HELP!!! I need a new hardhell case for my Reverse 1965 Bluebird!!!!!!

Bionic-Joe · September 01, 2008, 09:22:34 AM

Does anyone here in the states know where I can order one of those newer thunderbird cases with the white lining? I got the HOLY GRAIL of basses for me from Chicago Music Exchange and need a new solid case with proper support. Yes, I got the 1965 Pelham bluebird II. It's plays and sounds so nice it's eerie. It almost scares the crap out of me each time I play it. It's so nice. Not a dead note on the neck. I blacklighted it and it's all good. So, as you can imagine my concern. I don't want to buy a flight case yet...or maybe I should???

Basvarken · September 01, 2008, 09:29:09 AM

Quote from: Bionic-Joe on September 01, 2008, 09:22:34 AM
I don't want to buy a flight case yet...or maybe I should???

Yes, you should.

Bionic-Joe · September 01, 2008, 09:30:28 AM

Who makes the best one?? I've seen big super over done ones and nice sleek ones. Here's the bass.

Bionic-Joe · September 01, 2008, 09:31:56 AM

I was thinking of one of these:

TBird1958 · September 01, 2008, 09:34:50 AM

I'm SO jealous..........................

Buy the flight case Baz, you could never do enough to keep that bass safe.

ramone57 · September 01, 2008, 10:01:50 AM

nice bass! good luck finding a good case for it.

drbassman · September 01, 2008, 10:22:43 AM

Yeah, a flight case would probably be best. There are numerous makers out there. Nice score!

chromium · September 01, 2008, 10:37:00 AM

Check out Calton cases.

Congrats on the bass!

Bionic-Joe · September 01, 2008, 10:54:39 AM

Oh man!!! Calton cases wants a $1,000.00!!!!!

Bionic-Joe · September 01, 2008, 10:57:51 AM

I've got a 76 thunderbird case with blue lining and an early 80's black case with blue interior. I'd settle for a 76 case with pink lining. Anyone got a 76 or fliught case they want to unload? Oh...Thanks for the compliments! I'll send pics of all 3 of my basses when I pickup my unbroken sunburst refin IV from RS Guitarworks in a week or so.

TBird1958 · September 01, 2008, 11:16:07 AM

Joe,

I've got a real road warrior pink lined 76 case...........I'd trade it for one of yours if want but man, it's seen some trips.......

Bionic-Joe · September 01, 2008, 11:36:13 AM

Email me pics at jswoquinn@sbcglobal.net. I'll email you pics of both cases and you can pick which one you want both are in really nice shape. But since only one other 4 string unbroken bird with a pink case, I'd love for them to match. Baz

TBird1958 · September 01, 2008, 12:06:05 PM

Joe,

I'll snitch a USB cable from a friend and take some cell phone pics later today - Like I said it's a road warrior!

uwe · September 01, 2008, 12:32:08 PM

Nice bass - Thundergrail!

gearHed289 · September 02, 2008, 12:49:26 PM

Nice score Joe. I just happen to run a high end flight case company called MT Cases. You can't get a better case. We can make you a form fit, fur lined, touring level flight case with all recessed hardware for $550. You will have to bring the bass to my office in Wood Dale for tracing/measuring.

theslin@mtcases.com

www.mtcases.com