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howierd
Intermediate Member
Username: howierd

Post Number: 107
Registered: 8-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 1:31 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 3:05 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 6:04 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 7:11 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 7:31 am:   Edit Post

"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
Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 8:10 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 10:35 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 11:12 am:   Edit Post



(Message edited by serialnumber12 on April 23, 2010)
serialnumber12
Senior Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 716
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 11:17 am:   Edit Post

"Excel"Gig Bag.
grok
Junior
Username: grok

Post Number: 40
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 1:15 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 8:39 am:   Edit Post

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.

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