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Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: dannobasso on February 23, 2011, 01:57:17 PM

I just got a new Reunion Blues Continental gig bag for bass. This thing fits all of my basses! Even my wide cocobolo 7 fretless. I'm amazed. I picked up a guitar one for my status 5 and it was perfect.  Now if the bass bag fits the 10er I'll be over the moon but thats 2 days away to find out. Oh, got it through Amazon, no tax or shipping.  Just passing it on.

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: mica on February 23, 2011, 02:13:42 PM

What are the interior dimensions?

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: gregduboc on February 23, 2011, 02:22:35 PM

Is this (http://www.reunionblues.com/detail.asp?product_id=RBB4) it, Danno?
If so, you can find the dimensions on the link, Mica!
 
Greg

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: dannobasso on February 23, 2011, 02:36:26 PM

Thats the one.
Weights & Measures:  
External: 49.5 Length x 15 Upper Bout x 16.5 Lower Bout x 7.25 Depth  
 
Internal: 48.5 Length x 13 Upper Bout x 15 Lower Bout x 3 Depth
 
Not sure about a Series but my Europa 5 fit. All my medium 6's fit, all the Excels too.

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: amelnick on February 23, 2011, 04:16:58 PM

If i could find one to fit my Dragon Wing It would be Heaven!

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: precarius on February 23, 2011, 08:04:35 PM

Try a Body Glove hybrid bass bag. It's internal dimensions are 50 x 16-1/4 x3
It was large enough to hold my 1976 series 1, long scale and point body. I have shipped a couple of basses overseas in this case and there has never been a problem.I think they are being discontinued so get one while you can. Around $110.

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: lbpesq on February 23, 2011, 08:44:44 PM

Another endorsement of the Body Glove.  I use their bass hard-sided bag for my 1977 Series I 12 string with the LONG knobby peghead.  A great hybrid bag.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: room037 on February 23, 2011, 10:05:30 PM

I got Body Glove hybrid for my series 1 5 strings basses.
But it is not enough for these. (a little short of 50)
I am still looking for the best one.
 
Eiji

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: bigredbass on February 24, 2011, 07:50:09 AM

I saw one of these Continentals at a local store, plan to get one soon.  VERY nice, one of the few bags I would trust for an Alembic.  I've always been very fond of Reunion Blues, not cheap, but high quality by people that do their homework.  
 
J o e y

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: jon_jackson on February 24, 2011, 03:00:33 PM

OK Danno, I just ordered one.  
-Jon

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: amelnick on February 24, 2011, 03:41:33 PM

looked but cant find the body glove anywhere!

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: precarius on February 24, 2011, 08:55:37 PM

There is a dealer on e-bay selling the Body Glove bass bag for $68.99. There are 7 left.
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/Body-Glove-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Moisture-Wicking-Case-/360310465604?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item53e42d6444 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Body-Glove-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Moisture-Wicking-Case-/360310465604?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item53e42d6444)

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: precarius on February 24, 2011, 09:10:56 PM

Eiji - I use it for a Series 1 and it fits great. My Series 1 has a regular crown headstock and point body. Does your 5 string have a 35 inch scale or larger headstock?

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: room037 on February 25, 2011, 01:09:08 AM

Hi Mike,
 
My 77' 5 strings is 34 inch standard with omega, but larger Fan head.
There is no room arround the top, and the bag is slightly stretched with zip it.
 
By the way, do you think about neck support ?
Body Glove has no support.
I am afraid neck-head tension.
 
Eiji

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: precarius on February 25, 2011, 08:26:24 AM

EiJi- You are right, there is no neck support. I cut a couple of supports out of styrofoam and wrapped it in black velvet.
Mike

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: briant on February 25, 2011, 08:47:14 AM

That Reunion Blues case looks nice though I'm still partial to my  InCase (http://www.goincase.com).  Sadly it looks like the InCase bags are unavailable (again).  They have a semi-rigid frame and tons of soft cushioned support for the neck inside.  There are ample compartments for sticking cables, a tuner, a mic, sheet music, spare batteries, wire cutters, strings, etc? all the essentials.   The carrying options are also fabulous: simple handle on the top, a large single strap, or (what I use most) the backpack option.  My longest bass is my Rogue 5 string (35? scale) and it fits without issue.  Though I have doubts about some of the larger body instruments fitting (signature deluxe, series basses).

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: dannobasso on February 25, 2011, 08:55:19 AM

I have an incase and wanted to get another but as you stated, not available. Also my wide body basses don't fit in it. The shoulder strap is great and other bags don't include it. But I can switch it over if need be.

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: dannobasso on February 25, 2011, 02:47:30 PM

Officially over the moon. The 10er fits! Wonderful surprise compounded.

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: room037 on February 26, 2011, 03:52:19 AM

I took the pictures with Body Glove hybrid bass.  This is my 77' LSB 5 Omega in the bag. There is no room above the headtop.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/97933.jpg)
  This is my 76' MSB 5 Point in the bag. There is small room, but it will be needed point body guard on inner bottom.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/97934.jpg)
  I also use the neck support.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/97935.jpg)
  I think Body Glove hybrid bass will be fitted for following.  MSB Omega (but 8 string knobby ?) MSB Point LSB Omega with Crown or smaller head.  Eiji

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: smalls on March 06, 2011, 05:52:13 PM

the continental is the only bag I could find that would fit my KSD proto-j 705.  35scale 5 string jbass-48 long.  If it'll take that, pretty much anything should fit.

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: lalogarcia on March 09, 2011, 04:22:31 AM

This one came with an FBass I recently bought; it works with my long scale Alembic series basses!
 
http://fbass.com/accessories.php (http://fbass.com/accessories.php)
 
they also make a double one....

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: pasewark on March 15, 2011, 04:42:36 PM

I do design work for Reunion Blues. Check out this video on their RB Continental cases. They're great cases.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03JU695A6hE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03JU695A6hE)

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: sonicus on March 15, 2011, 04:58:12 PM

Scary movies give me insomnia  
 But it looks like it works __________

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: pasewark on March 15, 2011, 05:01:18 PM

This July will be my third trip to NY with my Guild Starfire bass. I hope to be picking up an RB bag this week.

Title: Happy gig bag surprise
Post by: sonicus on March 15, 2011, 05:31:47 PM

It's good to know that it will fit a Starfire !