| Author | Message | ||
| howierd
Intermediate Member Username: howierd Post Number: 107 Registered: 8-2004 |
Does anyone use a gig bag for a series I bass and where can I get one that will fit properly? Howierd | ||
| wayne
Intermediate Member Username: wayne Post Number: 185 Registered: 5-2002 |
The general consensus I've read is that gig bags are evil... Having said that, I use a gig bag almost exclusively. Granted, I'm not playing clubs very often at all - mostly very controlled environments. If I do play a less controlled gig (outdoor festival), the bass goes in a road case. The only place I found a bag that would properly fit is from Alembic. Unfortunately, it looks like they've stopped stocking/offering them. They were pricey, but very well made - and they FIT. There are bags out there that would appear to have the width to hold a large standard Alembic, but it's the length that gets ya. The longest internal dimension I've seen quoted is 50". My basses measure out to 51" & 52". If you have an older Omega, it might be just at or under 50". I remember hearing that JimmyJ used to use a Reunion Blues bag. I talked to them years ago and know that the original bag pattern was for a 50" internal length. And we all know that Jimmy plays an older Omega.... ;-) Good luck with the hunt. Let us know what you find. | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1088 Registered: 7-2007 |
Howierd, Alembic sells a custom gig bag - http://www.alembic.com/prod/prices.html (see under instrument cases). I recently purchased a Body Glove Hybrid Bass bag (very hard to find). Sam Ash was the vendor but I no longer see them at their site and I know for a fact that the quantity was very low. Body Glove spec is 50" and it fit my Series 35" scale (50" overall). I like the bag for the money (msrp - 179.00, found if for $100). I also found one at Bananas at Large in San Francisco when I was looking (their last one, also $100). There has been mention of this bag on the forum which is why I wanted to try and find for my needs. Good luck! Art | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 591 Registered: 5-2002 |
I have one these Body Glove bags which I got for my Series I long scale. Since I've sold the bass, so I'll be selling this gig bag too. Get in touch offlist. It's a great bag. I got mine at Bananas. | ||
| howierd
Intermediate Member Username: howierd Post Number: 108 Registered: 8-2004 |
Hey guys, I know I should use a hard case after 3 broken necks, but this old man hates carrying that obnoxious case. Plus it's old and needs restitching and a new handle. I've looked at Reunion Blues, but they are high dollar items, as are Alembic cases. Mine is a medium scale about 48". I'll be callin Edwin. Thanks for the input. howierd | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 714 Registered: 12-2004 |
"Excel" Makes very good Bass Bags, i use this one (pic below) for my Medium Scale Series Bass. (Message edited by serialnumber12 on April 23, 2010) | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4387 Registered: 7-2004 |
I use the Body Glove hard-sided bass gig back for my Series I 12 string. Great bag. The most protective gig bag I've ever encountered. Bill, tgo | ||
| briant
Senior Member Username: briant Post Number: 414 Registered: 12-2004 |
Incase. Well worth the $200 price tag. I have used mine exclusively regardless of the bass that comes with me for several years now. My 35" scale Rogue 5 string fits - I see no reason why your medium scale SI wouldn't fit. The only bass that I can't bring in the incase bag is my JPJ. The body is too wide. | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 715 Registered: 12-2004 |
 (Message edited by serialnumber12 on April 23, 2010) | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 716 Registered: 12-2004 |
"Excel"Gig Bag.  | ||
| grok
Junior Username: grok Post Number: 40 Registered: 12-2004 |
I also have the incase bag and it's by far the most protective gig bag I've seen. | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 1246 Registered: 3-2004 |
I'm also an incase fan but my wide 6 Spoiler and Europa 5 are too wide and too long. My 34 Excels are fine in it. I use a Protec for them. | ||
| grankin
New Username: grankin Post Number: 10 Registered: 11-2006 |
I got tired of carrying the heavy hard case to jams and bought an Access gig bag for my Series I. Has a nice outside pocket for the power supply, and a pocket on the face of it for little stuff. Has worked fine. |
