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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: Mike B. on September 26, 2021, 06:11:26 PM

Title: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: Mike B. on September 26, 2021, 06:11:26 PM: Hi Gang!

Does anyone make one? I wish Alembic offered one!
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: rv_bass on September 26, 2021, 06:49:20 PM: Maybe Levy’s or Access/Harvest makes one that fits…

https://www.levysleathers.com/product-category/bags/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyuGc8YOe8wIVE5SzCh0UYw8SEAAYASAAEgK5UvD_BwE

https://www.accessbagsandcases.com/product-category/access-bags/harvest-fine-leather-bags/
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: lbpesq on September 26, 2021, 09:57:56 PM: Edwin, a long time regular around here, has a sweet custom made leather bag for his bass. I imagine he will soon see this thread and check in with some info for you.

Bill, tgo
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: keith_h on September 27, 2021, 08:38:24 AM: There are pictures and info about Edwin's bag in this thread: https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=26519.0 (https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=26519.0)
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: Mike B. on September 28, 2021, 09:27:11 AM: Thanks for the replies, guys. If there are other suggestions out there, please let me know!

Mike
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: edwin on September 29, 2021, 11:02:16 PM: Quote from: keith_h on September 27, 2021, 08:38:24 AM
There are pictures and info about Edwin's bag in this thread: https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=26519.0 (https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=26519.0)

Thanks for covering me (as it were)!
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: keith_h on September 30, 2021, 10:08:33 AM: Quote from: edwin on September 29, 2021, 11:02:16 PM
Quote from: keith_h on September 27, 2021, 08:38:24 AM
There are pictures and info about Edwin's bag in this thread: https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=26519.0 (https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=26519.0)

Thanks for covering me (as it were)!

Any time. :)

As I said in the other thread the question of gig bags comes up often enough I thought a dedicated thread on the subject would be helpful.
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: Mike B. on November 30, 2021, 11:04:46 AM: Hi Gang!

I'm still looking. I wish Alembic made one!

Mike
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: mica on December 01, 2021, 09:11:34 AM: I have had gig bags available at various times, unfortunately the companies that made these custom gig bags have folded.

That being said, I did just get off the phone with Chronkhite and will be sending them some templates for a few instruments. Your Scorpion is probably going to need a custom size beyond the templates I'm setting them up with, but they are more than willing to work with you on the project.
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: pauldo on December 01, 2021, 05:37:53 PM: Mike, I can NOT help you in anyway shape or form. But I do love seeing pictures of unique Alembics. A long scale scorpion sounds super cool… would love to see a picture or two.

Paul (who enjoys seeing the back as well as the front ;D )
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: JimmyJ on December 01, 2021, 09:17:07 PM: Mica, that's exciting news.

I had to look it up but ... I had contacted Glenn Cronkhite in 2015 about either repairing my old Reunion Blues bags or making something to fit my 4-ft long Series II. His initial reaction was: "I am amazed that you like this bag so much given the fragility of the Alembic basses". I explained that I had been using them for about 30 years and never had any issues - even with my omega points. :) But at that time his only electric bass pattern was for a Fender P and he wasn't into doing any custom work. It looks like he's still making very nice bags so I hope that becomes a possible option for us.

Jimmy J
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: mica on December 02, 2021, 01:08:12 PM: I'm pretty sure Glen retired and the company that's making them now bought his templates. I spent a good deal of time with Glen around the same time Jimmy, but in the end he wasn't interested in making our Classico cases or custom gig bags. The new folks in Minnesota are into making the custom stuff. Here's what they have on their website:

Glenn Cronkhite Custom Cases makes bags.
Torpedo Bags makes cases.
In the same Minneapolis factory.

It’s kind of like when some people clap on 1 and 3, and others clap on 2 and 4 – You know what works for you, but either way, all the beats are covered. We welcome your inquiry.
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: edwin on December 02, 2021, 06:20:21 PM: I must have gotten one of the last custom cases, then. He was quite a character! I kept hoping that they kept my template on my file.

It's so great to hear that you have been in touch with the successors. They definitely seem like they have the right priorities.
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: JimmyJ on December 02, 2021, 08:21:54 PM: That's great news! We need some hand made gig bag options for our lovely hand made instruments.
And now in my old hometown, how about that?

Let us know how it goes with those folks.

Jimmy J
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: Mike B. on December 10, 2021, 05:12:14 PM: Thanks, Mica. If they can make one for me, that would be super cool!

Could you send me the measurement specs for a Scorpion long scale?
Title: Re: Leather Gig Bag for Scorpion Long Scale?
Post by: mica on December 10, 2021, 06:14:16 PM: Nope - every single one is different (there are at least 14 variants of the body shape). It's best to measure your bass directly.