ProTec Contego bass case?

caesarbass · #1 06-16-2007, 11:57 AM

Has anyone purchased a ProTec Contego case? If so, do you like it and would you recommend it? Also, if you could post any likes and dislikes that would be great.
I did a search and there was minimal info.
Thanks,

lomo · #2 06-16-2007, 02:45 PM

Outstanding "casebag". I first saw one when a Rob Allen Mouse I bought came in one. Now I have one for my main bass-it protects very well, is tough, and has good storage and shoulder straps. Good for any time you pack your own base, but not worthy of airline checking or being thrown in a van under a bunch of cabs :-). The best bag short of a hardcase IMO/IME. The other similar product that's a bit cheaper is the body glove bag (100.). I have one of those, too. It protects just as well but has less storage and the front pocket is mesh that's a tad less rugged then the Contego. The Body Glove bags are available at lowend.com and I think mufriend as well.

caesarbass · #3 06-17-2007, 03:13 AM

Cool!! Thanks for the info lomo!!

caesarbass · #4 06-22-2007, 11:34 AM

Great case, I just got it!! I will post pics and post a full review soon. So far, this case seems great, I am putting my Benavente in it and also am thinking of getting one for my Elrick. The case offers great protection is lightweight and has a really comfortable shoulder strap system, it also comes with a neck support kind of like the Sadowsky and Incase bags. Now I just need to use it and see how it holds up in the real world.

GRoberts · #5 06-22-2007, 04:17 PM

Does anyone have a website for the ProTec cases? Or where is a good place to buy one?

Dave · #6 06-22-2007, 04:19 PM

Theperfectbass.com has them. Ive considered getting one many a times.

GRoberts · #7 06-22-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Theperfectbass.com has them. Ive considered getting one many a times.

I'm going to need something for my new Nordy vJ5 when it comes in another 6 weeks. I'm considering one of these. They look great! Thanks again. Gary

Dave · #8 06-22-2007, 04:45 PM

No problem.

Dont forget the TBer discount.

unity bass · #9 06-22-2007, 04:54 PM

Does anyone know if the neck is supported?
From the pics on the website, it looks like the headstock rests on the tuning keys.

http://www.protecmusic.com/items.aspx?ProductID=410&InstrumentID=5

Also, my basses all have tilt back headstocks.
I’m afraid of bending or breaking a tuner.
Also, I dislike having to retune just because I’m using a gig bag.
Has anyone had a problem with this issue?

This is the only issue that’s kept me from grabbing one for myself.
They look really cool.

Thanks,
Chad

Jigmay · #10 06-22-2007, 05:12 PM

I have one and love it. It's very rugged and high quality. I agree with what the others say above, however, mine does not have a neck support in it like caesarbass says. Mine is over a year old, maybe the newer ones have this improvement?

cybersnyder · #11 06-22-2007, 07:09 PM

I like mine. It came with my new MPG Level 4. Good for anything short of airline.

caesarbass · #12 06-23-2007, 03:11 AM

The new ones DO have a neck support!!!
Very cool cases, I used mine tonight and worked great!! I really like the shoulder straps, they're very comfortable, and the case doesn't seem cumbersome at all, very light and well balanced when backpacked.
http://www.protecmusic.com/

caesarbass · #13 06-23-2007, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jigmay

I have one and love it. It's very rugged and high quality. I agree with what the others say above, however, mine does not have a neck support in it like caesarbass says. Mine is over a year old, maybe the newer ones have this improvement?

You could probably order an extra neck support pad, they are small and velcro to the sides, in fact I'm thinking of ordering a couple of extra pads to support a bit more of the neck.

nordic27 · #14 06-23-2007, 05:40 AM

I purchased one late last year. I use mine in conjunction with an SKB Bass Safe. I slide the Protec into the Bass Safe and have great protection. I have flown with this combination several times with no problems. I especially like the fact that the Protec has rigid formed sides, neck support, and multi-layered protection unlike my last bag which had 1" of cheap foam and this so called indestructable "cordora" fabric which ripped apart with minimal usage. I don't think you will go wrong with the Protec.

nordic27 · #15 06-23-2007, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Roscoe5

Does anyone have a website for the ProTec cases? Or where is a good place to buy one?

I purchased mine from finecases.com. Great people, great service.

caesarbass · #16 06-23-2007, 12:20 PM

Here are some pics:

indvoice · #17 03-15-2008, 03:34 PM

im loooking into getting this too. would it fit an eastwood eub-1 head stock?

chuck_stones · #18 11-23-2009, 03:47 AM

Hi guys,

Thanks for the info on the Protec Contego bass bags, from what I've seen/read on the net they tick all my requirement boxes for a functional, durable, quality gig bag. I do however, still have one question that I'm hoping someone can help me with; how are the tail ends of the Contego cases? I.e. is there a decent amount of protection on the bottom of the case where the Bridge end strap button on the bass is located? I've had a couple of gig bags that wore through in that area. If this bag has good protection there, I'm putting in an order for a couple.

Thanks in advance,

/chuck

Dave · #19 11-23-2009, 07:23 PM

Ive had mine for about 2 years now and other than a few scuffs, its functionally perfect. Very nice bag/case. Theres a couple rubber "feet" on the bottom of mine, and the padding is more than Id want for anything short of trusting to airlines.

bassplayer7770 · #20 11-24-2009, 06:56 AM

I have a Hanewinckel Draken 5-string, and I'm seriously considering this case over the gigbag that came with the bass. The body width is approximately 13-3/4", which should fit fine. The body length is about 22" which also shouldn't be a problem based on caesar's pic. My bass also has a tiltback headstock, which I guess shouldn't be a problem with the neck support.

On a side note, The Perfect Bass has a promo code you can use on these cases right now. I might go ahead and order.