Anvil case=anvil heavy. I shipped one once on an airplane to LA when it was new and it came back sprung. I think they deliberately tried to pop it open to see what was inside or they were annoyed at having to lift it and just shoved it out the door and dropped it.

I believe Calton recently went through an ownership change and some BIG changes.  The reviews I've read since are not encouraging.  I've heard some really good tings about Hoffee cases.  Check out his test videos.  Very entertaining.
 
Bill, tgo

That's too bad. They were an industry standard for a long time (including in wait times. My case took something like 10 months).

I just got off the phone with Hoffee cases, to see if they produce - or if not, would they consider to produce - cases for solid-body electric basses. Unfortunately, the answer at this time to both questions was No - to tool up for something that much larger than what they're accustomed to producing is a cost and effort they're unwilling to pursue.  
Perhaps if enough folks called and requested they reconsider their current position we'd have a VERY viable alternative to both gig bags AND heavy road cases - their cases are truly amazing, in that they're lighter than conventional cases but stronger than the typical road case - and apparently water-resistant as well! Hey, it's worth a try!

Here is a company in the UK that do carbon fibre cases for solid body and acoustic guitars.  
 
They are more likely I think to do something for alembic sized basses since they are already geared up to do custom work. Although they are not particularly cheap.
 
http://www.calderoriginals.com/index.php
 
Jazzyvee

Ive spoken to Hoffee a few times and they are pretty intransigent about not helping us out here. Oh well.
 
I got excited about Calder until I saw the price. Oh my! I bet they are very nice, though.

Wow! Those cases are beautiful Jazzyvee!! Hmm... It's christmas AND my birthday very soon...
Price is ridiculous though.. 4200 pounds for a strat-case. Can't imagine the price of one able to swallow a series axe!

Here is one on ebay for a heck of a lot less.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Calder-leather-on-carbon-fiber-Stratocaster-guitar-case-/221152237213?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Access_RL&hash=item337db3569d
 
jazzyvee

I use a gigbag for my Rogue, but I only play at church now, and I am the only one handling my bass. Yes, something could happen to damage the bass, but that is also possible ANYTIME it is uncased, so just be careful! I plan to get a Mono Case Vertigo next.

I continue to be a huge fan of InCase gig bags.  It looks like they are not producing them (again) so finding one could prove challenging.  I've been using an InCase bag exclusively for transporting my basses for years and they are nothing short of fabulous.
 
If I were to put an instrument on a truck with a bunch of other gear I'd still use a proper flight case for protection.

FYI: I spoke with InCase and they no longer make gig bags and are completely out of stock.  I am bummed as I wanted one of their double bags to make it easier to bring two basses to my gigs.

I would check this one out:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Bass-Gig-Bag-Canvas-and-Black-Buffalo-Nappa-Harvest-Fine-Leather-/271090858868?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3f1e463b74
 
It's a steal for that price. I've got a single version of this bag on the way and it was pricier than this. I'll report back on how it is and if the Starfire fits.

Well, the Starfire doesn't fit. But, it's a very sturdy case. It's pretty heavy and the leather is top quality. It looks like it's going to take a while to break in and it's possible that as it does so, the Starfire may fit in the future as it is very close and as the leather relaxes, it might stretch a bit. I don't have a long scale Series bass handy, so I don't know what the fit for that might be, but my shorty surely would fit.

Edwin, I've been watching this thread with interest as the owner of a long scale MK Standard.  Can you advise how long your Starfire is tip to toe?

Sorry I haven't replied sooner. I think the Starfire is around 46 tip to toe, but I can measure a little bit later.