Gator GWE-BASS Economy Wood Case for Electric Bass Guitar
Gator GWE-BASS Economy Wood Case for Electric Bass Guitar Reviews
Gator's Economy Wood Case for your electric bass guitar is the perfect solution whether you're gigging or looking for an at-home storage option. The Economy Wood Case's tolex-covered plywood construction is strong and durable and will get you and your bass through years of gigs safely. Since it isn't shaped for a specific bass, it's a great way to protect and store your precious vintage basses at home. Sweetwater makes it easy for you to find just the right case-fit for your bass and lifestyle, so if you're wondering if Gator's Economy Wood Case is the right one for you, give your Sales Engineer a call.
Fits My Harley Benton MSB-5 Nicely
I was surprised at how light and thin this case is. It is generic, so it will not prevent all movement within it, but I just need it for keeping my bass protected while storing it at home. I will probably get another one or two so all of my basses have a permanent home. I may also replace one of my plastic shell Gator cases that has cracked with one of these.
Fits Danelectro Baritone
If you're looking for a case that fits a Danelectro baritone guitar, this one is it. It might be a couple inches too long but the width and depth are perfect. The only problem is you'll need a towel or something to prevent the guitar from sliding up and down. But if you own one of these baritones you know it's pretty much impossible to find a hard case for it. So having to put something in there to prevent it from sliding doesn't bother me at all. I took off half a star because it isn't made of the best materials, but what you get is good for the price point.
Awesome
It's working out great not to heavy. Plush interior cradles my bass. Just great over all. Has the sweet water sticker on it
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The bass guitar case is great, better than I expected. Seems to be good quality and will last a life time. I'm very pleased with the case and the way Sweetwater handled my phone call and the fast delivery. This is the second time I've ordered from Sweetwater and ha been pleased both times. Thanks again Sweetwater.
Gator GWE-BASS Economy Wood Case for Electric Bass Guitar
The case is great except for one thing. It only has 2 feet on the bottom when you sit it down, handle up. You have to be careful, especially if you're even on a small grade or a slight uneven area. I think this is a flaw and should be looked into by Gator. There should be 2 feet on each end for more stability.
Great case
I got this case to carry a bass guitar that has a slightly wider bout on the lower part of the body. Most cases I looked at weren't quite wide enough for my bass, but the Gator GWE-BASS case fits it like a glove. I've got Gator cases for various musical equipment and I have never been disappointed.
Not stable but safe
I use this with a Schecter CV4. The bass will move around in the case. It does so almost every time. It has yet to present any kind of problem though. The freedom of movement isn't exactly stellar for that big bass in that little case. Don't expect a nice snug fit, but it is a hard case that can stand up to a moderate pounding. A flight this is not: pony up a solid $ at least if that is what you expect. And often companies would like to charge prices that high or close to it for a "molded" case specific to your bass. Good luck with that. I have found that many of those are just hard plastic that looks good. This case is wood. You can feel it.
Great Case with Minor Flaws
This is a great case and awesome for the price. One of the latches doesn't line up perfectly, so I have to be careful closing it. The little feet on the latch side are not even, so it doesn't really balance standing up on its side, but it's fine flat on the ground or leaning against something. Otherwise, it is sturdy, has a nice feel, and fits my bass well. I see it lasting a long time. The inner compartment holds all my accessories, extra strings, and misc items.
Exceeded all expectations
For being an "economy" bass case, I feel like this case actually provides a slight deluxe-type quality. It's felt interior feels super nice and sits the bass down real easy, and it has plenty of space on both upper and lower decks for cables and smaller pedals. Not to mention the middle interior compartment, which is a great space for smaller accessories that I like to use for an extra string pack, extra picks, and my small set of wireless receivers as it holds everything nice and steady ensuring that nothing falls out of place.
Solid case
Solid case overall. It beats out the competition at the some price point like the roadrunner RRDWB. The inside is more supportive. I got this for a Squire Affinity Series Jazz bass and it's a good fit. My only issue with the case is that the part where the neck rests there is a bit of wiggle room, but being a universal case I guess that's too be expected.
Reasonable Quality for the Price but Very Generic Fit
I purchased this product for a P bass "tribute build" to transport the instrument back and forth to my luthier. The item was selected because the desired Fender Classic Series Wood Case for P/J Basses wasn't in stock at the time.
While the product quality of the Gator case is reasonable for the price point, the case doesn't provide a snug, protective fit for either P or J basses. As a result, I sent the Gator case back and purchased the Fender once it was back in stock.
Bottom-line, a good, generic case for the value.
Good Value
I needed a hard case for my Gretsch G2220 short scale. I play this bass 'cos I'm a bass player with short stubby fingers not able to play normal 33" + scale bases and I need a short scale 30" bass. Besides, I can move my fingers faster over the shorter scale. No one seems to make a hard case specific for this G2220 guitar. I emailed Gretsch - no reply. Sweetwater recommended the GWE-Bass as a "good fit". I purchased the case based on this recommendation and yes, it turned out to be a good fit, probably closer to an excellent fit. The case is very sturdy, well constructed, and good value. I'm very happy with it. Great job Sweetwater, you know your business.
Sturdy case and fits my P bass well.
Great inexpensive bass case.
Not bad.
Not too bad, but you get what you pay for, so I'm not complaining. I would not want to tour with it, but to keep the dust off my bass, it will do quite nicely.
Nice looking case
A very sleek, modern-looking case. Will hold pretty much any bass you can imagine, and a huge pick-box. Just got it, but optimistic about endurance. Can't beat it for the price.
Great Recommendation from Sales Engineer at Sweetwater
I frequently call my sales contact at Sweetwater for recommendations on music gear for our Music Committee at Quincy Village Independent Living community. We had a like-new bass guitar donated recently that needed a case. Chris Carter recommended the Gator case and the guitar fits like it was made for it.
The case is not too heavy, looks and handles great. And it was a great value considering our limited budget.
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Excellent case, just perfect for my Yamaha TRBX 305. Case and bass stays in my studio, I wouldn't take to gigs unless it travels in the backseat of my car.
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