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lowlife
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Username: lowlife

Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 4:59 pm:   Edit Post

The dealer who sold me my new Excel 4 was only able to offer to me a standard rectangular shapped case, which, in my opinion will afford little protection to this fine instrument. Can any one offer any suggestions as to a mfg/model of quality cases. Apparently, in my area (Montreal, Canada) I cannot seem to find any.
rami
Advanced Member
Username: rami

Post Number: 273
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 5:46 pm:   Edit Post

The Excel fits nicely into a standard generic P-Bass case. It's on par with the quality of the cases made for Alembic Basses. That's what I put my Excels in - works great for me.
I think the next level of cases would be a road case, but they're too heavy and impractical (and expensive) for daily use.

Good luck.

Rami
dnburgess
Intermediate Member
Username: dnburgess

Post Number: 168
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 6:02 pm:   Edit Post

You can order a custom fitted case from Alembic for $280 - http://www.alembic.com/prod/prices.html

But my preference for everyday use is the Gator deluxe moulded case: http://www.gatorcases.com/sections/prdct/prdct-guitar.htm

These are widely available and pretty cheap.
dannobasso
Intermediate Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 109
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 8:55 pm:   Edit Post

Believe it or not, the Excel fits in a Spoiler case. I bought a road case for a custom Alembic once. It's huge and looks like a big yellow casket. You have to ask yourself how much abuse is this thing gonna take going from gig to gig. I once swore I'd never use a gig bag. I do now. It's a large Sam Ash padded model Good enough for short hops to rehearsals and small gigs. SKB makes a number of molded cases that are very sturdy and pretty cheap in price. Carvin sells molded cases as well. Coffin cases are usually on sale. Perhaps you could ask your dealer to order you one and get a break on the price? Good hunting.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 1354
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 3:44 pm:   Edit Post

The dealer in Canada doesn't usually order cases with the models that will fit in more generic brands. If you get an order for hardshell case in with them soon, we can pack one of their new Excels in it. The shipment is scheduled to leave on Tuesday, so order from them this week to save $$ on shipping.
lowlife
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Username: lowlife

Post Number: 7
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 3:12 am:   Edit Post

Mica, thanks for the heads-up, but due to prior year end commitments, I doubt if I'll be able to get down to the dealer on time. Since I have a standard rectangular case, it will have to do for the time being.
Happy New year to all!
Ellery
landskov
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Username: landskov

Post Number: 9
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 1:07 pm:   Edit Post

Check this one - http://www.z-cases.com/

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