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Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: rob_steen on December 05, 2013, 09:42:25 AM

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.

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: jazzyvee on December 05, 2013, 11:10:31 AM

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 (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 (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

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: tubeperson on December 05, 2013, 11:27:37 AM

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

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: stout71 on December 05, 2013, 11:31:58 AM

Ditto on the Levy's bag.  Those things are built like tanks.

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: lembic76450 on December 05, 2013, 02:37:04 PM

I just picked up a Mono M80 bag and it is very impressive.  Not sure of availability in Europe, though...

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: lembic76450 on December 05, 2013, 02:37:20 PM

I just picked up a Mono M80 bag and it is very impressive.  Not sure of availability in Europe, though...

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: hieronymous on December 05, 2013, 04:56:58 PM

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 (http://www.monocreators.com/store/pc/M80-Electric-Guitar-Case-p3.htm target=_blank)

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: lembic76450 on December 05, 2013, 08:55:37 PM

The dreaded double post, too late to smart bomb..

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on December 05, 2013, 09:37:53 PM

The only good gig bag is a hardshell case!
 
Peter

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: pauldo on December 06, 2013, 03:53:14 AM

The safest place,
For a bass,
Is in it's case.

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: rustyg61 on December 06, 2013, 04:21:44 AM

I share Bell Helmet's philosophy when it comes to protecting my Alembic -
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/184291.jpg)

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: JuancarlinBass on December 06, 2013, 05:13:23 AM

+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!.

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: sonicus on December 06, 2013, 07:57:34 AM

My vote for hard shell case's as well.

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: tubeperson on December 06, 2013, 08:16:42 AM

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.

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: jazzyvee on December 06, 2013, 09:30:25 AM

Have you decided on which Gig Bag you are going to check out yet Rob :-)
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: edwin on December 07, 2013, 01:05:54 PM

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.

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: jacko on December 09, 2013, 03:17:15 AM

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

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: Glynn on December 09, 2013, 03:34:36 PM

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

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: Glynn on December 09, 2013, 03:40:07 PM

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

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: Glynn on December 09, 2013, 03:43:53 PM

OOps - double post....too overwhelmed with my perceived late night wit.  G

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: jazzyvee on December 09, 2013, 11:30:42 PM

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)

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: Glynn on December 10, 2013, 02:27:08 AM

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

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: rob_steen on December 11, 2013, 04:28:30 AM

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.

Title: Recommendations for a very good gig bag
Post by: jazzyvee on December 11, 2013, 05:29:52 AM

Cool and excellent choice.  
Jazzyvee