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07-08-2011, 05:42 PM
|  | Life's too short for a cheap cigar. | | | | | Probag Leather Gig Bag Review
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Thought I'd post a review of my new gig bag from Probag.
This is one VERY nice piece of gear for a VERY good price.
First of all price: $241 with shipping and sales tax (I live in Texas, same as the maker, so I got hit with tax...still a great deal).
What I got was an all leather custom made bag to fit my Lecompte 6 string bass. I sent them the measurements of my bass, and Probag made a bag to fit it perfectly. Its very thickly padded and my bass fits very secure and snug inside.
Probag has several designs to choose from, and you can add options. Standard features on the bag I ordered included 2 zipper pockets on the front, backpack style shoulder straps, and carrying handles on the side and neck. Thick shag padding on the inside, an extra protection piece for the head, and a rubberized footplate come standard as well.
On this bag I also added a custom option of a long strap on the zipper side. I wanted to be able to sling the bag on one shoulder for convenience and to have the bag hang more vertically than if I simply used one of the backpack straps. Probag really came through on it. The strap Probag made works perfectly: they provided me with 2 upper attachment points, and an adjustable strap with extra padding. The head hangs right behind my shoulder...no more banging the neck or head on a door jamb or knocking over lamps  .
Overall I couldn't be happier with this purchase, and highly recommend them. Considering that a comparable "off the shelf" leather bag costs upwards of $300 from any other manufacturer, you can't beat Probag. I'm going to be ordering another bag from them soon, a double bag to carry my fretted 5'er and fretless.
Probag's website: PROBAG
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07-08-2011, 05:55 PM
| | Life's too short for a cheap cigar. | | | | | Oh, just wanted to mention that I am in no way affiliated with Probag. Just a customer. |
07-09-2011, 07:13 AM
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Owner/builder LeCompte Electric Bass & V-Groove Basses | | Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX | | | Nice!
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07-09-2011, 09:16 AM
| | Life's too short for a cheap cigar. | | | | | Thanks Bud, I figured it was about time to have an extra nice bag to complement and protect the beauties you made for me. |
07-09-2011, 02:18 PM
|  | Almost famous since 1974. | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, Texas | | | I really wanted on of those in a double but my lack of patience put me into a Mono M80 - which is really nice. That looks awesome and at some point I'm still considering one. Probably a single.
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07-09-2011, 04:38 PM
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Endorsing Artist: see profile | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: toms_river.nj.us | | I'm still loving my double probag... 3 years and running |
08-14-2011, 03:11 AM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Singapore | | | Been using mine for a couple of years too. Definitely one of the best choices. |
08-14-2011, 03:30 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: Surrey, B.C. Canada | | | I have a Mono and there's something about it that I don't like, I should have gotten a Probag
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09-15-2011, 06:36 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London | | Another happy Probag customer here too
Brilliant bags, very very happy with mine! |
09-15-2011, 09:58 PM
| | | | Impressed that they figured out what so many have missed: If the bass sits too high on the shoulder straps it doesn't go through doorways. Good looking bag. |
09-15-2011, 10:19 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Queens, NY | | | That bag costs more than my amp...There are so many things I'm GASsing for more than a "luxury" gigbag, and I'm pinching pennies to buy those as is. I need to get a new strap and case for a fretless conversion I recently did as well as new strings (half rounds) and a set up for it. I also desire to have a Morley wah pedal that I can't comfortably afford.
At what point can this be a priority purchase for any musician?
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09-15-2011, 10:44 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Lyt Pedalboards Beta tester: Source Audio Moderator | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut | | Quote:
Originally Posted by jordak  That bag costs more than my amp...There are so many things I'm GASsing for more than a "luxury" gigbag, and I'm pinching pennies to buy those as is. I need to get a new strap and case for a fretless conversion I recently did as well as new strings (half rounds) and a set up for it. I also desire to have a Morley wah pedal that I can't comfortably afford.
At what point can this be a priority purchase for any musician? | No one's making you buy one  A good gig bag is a priority for any musician that....needs a good gig bag. Quote:
Originally Posted by loopee I have a Mono and there's something about it that I don't like, I should have gotten a Probag | I've had both. They're very different- the Probag is very protective like the Mono, but does it in a different way. Instead of having reinforced parts to make it a stiff/"hybrid" bag, the Probag just has endless soft padding. I'd trust my basses in either, but the Probag does weigh quite a lot more. |
09-15-2011, 11:05 PM
| | Life's too short for a cheap cigar. | | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by jeff arddun Impressed that they figured out what so many have missed: If the bass sits too high on the shoulder straps it doesn't go through doorways. Good looking bag. | The extra strap was actually my idea (hey, even a blind squirrel gets an acorn every now and then ), but they executed it nicely (the added padding on the strap was a nice surprise) and charged me very little for the addition. That's the great thing about a custom made to order product, you get what you want, not just what some company mass produces. Still loving the bag very much. |
12-16-2011, 05:50 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler I've had both. They're very different- the Probag is very protective like the Mono, but does it in a different way. Instead of having reinforced parts to make it a stiff/"hybrid" bag, the Probag just has endless soft padding. I'd trust my basses in either, but the Probag does weigh quite a lot more. | How much heavier?
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12-16-2011, 07:04 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Mike Lull, Lakland, Aguilar, JH Audio | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Simi Valley, CA | | | Is this the company that made the LowEnd bags? They look really similar... |
12-17-2011, 02:24 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London | | Quote:
Originally Posted by GhettoBrassGuy Is this the company that made the LowEnd bags? They look really similar... | Indeed it is.
Great quality bags.
I've had mine a few years now and it's amazing!
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12-20-2011, 06:11 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Lyt Pedalboards Beta tester: Source Audio Moderator | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut | | Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveAceofBass How much heavier? | It's been a while since I had the LowEnd/Probag, but probably 8 or so pounds. At least it felt that way- I can't be sure. |
12-20-2011, 06:31 PM
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Staff Writer: Bass Musician Magazine, Endorsing Artist: Please see bio | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI | | Quote:
Originally Posted by jordak At what point can this be a priority purchase for any musician? | For a regularly gigging musician, having a heavy duty gig bag is preferable. I have 25 gigs slated for this month alone, and schlepping a hardcase to and from venues is not nearly as preferable as a good, high quality gig bag. |
12-21-2011, 01:52 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler It's been a while since I had the LowEnd/Probag, but probably 8 or so pounds. At least it felt that way- I can't be sure. | Yup, my Probag almost weighs as much as my bass, easily 7 lbs, maybe more, but once it's on your back, it doesn't matter.
Having a solid, well built and incredibly padded gig bag is well worth it.
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03-05-2012, 11:30 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AZ | | | Anyone dealt with Probag in the past couple weeks? I tried calling them, ordering and links and phone no-workie....
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