Korena by Guitar Center
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SKBATA Bass Case With Open Cavity

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Hard-shell ATA bass flight case with an unshaped interior cavity. For players whose bass does not fit a standard P/J-cut case.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Odd body shapes that no fitted bass case accommodates
  • Players who want to cut and pad their own interior
  • Basses with unusual controls, battery boxes or bridge hardware

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Anyone wanting drop-in protection with no fitting work
  • Players who prefer a fitted cavity — buy the P/J version instead
  • Walking to local gigs with a 50 inch rigid case

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.

SKB ATA Bass Case With Open Cavity construction detail

Detail 01

Open cavity interior

No shaped foam cutout. You add your own padding, so the bass is only as secure as the fitting you do.

Detail 02

ATA construction

Built to the airline transport spec, rated for checked baggage and freight, not just car trunks.

Detail 03

50.04 in exterior length

Too long for overhead bins and many car trunks. Measure your vehicle first.

Detail 04

4.50 in base depth, 1.50 in lid depth

Shallow lid over a deep base, so the instrument sits in the base and the lid closes down over it.

Detail 05

16.98 in exterior width

Sized for standard bass lower bouts. Interior working width is less once you account for shell thickness.

Detail 06

6.98 in total exterior depth

About 6 inches of usable internal depth, which sets how much foam you can build around a thick body.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Foam or padding is not included — budget for that on top of the case price
  2. 02Measure your bass at its widest and thickest before ordering
  3. 03Cases this size draw oversize baggage fees on most airlines
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does this come with foam?

No. The cavity is unshaped, so you supply and cut your own padding to fit your instrument.

02Why buy this over the fitted P/J case?

Only if your bass is not a Precision or Jazz outline. A fitted cavity holds the instrument better with no work from you.

03Can I check this on a plane?

Yes, it is built to ATA transport spec for checked handling. Pad the interior properly first, since the cavity gives no support on its own.

04Will a guitar fit in it?

The cavity is unshaped and 50 inches long externally, so an electric guitar fits with enough padding, though there will be a lot of space to fill.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
9 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Exterior Depth
6.98", 17.73 cm
Exterior Width
16.98", 43.13 cm
Tier
new
Base Depth
4.50", 11.43 cm
Korena Special
false
Exterior Length
50.04", 127.10 cm
Source Id
site51292606661626
Lid Depth
1.50", 3.81 cm