Gear Update: Reunion Blues Continental & Aero Bass Cases

Sometime in 2015 one of my favorite soft cases received a few changes and updates.  Wanting to let folks know about the changes, and to address several questions I've received about the Reunion Blues Aero-- the time was right to do a few videos to cover the changes and updates.

For those interested, here are the original posts of each:

"Gig Bags that Rock! iGig & Reunion Blues"
Review of the RB Continental and iGig 525 (1 July 2015)

"Instrumental Protection for the Minimalist"
Review of the RB Aero case (1 Feb 2016)

Reunion Blues Continental Bass Case Model Updates:

Reunion Blues Aero Bass Case Update:

In the videos I mention using G&L basses and use them as a guide for the typical Jazz and Precision basses.  Knowing that the dimensions vary between manufactures-- and at times between specific instruments, here are the length dimensions of the basses mentioned (add approx. 1/4" for the strap button):

G&L JB4 = 46_1/4 inches (offset body: measured at furthest point)
G&L JB5 = 46_1/4" (offset body: measured at furthest point)
G&L SB1 = 45_3/4"
G&L LB100 = 45_3/4"
Music Man Stingray = 44_3/4"

Reunion Blues advertised internal length of each case:

- Aero = 47" (mine measured in at 46_1/2")
- Continental = 48.5" 
                   (my all black version measured 47_1/2")
                   (my blue trim version measured 47_3/4")

So there you have it.  Remember that the basses measurements are without the strap button, which will extend each by roughly 1/4"-- some of which will push into the bottom of the case, and give you a bit more room at the top, near the headstock.  

Changes to the Continental Bass Case have resulted in a fantastic case that is available at a lower price.  It is still a tick or two away from being perfect, with the iGig 525 being a close second-- it still remains my choice for a soft case.

Kiesel Guitars, the company formerly known as Carvin Guitars, have released their own soft case they have christened the "Ultimate Soft Case."  As fate would have it, one of their cases arrived at my door just a few months ago.  To learn what I think of it after spending some quality time together... 

...stay tuned & in tune!