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Part of that group of specs is having handles recessed, and corners reinforced if I recall anything anymore. Latches too. — -rob Slidell, LA O> /() ^^
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> What does "ATA flight case" actually mean? Is it some kind of approved > strength spec where the airline will assume responsibility? > Hah! Airline accept responsibility! It is to laugh! > It means that the case conforms to ATA (Airline Transport Association) > Specification 300 Category 1 > http://www.starcase.com/starfactsformataspec.html > This means it should be able to withstand some pretty serious conditions > in flight (or more dangerous, on the ground being handled by the baggage > mishandlers!). I seriously doubt that the airline will take any more > responsibility for damage to your instrument if damaged than they would > if it were shipped in a cardboard box. Well, slightly more, they won’t > make you sign the ‘innapropriate packaging’ waiver, just the ‘we won’t > pay very much if this item is damaged, so you’d better have it insured’ > waiver. The good news is your insurance might actually be valid if you > are using an ATA approved case. > — Derek > — > Many Hands – Trans Cultural Music from Aotearoa/New Zealand > http://www.manyhands.co.nz/
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Calton cases are really nice….but they’re really expensive. I can’t justify buying an $800 case for a $500 bass. That’s just me though. I’ve had good results getting my cases built at Dinosaur cases in Vancouver. http://www.dinosaurcases.com/ Jay S
>Any bass case recommendations? > http://www.caltoncases.ab.ca/count1/electrics.htm > jeffb
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> "Take care of the luxuries and the necessities will take care of themselves" > -Dorothy Parker
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Here’s something interesting for you: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20830&item=377… Check it out on Ebay and best of luck! Rob
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> What does "ATA flight case" actually mean? Is it some kind of approved > strength spec where the airline will assume responsibility?
Hah! Airline accept responsibility! It is to laugh! It means that the case conforms to ATA (Airline Transport Association) Specification 300 Category 1 http://www.starcase.com/starfactsformataspec.html This means it should be able to withstand some pretty serious conditions in flight (or more dangerous, on the ground being handled by the baggage mishandlers!). I seriously doubt that the airline will take any more responsibility for damage to your instrument if damaged than they would if it were shipped in a cardboard box. Well, slightly more, they won’t make you sign the ‘innapropriate packaging’ waiver, just the ‘we won’t pay very much if this item is damaged, so you’d better have it insured’ waiver. The good news is your insurance might actually be valid if you are using an ATA approved case. — Derek — Many Hands – Trans Cultural Music from Aotearoa/New Zealand http://www.manyhands.co.nz/
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I’m unaware of what’s out there, since the last time I needed such a thing, in the 80s. All I know is Anvil case. What’s out there that’s strong and protective and lighter? What does "ATA flight case" actually mean? Is it some kind of approved strength spec where the airline will assume responsibility? Any bass case recommendations?
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>Any bass case recommendations?
http://www.caltoncases.ab.ca/count1/electrics.htm jeffb "Take care of the luxuries and the necessities will take care of themselves" -Dorothy Parker
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> Any bass case recommendations?
http://www.cases2go.com/html/zh_bass_guitar_case.html
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I believe "ATA" refers to this group: http://www.airlines.org/news/news.aspx — Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm "I am quite sure now that often, very often, in matters concerning religion and politics a man’s reasoning powers are not above the monkey’s." – Mark Twain
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m unaware of what’s out there, since the last time I needed such a thing, in > the 80s. All I know is Anvil case. > What’s out there that’s strong and protective and lighter? > What does "ATA flight case" actually mean? Is it some kind of approved > strength spec where the airline will assume responsibility? > Any bass case recommendations?
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Wow, the Calton and Zero cases look great. But I cannot afford, unless I can find one used. What’s the best case $250 can buy? I’d like something better than the numerous < $109. cases out there. Bigger question: Which is the way to go — plywood vs. molded polyurethane vs. alluminum?
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> I’m unaware of what’s out there, since the last time I needed such a thing, in > the 80s. All I know is Anvil case. > What’s out there that’s strong and protective and lighter? > What does "ATA flight case" actually mean? Is it some kind of approved > strength spec where the airline will assume responsibility? > Any bass case recommendations?
Caveat: I *haven’t* used this case, but it makes a ton of sense to me, assuming you have a good-quality, well padded gig bag, and want some flexibility when you get where you’re going. And it costs 1/7th of a Zero Halliburton! http://tinyurl.com/4cnuw HTH -jb — John Bigboote Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems "The Future Begins Tomorrow"
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>Wow, the Calton and Zero cases look great. But I cannot afford, unless I can >find one used.
And you never will. >What’s the best case $250 can buy? I’d like something better than the numerous > < $109. cases out there.
Look for a used Anvil type flight case. Not super easy to find but they are out there. >Bigger question: Which is the way to go — plywood vs. molded polyurethane vs. >alluminum?
I have a $6K+ bass I regularly use on gigs that travels with me in a $69 gig bag. That being said I also have a Calton for it that keeps me from being a nervous wreck when I have flown with it. I guess the point is that you either need a flight case or you don’t. If you do need one buck up for it or be prepared for the worst. If you don’t need one then save the money. jeffb "Take care of the luxuries and the necessities will take care of themselves" -Dorothy Parker
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