Gig bags

mwiles30 · #1 05-18-2011, 11:56 PM

I'm in the market for a new gig bag. I'd like to keep the price under around $75.

Any suggestions?

SoonerMatt · #2 05-18-2011, 11:59 PM

For that money I'd spend the little extra and get a soft case, or rather get this one while it's on sale:

Buy Gator GL Lightweight Bass Guitar Case | Bass Guitar Cases | Musician's Friend

Fassa Albrecht · #3 05-19-2011, 12:00 AM

I've got a Stagg gigbag and it is virtually indestructable. Fairly chunky side-strap, a good sized pocket for all your stuff like tuners and cables (mine even fits a small sheet music book), thick padding on the inside and inside straps to tie the bass in safely.

saustindavis · #4 05-19-2011, 12:04 AM

Or better yet:

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...ase?sku=543018

I have one of their cases for my acoustic guitar and it is hands down the best case I have ever owned. I feel 100% confident that if it was banged around or dropped (within reason, I'm not talking off the roof of a building or anything) it would be perfectly fine. The construction and quality is way better than anything I've seen on similarly priced products. I've gotten several very curious players ask what kind of case it was because they could tell it is different from far off. Do yourself a favor and at least see if GC has any of their products for you to check out.

darkstorm · #5 05-19-2011, 12:49 AM

What bass are you getting the gigbag for? Will it fit in your average gigbag for bass? My two fave gigbags are: Roadrunner deluxe,, their best padded one. For basses of average dimensions. And the BC Rich deluxe guitar gigbag (for most basses of any shape except extra long ones like warlocks. They sell for $49.99 at MF. (The guitar version will barely fit thunderbirds to btw and do fit mockingbirds, eagles, and innovator basses) Otherwise if longer bass then most, the bc rich deluxe bass guitar gigbag.

BlueTalon · #6 05-19-2011, 01:35 AM

I just looked on MF, and I didn't see "deluxe" on any Roadrunner descriptions. Perhaps you could link to the one you were referring to? (That BC Rich case just looked cheap. But then, MF only had one photo.)

I don't think either one of those could match the WolfPak case that saustindavis linked to. Thanks for that link, btw, I think that's the case I'm going to get for my Mockingbird.

mouthmw · #7 05-19-2011, 03:20 AM

Gator gig bags are nice and not pricey.

Medford Bassman · #8 05-19-2011, 07:10 AM

I use a Body Glove gig bag. A little more than $75 but protects my bass very well

Eric Moesle · #9 05-19-2011, 07:56 AM

For $79 shipped, you simply aren't going to beat the Protec Contego at that price range.

ProTec - CTG233 - Contego Bass Guitar Case | CSN Stores

Orpheus55 · #10 05-19-2011, 08:35 AM

I also love the Wolfpak; covered compartments within, sturdy zippers, lots of room and very light.

jmain · #11 05-19-2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Moesle

For $79 shipped, you simply aren't going to beat the Protec Contego at that price range.

ProTec - CTG233 - Contego Bass Guitar Case | CSN Stores

That's really nice. I'm keeping that link for the next time I'm looking to buy a gigbag/case.

mmbongo · #12 05-19-2011, 08:39 AM

Amazon.com: SKB Electric Bass Gig Bag: Musical Instruments

$40 shipped. Won't beat that.

Jumbotron · #13 05-19-2011, 08:51 AM

The contego is a good one. Carvin also makes a very sturdy bag for cheap.

MarTONEbass · #14 05-19-2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Moesle

For $79 shipped, you simply aren't going to beat the Protec Contego at that price range.

ProTec - CTG233 - Contego Bass Guitar Case | CSN Stores

+1, I love mine but it won't fit my Lull M5V

klejst · #15 05-19-2011, 09:37 AM

I myself generally do not screw around with "gig bags" I usually get hard shell cases for my basses. One of those padded shell cases would work too, however hard shell's just protect better IMO.

mwiles30 · #16 05-19-2011, 09:49 AM

Thank you everybody for your input. The bag is for a Fender Jazz bass, so all of these recommendations work.

While those soft cases (like the Wolfpak) look pretty nice, to be honest, I can't stand big square cases - even thought the Protec's shape has me thinking.

One of my students has the RoadRunner bag, and its not bad, except for the big external pocket - it isn't deep or tall enough to hold music!

saustindavis · #17 05-19-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwiles30

While those soft cases (like the Wolfpak) look pretty nice, to be honest, I can't stand big square cases - even thought the Protec's shape has me thinking.

Yeah I wish they came in a triangle shape like my acoustic case. That is the one and only downside IMO.

Pilgrim · #18 05-19-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoonerMatt

For that money I'd spend the little extra and get a soft case, or rather get this one while it's on sale:

Buy Gator GL Lightweight Bass Guitar Case | Bass Guitar Cases | Musician's Friend

^^^ +1!! The Gators are much better than any gig bag I have seen. Hard cases are my first choice, but Gators come a close second.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwiles30

One of my students has the RoadRunner bag, and its not bad, except for the big external pocket - it isn't deep or tall enough to hold music!

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Music can be folded.

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mwiles30 · #19 05-19-2011, 01:53 PM

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Music can be folded.

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Try folding a Real Book

mwiles30 · #20 05-19-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saustindavis

Yeah I wish they came in a triangle shape like my acoustic case. That is the one and only downside IMO.

Somebody sent a link for the a Protec case - it was triangular.