Detail 01
7.74 lbs
Roughly half a traditional hardshell. You feel the difference on a long walk with a 9 lb bass inside.
Product detailSKU #1274228064400
GatorGL Lightweight Bass Guitar Case
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Lightweight 7.74 lb bass case sized to a 46 in. instrument. For players who want real protection without hauling a heavy hardshell.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists walking or taking transit to gigs and rehearsals
- Standard-scale 4-strings up to 14 in. at the lower bout
- Anyone who finds a traditional hardshell too heavy to carry
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Extended-scale or headless basses outside the 46 in. length
- Wide-bodied instruments past 14 in. at the lower bout
- Airline checked baggage, where a full flight case is safer
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
46 in. interior length
Covers standard 34 in. scale basses. Long-scale 35 in. and extended designs need measuring first.
Detail 03
14 in. lower bout width
Fits Precision and Jazz-style bodies. Wider offset or semi-hollow bodies may not seat properly.
Detail 04
10 in. headstock length, 7 in. wide
Handles standard 4-string headstocks. Large 5-string or reverse headstocks can crowd this space.
Detail 05
22.5 x 6.5 x 2 in. accessory space
Holds a cable, tuner, strap and spare strings. Not deep enough for a pedal or wireless pack.
Detail 06
2.5 in. body depth
Sized for solidbody basses. Thicker semi-hollow or acoustic bass bodies won't close comfortably.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your bass total length and lower bout before ordering
- 02No strap, stand or accessories included — case only
- 03Lighter build means less crush resistance than a traditional hardshell
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a 5-string fit?
If the body stays within 14 in. at the lower bout and the headstock fits 10 x 7 in. Larger 5-string headstocks are the usual problem.
02Is this a hardshell or a gig bag?
It's a lightweight case — more structure than a gig bag, well under the weight of a traditional hardshell at 7.74 lbs.
03Will a short-scale bass fit?
It will sit loosely inside a case built for 46 in. instruments. Expect movement unless you pad the gap.
04Can I check it on a flight?
It's not built for that. Checked baggage handling calls for a full flight case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
12 detailsSize & weight
- Body Middle Bout Width
- 11 inch
- Weight
- 7.74
- Bottom Body Height
- 2.5 inch
- Headstock End Height
- 2.5 inch
- Headstock Length
- 10 inch
- Headstock Start Height
- 2.5 inch
- Body Upper Bout Width
- 13 inch
- Body Total Length
- 21 inch
- Top Body Height
- 2.5 inch
- Body Lower Bout Width
- 14 inch
- Headstock Width
- 7 inch
- Total Length
- 46 inch
2 detailsOther
- Exterior
- 48.5 inch x 17.5 inch x 4.5 inch
- Accessory Space
- 22.5 inch x 6.5 inch x 2 inch
