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slugbass
Junior
Username: slugbass

Post Number: 20
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 8:16 am:   Edit Post

Maybe one of you fine folks can help me.

I have a Spoiler Exploiter, which I absolutely LOVE, but the case I have for it is about the size of a small boat. I'm looking to get a smaller case, or better yet, a gig bag. I know Alembic has gig bags, but they're also a bit on the price-y side. The Explorer-style body and the medium scale neck precludes a lot of gig bags, so I'm curious if there's anything out there (reasonably priced) to get my bass from one local show to another. I saw a Warwick Softlight Case, but thought that might not be wide enough, and was also thinking about a keyboard case, but that would be too long.

Thanks for your help.

Gregg
dnburgess
Intermediate Member
Username: dnburgess

Post Number: 144
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 2:12 pm:   Edit Post

The problem with the Exploiter body shape is that it takes a large rectangle to encompass the instrument - so the only way to get a smaller case is to move away from the rectangle to a case that is contoured to the instrument.

I am currently investigating this issue and the best solution seems to be companies that make custom cases for electronic instruments, computers, etc. I am looking at getting a case tailored to my Spyder from a very sexy dimpled aluminium (<= NB correct spelling). This will not, however, be a cheap solution.
stoney
Advanced Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 251
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2003 - 6:03 am:   Edit Post

Hey maybe you guys can get about 10 Exploiter types to get together and get a quantity discount. Hey, I'm not kidding. I'll bet there are plenty out there that would like a custom case for the Exploiter.
alembic76407
Advanced Member
Username: alembic76407

Post Number: 217
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2003 - 2:30 pm:   Edit Post

count my guitar player in, he hates his Exploiter case it's the size of a Buick and if he can get a new case at a good price he will give his old case for my Series 1, I'll just have to gut it and and put my padding from my case in it

David T
jet_powers
Member
Username: jet_powers

Post Number: 90
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2003 - 3:15 pm:   Edit Post

My Exploiter case is a real pain to move around but at the same time I am glad I have it. The gig bag it came with just wasn't protecting it properly. It was getting banged about in transit from vehicle to venue and back and I had stopped taking it out of the house until until I could order and receive my hard shell case. Expensive case but well worth the protection it affords. To me, I just look at it as resigning myself to the fact that it's part of the territory of Exploiters.

Paul the John one

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