Gewa Prestige Bass Gig Bag 3/4

OK, I won't really know how good this case is until I've seen how it holds up after a year or two. The reason I chose it over the Thomann was the mention of YKK zips and thicker padding. I already have a Thomann BG case and it's superb. And so is this. Firstly, the zips - they feel top quality although they don't have YKK logo on them. They also extend around the top of the scroll. This makes it so so so much easier to get the bass in the case and especially lifting it out of the case. The exterior fabric and stitching, handle placement all look to the good. There is a very sensible design around the end pin: reinforced piping and velcro straps either side. Backstraps - well hell, I don't know why these are put on any case because they are somewhat impractical - they work but... paddding and interior all adequate and there is enough room for more generously sized basses too. But the real bonus is the weight - it is so so light. This makes it so much easier to handle the bass. And that makes it safer for you and your bass. There are lighter, but the lightest thing about those cases is your wallet afterwards. This was cheaper than my previous case, and yet a huge step up. I'm very pleased.

I have been using this for a couple of weeks now.I had three previous cheaper cases and it was always the zips that failed, especially where the cases were only just big enough for the bass.

I am using a Thomann 33AS 3/4 double bass. The Gewa case has plenty of space which means the zips are not under strain. The bow holder pocket has a rigid felt covered box inside it to protect the bow, this is a nice touch.

There are various handles in all the places that you would like them. I often carry my bass upright using a side should handle together with the front middle handle. The handles seem to be of good quality, but obviously time will tell.

There are cheaper cases, but I am pleased that I spent a little bit more and got a decent quality one.