tools and my primary cable. Now its a portable office!ocdman2012

Superb bass gigbag. Offers excellent protection, while being light and portable. Very well made, quality design and material. Particularly like the "boot", top loading design and hard wearing "sharkskin" exterior. Quite pricey but worth it to protect a prized instrument. Would prefer internal lining to be tauter and tougher, maybe stitched and quilted. Would buy again and particularly recommend to gigging players using cars or public transport.Mr G. S.

I've had my M80 bass bag since September 2012. It has been the best bag I have ever owned. It is very light, and really protects your instrument exceptionally well. I had my bass fall a few feet off a drum riser. I freaked out! But when I removed my trusty G&L L2500 from the gigbag, not only was it unharmed, it was still in tune! So the reason I want to update my original review on this same site is, I want to tell everyone about how good the company that makes the bag is. I had some sticthing come lose inside the bag that attaches the protective liner inside the case, for the bridge. Some how my bass snagged the stictching and started to tear it off. Also, inside the main pocket for accessories, some fabric had begun to shread and the inner flap looked like it might eventually rip way. Neither of these defects effected the primary function of protecting the instrument. I have used the bag extensively, and crammed lots of cables, stomp boxes books, etc in the compartment, many many times. I took pictures of the bag and emailed them to Mono's coustomer service link. Jen,in coustomer service, responded to me right away, and in a few days, they sent me a brand spanking new bag to replace my old one… no charge. They paid for all the shipping including the return of the defective gigbag. I noted in a email to Jen, that I would like to see them increase the length of the back pack straps. She sent me some custom made extensions immediately! No Charge for those either, again. This company has very high standards, and obviously is "aiming high". The coustomer service goes beyond adequate, by a measure that no other manufacturers can even come close. It was as though I had a relative working for the company! I give them 10 stars! Their product is the best I have ever owned, and when I used it hard and damaged it, "they stepped up". This is a company you want to do business with. I would like to own stock in them!Charlietahoe2namon

This is hands-down the best gig bag I've ever bought. The build and materials of this bag is exceptional, and the features make it extremely functional and portable. The company dares the user to "wear it out," and I think the bag is up to the test. I've had other bags in the past, but none of them were like this one– it's made for the long haul, and that makes it worth the money.Jason

Gig bags have gotten to be too generic in the past few years. They are made as one size fits all and your guitar fits too loosely in them. They also don't last as long. I decided it was time to go ahead and pay a little extra for a good one. This one advertised nice features and some of them are unique. The headlock, keychain hook, chord strap, cutout for guitar strap hook, waterproof sharkskin and other features that come in handy (especially the strong padding). A couple of things I wasn't as happy about is the height and not as much storage as I would like. But storage is a common problem when you switch to a new bag. Even though it is too tall, it will still lay flat on the back seat of my Explorer. And because of the Headlock at the top and the cutout at the bottom, my bass does not flop around inside. Good item.L Star