| Author | Message | ||
| rob_steen
Junior Username: rob_steen Post Number: 22 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a good gig bag. It needs to be able to stand up to a lot of use. For a long scale, standard bodied, Series II. If possible something available in Europe - or even better Ireland. Any thoughts (apart from a hard case would be better - I know that but it's not practical here)? Thanks, Rob. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3756 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi Rob, I can personally recommend these Harvest leather gig bags. They are a company based in Germany and I have bought two of them. First one for holding two basses http://www.harvest-guitar.com/en/Cow-Antique-oxid-8.html This one for a single bass which is the one I use most of the time. http://www.harvest-guitar.com/en/Buffalo-Nubuck-Vintage-Brown.html I've use them regularly for gigs and rehearsals and they are great strong and sturdy. Jazzyvee | ||
| tubeperson
Senior Member Username: tubeperson Post Number: 455 Registered: 5-2005 |
Levy's makes an excellent leather gig bag for Bass, as well as guitar. They retail for around $350 US. Plenty of padding and pockets | ||
| stout71
Intermediate Member Username: stout71 Post Number: 185 Registered: 7-2011 |
Ditto on the Levy's bag. Those things are built like tanks. | ||
| lembic76450
Advanced Member Username: lembic76450 Post Number: 346 Registered: 5-2002 |
I just picked up a Mono M80 bag and it is very impressive. Not sure of availability in Europe, though... | ||
| lembic76450
Advanced Member Username: lembic76450 Post Number: 347 Registered: 5-2002 |
I just picked up a Mono M80 bag and it is very impressive. Not sure of availability in Europe, though... | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1329 Registered: 1-2005 |
I've been considering the Mono M80 myself - I realized that my angled-headstock instruments aren't really safe without neck support. http://www.monocreators.com/store/pc/M80-Electric-Guitar-Case-p3.htm | ||
| lembic76450
Advanced Member Username: lembic76450 Post Number: 348 Registered: 5-2002 |
The dreaded double post, too late to smart bomb.. | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1636 Registered: 10-2006 |
The only good gig bag is a hardshell case! Peter | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 1094 Registered: 6-2006 |
The safest place, For a bass, Is in it's case. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1054 Registered: 2-2011 |
I share Bell Helmet's philosophy when it comes to protecting my Alembic -  | ||
| jcdlc72
Advanced Member Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 276 Registered: 11-2009 |
+1 on the Mono gig bag. I own the single and the double ones -the single for my Epic, the double whenever I have to carry the Epic AND another bass, my Epic only travels either on those Mono cases, or in an ATA style, heavy-and-sturdy flight case-, and they work great!. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3150 Registered: 5-2009 |
My vote for hard shell case's as well. | ||
| tubeperson
Senior Member Username: tubeperson Post Number: 456 Registered: 5-2005 |
I always prefer a hard case, with wheels as I age. Sometimes a gig bag is easier, and/or more convenient or practical to carry i.e. Cabs, trains etc. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3757 Registered: 6-2002 |
Have you decided on which "Gig Bag" you are going to check out yet Rob :-) Jazzyvee | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1672 Registered: 5-2002 |
The Harvest bag is a good one. I have one for my Modulus, but even better is the Glenn Cronkhite bag. It's a step up from any other gig bag I've seen. My Starfire loves it. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3468 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'd love a gig bag for my MK but I can guarantee the two points on the omega would be snapped the first time I used it. hardcase all the way for me. Graeme | ||
| murray
Intermediate Member Username: murray Post Number: 150 Registered: 7-2007 |
Try Hiscox Cases UK - I had to have mine adapted for my Orion (internally) but they are tough but hard cases. I have to agree with the only case is a hard case - sounds as if they are a bit violent and threatening but you know what I mean! Glynn | ||
| murray
Intermediate Member Username: murray Post Number: 151 Registered: 7-2007 |
Try Hiscox Cases UK. I had to have mine adapted internally for my Orion but they are 'hard cases' - sounds like they are a bit threatening and street- wise but you know what I mean. I agree with hard cases being the best option. Glynn | ||
| murray
Intermediate Member Username: murray Post Number: 152 Registered: 7-2007 |
OOps - double post....too overwhelmed with my perceived late night wit. G | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3760 Registered: 6-2002 |
I assumed my europa wouldn't fit a standard hiscox case so I contacted them to get a hard case made for my bass but was told they don't do custom cases. How did you get yours adapted. Jazzyvee (Message edited by Jazzyvee on December 09, 2013) | ||
| murray
Intermediate Member Username: murray Post Number: 153 Registered: 7-2007 |
They took the standard Hiscox case that I got with the bass in 2000 (it has Bass Centre on it) and altered the foam inside. I went over to Cannock and found them really nice people. Glynn | ||
| rob_steen
Junior Username: rob_steen Post Number: 23 Registered: 8-2002 |
Thanks for all the suggestions! The gig bag isn't for me - I'm not gigging at the moment so don't need a case. It's for a friend who is constantly playing around Dublin and doesn't drive so a gig bag is essential. At the moment it looks like he'll be going for a leather Harvest bag, they look great. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3764 Registered: 6-2002 |
Cool and excellent choice. Jazzyvee |
