I've always thought it would be nice to have a very special, quality bass bag, one that I could truly call my own. You'll find that this bag reflects some of my favorite features of other bags I've used, but adds a few touches I liked. Here's the result - a roomy, well-padded, special case at a great price!

If you've been to my site before, you know that one of my most important criteria for a bass bag, aside from the obvious protection and price, is how easy it is to get on and off. I don't feel like having a wrestling match with a bag with one hand while trying to keep the bass steady with the other. These bags have zippers on both sides of the bag -- one that goes from the endpin to within a few inches of the top, and the other that just about opens to the top of the lower bout of the bass. As you see from the photo, this bag opens w-i-d-e, ready to swallow your bass without the aggravation other cases have caused me in the past. My old Kay bass is inside the case in the photo to the left - it fits it like a glove!



Features:

• FIVE double stitched handles for easy maneuvering, carrying and transporting - a heavily reinforced double suitcase style on the side for both vertical and horizontal carrying, plus an adjustable length lower bout handle so you can set it for your reach length. Plus, this case adds a trio of what I like to call "wrangling" handles; one down near the endpin, a vertical grab type on the side and one up above the front pocket - these handles give you more handholds when you're trying to maneuver your bass into a small car or through a doorway. The newest version of the case adds a reinforced suitcase handle on the other side.
• Monster sized, smooth, luggage grade, self-healing zippers on both sides and all pockets.
• Large padded bridge protector with our International BASS logo.
• "No stress" zipper stops at the end pin avoids "zipper-strip" and ensures a long life. Plenty of room for your endpin to support the instrument in transit, and it is accessible if you use a bass wheel.
• One bow pocket on the front. The bow pocket has been lengthened to 31 inches to accommodate longer bows
• Three accessory compartments on the back, including a string package-sized at the top of the headstock, and one on the front in the traditional position.
• A pair of METAL D-rings (one on each side, near the upper bout) to help secure or carry the instrument. (See deytail photos for closeups of the rings). Some owners have attached straps of their own to these anchor points (not included).
• Rich lining with finished seams -- no rough edges to rub your bass the wrong way.
• Extra thick, high density, two stage foam padding that is nicely firm, not floppy, and sealed within the fabric of the case; the foam alone is 20mm (over 3/4 inch) thick. Two layers consisting of 15mm regular + 5mm "stiff" to add body and rigidity.
• Durable Cordura style, heavy duty material outer shell, not that lightweight nylon fabric - This bag is in the common black color with black piping; the bag is also available in a tasteful hunter green with black piping - see my other auctions! (Some of the photos in this auction are of the green bag; however, the bag being sold in this auction is BLACK).
• Custom-embroidered "Bass" emblem - when the inevitable comedian sees you walking with the bass and says "gee, what a big violin!" you can point to it a give them the appropriate look of disdain. Click on the image at right for a close-up. You'll also receive a BASS Oval sticker (see below) with your order!

Click for a closeup of the padding - 20mm dual-layer to protect your valuable instrument! (same as the newest bag)

Click for a detailed diagram of this case's measurements.