Author Topic: Gig bag for SeriesI (Read 168 times)

howierd · « **on:** April 22, 2010, 12:22:18 PM »

Does anyone use a gig bag for a series I bass and where can I get one that will fit properly?
Howierd

wayne · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2010, 01:31:52 PM »

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.

artswork99 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2010, 03:05:37 PM »

Howierd,
Alembic sells a custom gig bag - 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 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 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

edwin · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2010, 06:04:44 PM »

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.

howierd · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2010, 07:11:31 PM »

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

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2010, 07:31:54 AM »

Excel Makes very good Bass Bags, i use this one (pic below) for my Medium Scale Series Bass.

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lbpesq · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2010, 08:10:32 AM »

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

briant · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2010, 10:35:45 AM »

Incase. 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.

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2010, 11:12:32 AM »

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serialnumber12 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2010, 11:17:09 AM »

ExcelGig Bag.

grok · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2010, 11:32:38 AM »

I also have the incase bag and it's by far the most protective gig bag I've seen.

dannobasso · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2010, 01:15:39 PM »

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.

Fly-by-night · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2010, 08:39:17 AM »

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.