OK, I won't really know how good this case is until I've seen how it holds up after a year or two. The reason I chose it over the Thomann was the mention of YKK zips and thicker padding. I already have a Thomann BG case and it's superb. And so is this. Firstly, the zips - they feel top quality although they don't have YKK logo on them. They also extend around the top of the scroll. This makes it so so so much easier to get the bass in the case and especially lifting it out of the case. The exterior fabric and stitching, handle placement all look to the good. There is a very sensible design around the end pin: reinforced piping and velcro straps either side. Backstraps - well hell, I don't know why these are put on any case because they are somewhat impractical - they work but... paddding and interior all adequate and there is enough room for more generously sized basses too. But the real bonus is the weight - it is so so light. This makes it so much easier to handle the bass. And that makes it safer for you and your bass. There are lighter, but the lightest thing about those cases is your wallet afterwards. This was cheaper than my previous case, and yet a huge step up. I'm very pleased.
