Gigbags

nordic27 · #1 10-28-2006, 05:01 PM

Hey lowenders: I need a new gigbag for my bass. I use an SKB44RW travel case which requires a gigbag for the bass. You slide the gigbag into the case and lock it together. I had what I thought was a good bag; a Roadrunner. Well it is falling apart at the seams even with careful handling after less than one year. What are your opinions on a good quality gigbag that isn't too bulky so it will fit into this case. I would like to keep the cost at no more that $100. Thanks for your thoughts.

Ron DeLancey

**Freddels** · #2 10-29-2006, 06:32 AM

For a little over $100 you can get a quality Levy's bag. I have a gig bag that's about 22 yrs old (no name on it) but it looks very similar to the Levy's MSC119 model.

Ale · #3 10-29-2006, 11:21 AM

Incase slimbag !
Oh , search the forum , this has been up a lot.

nordic27 · #4 10-29-2006, 03:49 PM

Yes I did search on this subject and wanted to see if there were any more opinions other that the suggestions already posted. Thanks for your input. Ron D.

KJung · #5 10-30-2006, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ale

Incase slimbag !
Oh , search the forum , this has been up a lot.

The slimbag will not fit in the SKB 'bass safe'. That case requires a traditional bag, and you need to empty the external pocket to make it work.

Any standard gig bag will work.

K

Mojo-Man · #6 10-30-2006, 06:06 AM

LowEnd double gig bag.

Ale · #7 10-31-2006, 01:10 PM

Yeah Kjung , i did not think of that ..
The Slimbag is pretty beefy ..

Nick Ioannucci · #8 10-31-2006, 08:01 PM

accesbagsandcases.com check them out, thats where my nig bag is coming from so i dont have to carry the SKB freedom case everywhere.

j-bass-kreep · #9 11-01-2006, 08:47 PM

I use a cheap "kaces" gig bag I bought on musicians friend for 20 bucks . They call it a "deluxe" gig bag . It may be cheap but its nice and light and I since I use the bus a lot I rarely use my SKB hard case.

**BluesyCat** · #10 11-01-2006, 08:53 PM

The Carvin gig bag ($35?) is highly recommended in the Basses forum.

Thunder_Fingers · #11 11-02-2006, 01:56 AM

i need a gigbag for my Warwick Streamer LX4, something that will protect my bass realy good(as good as a case), and will fit with me on the buss without having me taking up 2 seets(had a guy that thought he could press my case smaler if he just pushed enough yesterday..) i have been looking at Rockbag bags(the higher lines and the incase Slimbag(though the Incase might be a little expensive...)

**BluesyCat** · #12 11-02-2006, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunder_Fingers

i need a gigbag for my Warwick Streamer LX4, something that will protect my bass realy good(as good as a case), and will fit with me on the buss without having me taking up 2 seets(had a guy that thought he could press my case smaler if he just pushed enough yesterday..) i have been looking at Rockbag bags(the higher lines and the incase Slimbag(though the Incase might be a little expensive...)

As good as a case.....then you should at least look at the Body Glove case. But it is $110. IF you don't need pockets that much, the case itself is great hard/soft combination and very protective. It is also slim. I have photos at my work. PM me and I can email direct to you later.

guy n. cognito · #13 11-02-2006, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Ioannucci

accesbagsandcases.com check them out, thats where my nig bag is coming from so i dont have to carry the SKB freedom case everywhere.

Big +1 on the Access Stage V gig bag. I got mine for $99 plus tax.

I also had a RoadRunner that fell apart after 2 months of light use.

plasson · #14 11-02-2006, 06:38 AM

I'd love to buy an Incase Slimbag, but here in Europe they're not sold... and shipping is like 100$.
Any of you guys selling yours?

Thunder_Fingers · #15 11-02-2006, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Groovin'

As good as a case.....then you should at least look at the Body Glove case. But it is $110. IF you don't need pockets that much, the case itself is great hard/soft combination and very protective. It is also slim. I have photos at my work. PM me and I can email direct to you later.

well, it doesnt have to be like a case, but want something thats rigid and easy to carry(had a ritter softcase, great concept and solid case, but the the carying straps killed my back, and it took just as much space as a regular case) i also want it to have space for alot of stuff(CD's, Tuners, Pedals, Cables, Strings and various repair stuff...)

Ice-man: yeah, i know its a shame realy, but i can guarantee you this, if anyone DID sell them in Europe, it would be just as expensive buying it from USA anyway... I think if my Corvette Rock bass sells fast im maby gonna get the Incase Slimbag, then i actually can aford it i think..

**BluesyCat** · #16 11-02-2006, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunder_Fingers

well, it doesnt have to be like a case, but want something thats rigid and easy to carry(had a ritter softcase, great concept and solid case, but the the carying straps killed my back, and it took just as much space as a regular case) i also want it to have space for alot of stuff(CD's, Tuners, Pedals, Cables, Strings and various repair stuff...)

Forget the Body Glove bag then. It has 2 pockets and they're both useless IMO. That Access Stage V bag is cool but way too many pockets for me. I also tried the straps and they're not that great either. For me, the bag is great 'cause I don't need the pockets or the straps.

guy n. cognito · #17 11-02-2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Groovin'

Forget the Body Glove bag then. It has 2 pockets and they're both useless IMO. That Access Stage V bag is cool but way too many pockets for me. I also tried the straps and they're not that great either. For me, the bag is great 'cause I don't need the pockets or the straps.

The Access bag has one pocket that is fixed to the bag. The remainder are on the backpack, which can be removed, leaving a streamline bag. There is a backpack system, but it stowes away and is totally unobstrusive.