Gator GR-2S

I have had one of these for about 6 years now!

I currently use this for my AXEFX2 preamp and effects processor which it fits perfectly. I have use this to protect it whilst i carry it to gigs and whilst i was studying my degree in london i used to carry it on the train.

The case definitely offers great protection for whatever is inside. My friend also had one of these and recommended it to me as he uses his for his interfaces when he records drums.

The case is kind of heavy. Not too heavy but enough to add some weight. the handles become quite uncomfortable after more than 5 minutes holding them and I usually have to wear gloves when carry it because my hands get tired. More than once i have had a long walk to a gig from a train station with a Guitar in one hand and this case in the other and by the time i arrive my hands have gone to sleep and i can't play very well.

I would suggest getting a trolley of some kind to strap this onto. It will protect your equipment just fine whilst also saving your hands from exhaustion.

After a couple of years on of the latches on mine has become loose. I have no idea how to fix this and as a result the front panel randomly decides to pop off. I may have replace the case at some point but i don't gig enough to justify this at the moment (especially now that i drive most places).

It fits more standard rack gear and the actual quality of the plastic i cannot flaw. you can also attach padlocks to you hinges to stop anyone opening it but you will need 4 for the whole case. It's a good case! Just after years of using it i think it has gotten a bit worn out.

Pros:
Good quality
Sturdy
Offers great protection

Cons:
Handel Hurts
Loose clasps make the panels fall off

If you need something ASAP i would say get this but you may want to look at other options for a more reliable case

It took me the longest time to find a case that fit the amplifier I just bought, because most of the cases available are too deep front to back. I'm so glad I found this one, which fits perfectly.

The quality is very good - it is well made and stylish, and there are no rough edges where the aluminium frame meets the plastic housing. It has a very good handle at each end, which makes lifting it very easy. The depth of the end pieces is ideal and allows me to slip the mains lead inside so it doesn't get lost and the locking mechanism is extremely easy to use and effective.

I found one minor problem which is that the the case does not sit flat on a table. One side has two bars and the other side has matching grooves (for stacking I guess) but neither side sits securely on a table. I solved this very easily by sticking small rubber feet at each corner.

I'm very happy with the case and highly recommend it.

I got this flightcase to house a Hartke LH-500 bass head. Installation was fast and easy, the included screws being a nice extra. I found that there was even enough space at the back of the amp to fit in a kettle lead and speaker cable.

Since installing, I've taken the amp around the country to various gigs, and it's had a fair share of travelling and gigs - and the case doesn't have a mark on it. It's proved to be very hard wearing, and although I've never properly dropped it from height, it's taken a few bumps, but has always come out fine. It has also proven to be pretty water-resistant - after walking through some very heavy rain on the way to a gig, I was worried about my amp being wet - but it was completely fine.

The quality of the case is excellent - the hard plastic doesn't seem weak at all, the metal bindings are nice and solid. The clamps to close the case are brilliant, with no looseness or difficulty in use.

The one minor complaint I would have about the case is that the handles can be rather uncomfortable to carry for longer periods of time, although this isn't helped by my usage of a heavy amplifier, and my refusal to take taxis anywhere...

This is a fantastic flight case. I will certainly be using Gator cases again, this takes any worry of amp damage away.