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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: howierd on April 22, 2010, 12:22:18 PM
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Does anyone use a gig bag for a series I bass and where can I get one that will fit properly?
Howierd
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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.
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Howierd,
Alembic sells a custom gig bag - http://www.alembic.com/prod/prices.html (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 (http://www.bodyglove.com/store/products_detail.php?product_id=7826) 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 (http://www.bananasmusic.com/productdetail.asp/pid_10791/productname_Body-Glove-Hybrid-Bass-Case) 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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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Incase (http://goincase.com/products/detail/slim-bag-cl56065). 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.
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(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/79069.jpg)
(Message edited by serialnumber12 on April 23, 2010)
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ExcelGig Bag.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/79073.jpg)
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I also have the incase bag and it's by far the most protective gig bag I've seen.
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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.
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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.