What's going on with Incase???

[Vic]

I have one of their DUB bags (AWESOME!) and was going to order a Slim, but they are no longer making cases at the time being. I got some strange emails from them regarding some sort of reorganization, and they're taking names for a "waiting list" of some kind. Fortunately, I found a Tour bag (last one) and bought it... prolly fits me better anyway.

This seems to me like they're being bought by someone or something. I've heard rumors about something like this, but would like to know if anyone out there has any good info on this.

These are GREAT cases, I don't want them to go away.

FYI: http://www.goincase.com/

[TaySte_2000]

Yeah I know I really really want a dub bag and they've stopped making them, don't know what is going on but I know this is the second time at least they have stopped making that Dub Bag.

[ZonPlyr]

I don't know either. I have been trying to buy 2 slim bags for 2 months and can't get a return call or an e-mail. I'm not sure what's going on but any number you call for them always goes to the same guy that never answers his phone or returns a call or e-mail. weirdness.

[Vic]

Here's the two emails I got from them:

Hi Vic,

Thank you for your email and your interest in our Incase products. If you
would like, I can add you to our waiting list. We currently have halted in
production of the gig bags. Although the bags are terrific, we are making
many changes within our company. Unfortunately, we are not sure when we
will continue this part of our products. At this time we are unable to
inform you on an approximate date. But, as soon as we receive any
information, we can let you know immediately. We appreciate your interest
and enthusiasm in our company and you will hear from us soon!


Carrie Galka
Customer Service

323-731-6400 ext 306
fax:323-731-6464
carrie@goincase.com
www.goincase.com

and later when I ping'd her on any left over in stock...

Hello Vic,

Thank you again for your email. As of right now, all guitar bags are
unavailable. We are very sorry for the inconvenience. I have added you to
our waiting list and as soon as I find out more information on this matter,
I will contact you.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,

Carrie Galka
Customer Service

323-731-6400 ext 306
fax:323-731-6464
carrie@goincase.com
www.goincase.com

Strange!

[FCM3]

ditto w/ me as well. Earlier this year i tried to locate a "Dub" bag w/ no success, however i found a place that had a few slim cases.
The slim cases are pretty good. I like the tour case better, and I suspect the DUB would have ben what I wanted overall.
Oh well, its a good product, just hope the company stays afloat.
I recieved similar emails as well, they were "reorganizing" something to that effect. Guess its taken them a long while to reorganize

[Vic]

Originally Posted by FCM3

ditto w/ me as well. Earlier this year i tried to locate a "Dub" bag w/ no success

Right about now, I am feeling so lucky for having been able to get into one...

The slim cases are pretty good. I like the tour case better,

+1

I just found out that the Tour is pretty much like a Slim with the packs off and straps snugged down, which for me, makes it a much better single-bass bag... lots more versatile without being floppy or bulky when I wasn't using the packs. The bottom line is, it seems to be mostly about the DUBs and Tours.

and I suspect the DUB would have ben what I wanted overall.

These are very nice, but with 2 basses in there, the outside pouch is snug enough that I wouldn't want to cram pedals in there like they (used to) show on their site. Straps, cords, music, etc., no problem, tho. Thing is, I carry a gear case anyway, so no biggie. However, I did need a single case with more storage when I go "light" (just a gig bag and my little GK 110 combo).

[pointbass]

I had an Incase Dub ripped off at a festival while we were playing (luckily the basses were on stage with me) and I have not been able to replace it. While it's not anywhere near as good, the Gator double bag is the best alternative I've been able to find. Fairly well padded, good heavy duty smooth zippers, handles are well sewn-in and secure, decent front pocket for the non-bulky stuff, but it does have a kind-of-wierd strap arrangement. Like I said, not as good as the Dub, but not bad, either ..........

[jja412]

I wanna dub bag...

[Vic]

I heard a rumor that Fender was involved at some level on this, but I have no idea if there's any meat to it at all.

[wyliee]

I can't help with finding any more Incase bags, but I would recommend checking out Summit Guitar Backpacks. I have one for my Bee bass and it is fantastic.

http://www.guitarbackpack.com/home.htm

[embellisher]

This is a shame. I am glad I got my DUB bag when I did.

Moved to Miscellaneous.

[nspark]

I was just recently on a search for a new gigbag after mine kinda died. I really wanted an Incase, but after an email to them, I got the same email response that was quoted above. Too bad, as I heard they were great cases.

I did find a case that looks fairly similar, though it's more like the Slim than the Tour. It's a ProTec Contego Bass Guitar Case.

I ended up getting a Ritter RG9000. It's got over 1.5" of padding, though I have managed to find a "weak spot" (the upper horn) where there isn't much protection for my Jazz Bass. I got it since I needed one ASAP and I found this one locally.

I hope the Incase bags go back into production.

[Vic]

Wow, those Contegos look a lot like the Incase's, but no neck support, no hanger, and missing some other nice (tho minor) features.

And yes, they really are great cases. The quality is absolutely top notch. I have NO reservations about putting any of my best stuff in there, and while I believe in playing what I own (yes, I take the MTD 535 into smokey bars), I'm VERY particular about preserving their condition and protecting from dents/scratches, etc..

[KJung]

There's a virtually new DUB bag for sale at Low Down Sound in Detroit.

[Gard]

As of right this moment, Incase has decided to hold off on production of their gigbag line. They are discussing possibly restarting with a re-designed line, but nothing is "set in stone".

We've been using a few recently when we ship a new bass, it is a very nice compromise between a hard case and a gigbag.

We have a few left, but they're "spoken for" presently, as we need them to ship our basses - it's been a tough month for case companies, the company that build our originaly case, Modern Case Co., shut their doors with no warning. Happily, we have PLENTY of LG model cases, a few of the Century, but we're dead OUT of SKB cases. Thankfully, the SKB basses fit perfectly in the Tour Bag, so...that's where the last of those are.

We're in coversation with several case companies for a replacement of the Modern case (it will be the same design, with some improvements), and one of the companies has a "semi-rigid" case in development, that they are forwarding a sample of to us. If this works out, I will let y'all know who they are...

[Vic]

Originally Posted by Gard

As of right this moment, Incase has decided to hold off on production of their gigbag line. They are discussing possibly restarting with a re-designed line, but nothing is "set in stone".

You know, I had another thought... this almost sounds like a cease and desist, as well. Did Pro-Tec (ptcases.com) have the Contego first, or do they have patents that are an issue here? The Contego is VERY similar in core design (tho not as nice overall).

We have a few left, but they're "spoken for" presently

Yeah, sheesh, I feel very lucky to have gotten Brian's last Tour Bag. Should be here tomorrow/Monday.

Modern Case Co., shut their doors with no warning. Happily, we have PLENTY of LG model cases

I have an LG-3005 and its case is a bit beat. Could you PM me a quote for a replacement, please? Make sure to give me the preferred/return customer price, of course.

Thanks for all the info!

[Gard]

Originally Posted by vics

You know, I had another thought... this almost sounds like a cease and desist, as well. Did Pro-Tec (ptcases.com) have the Contego first, or do they have patents that are an issue here? The Contego is VERY similar in core design (tho not as nice overall).

Yeah, sheesh, I feel very lucky to have gotten Brian's last Tour Bag. Should be here tomorrow/Monday.

I have an LG-3005 and its case is a bit beat. Could you PM me a quote for a replacement, please? Make sure to give me the preferred/return customer price, of course.

Thanks for all the info!

Vic, no patent/cease & desist that I'm aware of. The bottom line, I think, is that Incase just makes SO MUCH money with their other products, the musical instrument product line is just not viable enough for them to be aggresively persuing. Sad, but true, it's probably a victim of "business concerns", despite its being a great product.

That said, I've been eyeing the ProTech Contego case, and have considered ordering one for a look-see. Once I get the semi-rigid from my other supplier, I'll decide if I need to keep looking.

Yeah, you are lucky to have gotten that Tour Bag, there are NONE left at Incase, now. (...a little birdy told me that a small bass builder in the mid-Atlantic states bought the last of 'em last week... )

PM is forthcoming...glad to have helped out!

[Eric Moesle]

Originally Posted by Gard

The bottom line, I think, is that Incase just makes SO MUCH money with their other products, the musical instrument product line is just not viable enough for them to be aggresively persuing.

While I hope you're right, I noticed that they're entire online ordering, even for OTHER products, has been ceased. They offered a bunch of iPod cases and the like, and appear - at least online - to be ceasing ALL attempts to sell all products.

I sincerely hope they remain viable . . . great products.

[Vic]

Originally Posted by Gard

Vic, no patent/cease & desist that I'm aware of. ... the musical instrument product line is just not viable enough ... victim of "business concerns", despite its being a great product.

Understandable, but still sad. The thing is, they're making a waiting list, so that indicates there might be a future for the product... even if it's not with Incase... (fingers crossed)

...been eyeing the ProTech Contego case, and have considered ordering one for a look-see.

I'd love to hear from someone who knows the Incase well and really checks out the Contego. Just wish it had that neck support! I really like that.

(...a little birdy told me that a small bass builder in the mid-Atlantic states bought the last of 'em last week... )

AH HAH! You sakkafrazzin krabble-fritzin'... Ok, what's your address, oh yeah, that's it... (packs baseball bat...) ROAD TRIP!

[Gard]

Originally Posted by vics

AH HAH! You sakkafrazzin krabble-fritzin'... Ok, what's your address, oh yeah, that's it... (packs baseball bat...) ROAD TRIP!

181 Oxford Rd. Suite 107
Casselberry, FL 32730











...oh yeah, I ain't there no more!



To save everyone some time (and myself a lot of PM's, e-mails, and phone calls), no we will not be selling the Tour Bags we have, as they are our only option for the SKB series basses right now. Sorry guys.