Fender Deluxe Molded Bass Case

Let me be clear about one thing before starting, this is not a *light* case. At ~10.5kg, with the average fender bass inside(6kg empty), your arms will start hating it pretty quickly.

But!
It's a case and its primary objective is protecting your instrument. And it sure does! In its tenure it has handled small drops, light rain, heavy rain and multiple airplane trips in the cargo hold(and most importantly the baggage processing that takes place before and after) with only light scuffs and absolutely no effect on the instrument inside.

It looks and feels rather well made although the latches do feel a little "cheap" compared to the rest of the case. Nevertheless though, they do their job just fine. The plush interior has a nice feel to it and all my jazz basses fit snuggly inside. The interior pocket is alright, but nothing to write home about. The TSA lock does its job but aside from being there for airport security screenings, it won't do anything substantial for stopping someone from getting in the case.

Going back to my first point, all this sturdiness does take a hefty toll on weight and maneuverability. Contrary to some other reviews here, while somewhat balanced and with a pretty nice carrying handle, this thing is a nightmare to lug around on stairs, streets and public transport. Simply get a decent gigbag for that.

Another important note is that it's a bass-sized case, so if you plan on moving it by car, you'll need a sedan with a pretty spacious boot at the very minimum. Anything less spacious and it either goes on the backseats or gets lodged upright behind a seat.

TL;DR
It's a great case that provides ample protection and lets you travel worry-free about your instrument. For its protection class as a flightcase it's very much on the light end of the weight spectrum.
Pros:
- Great protection
- TSA lock
- Lightweight for a flightcase
Cons:
- Pretty heavy for sustained hand carrying
- Rather impractical for moving around
- Maybe a lil pricey, but the market's not cheap anyway

If you want flightcase levels of protection with "low" weight and a somewhat normal price, this is it. Worth it enough that I bought a second one as well!

This is by far the best OEM case that Fender has supplied with all Am Pro/Ultra basses. The ABS case is very sturdy, handles and latches are solid and cannot be easily damaged, even by a determined airline baggage handler. The interior will fit both a P or J Bass, the grey finish is plush, and the bass has a lovely snug fit that does not allow any movement or undue sliding around, minimizing potential damage to the finish. The case is also moisture proof (not water tight) and if you have to chance a quick walk in the rain from the car or train to the gig, moisture will not leak inside. Due to the clever flat design incorporating top "dimples" and bottom "feet", up to four or five cases can safely be stacked on top of each other without crushing the bottom case, or sliding off the case below by accident. A worthwhile investment - even if bought separately and will comfortably house most four and five string 34" scale basses made by Fender, Sadowsky (and similar) and even 35" scale basses by Lakland.