who makes a really good GIGBAG ??

quadrogong · #1 03-25-2010, 10:18 AM

I'm looking for something w good sized pockets for cables, stomp boxes etc.
hopefully on the lighter side.. something really good..

I want something modern w lots of padding although not super chunky & thick.

I own a Ritter bag and it's served me well, it's got a hole o
or 2, time to replace it.

I love the styling on the mono bags
though they seem a little heavy to me.

my primary bass is a Roscoe, they sell a decent looking bag
I havnt looked at it's specs, pockets etc

RTL · #2 03-25-2010, 10:31 AM

Roscoe's gig bags are made by TKL (same as their hardshell cases), and they're extremely well-made and very nicely padded in all the right places. My Century Standard V came in one. I actually ended up using that bag with all of my Roscoes at one point or another, because my Shuttle 6.0 fit perfectly in the front pocket. Ideal for sub gigs, and it still keeps the instrument safe. It also has a little suede strip at the bottom of the bag, which keeps it from slipping if you stand the case up against a wall and a particularily slippery surface (like a hardwood floor).

namuxtree · #3 03-25-2010, 10:33 AM

iGig. Hands down. check em out.

quadrogong · #4 03-25-2010, 10:37 AM

thanx
I like a Roscoe bag for my Roscoe
I wasn't positive that they were roomy enough

I've also got my eye on the ritter revolution series:
https://shoppingcart.djangobooks.com...0-REPTILE.html

I'm seeing igigs too, they seem chunky, I need to compare weight
w these..

the Ritter I own is thin yet padded, i know
I shouldn't load my axe in the van without a hard case, but I do.
I can't handle walking w the hard case and my effects,etc it's too heavy, I get to those subway stairs and it's too much for me..
so I need a bag.. a quality bag.

B String · #5 03-26-2010, 12:01 AM

The Igig bag is very nice. Good padding and storage. They do
seem rather heavy though.
The Mooradian bass bag is very light weight and has three
good sized storage pockets, but they aren't cheap. I think
around $180. or so. I'd pay it again.

Spencer! · #6 03-26-2010, 12:02 AM

I live in NYC and use my iGig everywhere, it's not to chunky/heavy at all. It also flies with me several times a year and it's holding up great.

nic salsus · #7 03-26-2010, 12:26 AM

Mooradian.

Munjibunga · #8 03-26-2010, 01:19 AM

Undercover. I've had my double bag for years, and it's still in great shape. Bought it from Gard at Bass Central. I'm thinking about another one.

gkbass13 · #9 03-26-2010, 01:42 AM

I keep my R-bass in an igig bag. I can fit everything i need in it for a gig(or a weekend), and more.

I think my max that I've carried in it at once, is my Bass, a Markbass F-1, a 15.4 inch laptop, cables and wires for both, instrument cable, chromatic tuner, ipod, tshirt and undies(stayed at the ex's place that night) and still had my arms free to carry my speaker cab, due to the EXTREMELY comfortable and adjustable shoulder straps!

The bag isn't overly light, but it provides for one trip solutions going in and out of a gig, and is built to last! I couldn't recommend it more.

-Grady

knucklehead G · #10 03-26-2010, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkbass13

I keep my R-bass in an igig bag. I can fit everything i need in it for a gig(or a weekend), and more.

I think my max that I've carried in it at once, is my Bass, a Markbass F-1, a 15.4 inch laptop, cables and wires for both, instrument cable, chromatic tuner, ipod, tshirt and undies(stayed at the ex's place that night) and still had my arms free to carry my speaker cab, due to the EXTREMELY comfortable and adjustable shoulder straps!

The bag isn't overly light, but it provides for one trip solutions going in and out of a gig, and is built to last! I couldn't recommend it more.

-Grady

Do you think it would be possible to fit a 17" laptop in there?

duff beer · #11 03-26-2010, 08:14 AM

Check out the tool bags at your local hardware store...a good selection of heavy duty bags of all sizes with plenty of pockets, and most of them at good prices.

NickInMesa · #12 03-26-2010, 09:03 AM

Who makes US made gig bags?

nic salsus · #13 03-26-2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickInMesa

Who makes US made gig bags?

Mooradian in Boston.
http://www.mooradian.com/Home.html

quadrogong · #14 03-26-2010, 10:36 AM

I guess my needs are similar, I feel guilty about it,
but I'm a gigbag "overstuffed" too,
3 monster cables a,2 stomps(my pitchblack plus& 1 effect)
a towel, extra t shirt, strings, wire cutters,a notebook.. that's everytime.
so the pockets got to be large.. very.
the Sadowsky portabag seems like the only bag that's got huge pockets,( like my Ritter)
it weighs seven & 1/2 lbs though..
I'm also looking at undercover, I live near fodera, they use them..
I may take a look at these two first.

KUNGfuSHERIFF · #15 03-26-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickInMesa

Who makes US made gig bags?

I think Undercover are US-made. Levy's bags made in Canada are very nice. Took delivery yesterday of an Incase Slim Bag that strikes me as quite nice, but it's probably north of 10 pounds.

BassFace55 · #16 03-26-2010, 10:53 AM

Mooradian!

ragamfn · #17 03-26-2010, 11:04 AM

Reunion Blues nothing better

buzzbass · #18 03-26-2010, 11:21 AM

I like the Body Glove one I have very much

LowMain · #19 03-26-2010, 11:24 AM

Reunion Blues!! Tough, roomy, well-padded, quality hardware and zippers, and made in the USA.

Ruckus_Instrmts · #20 03-26-2010, 11:44 AM

http://probag-net.com/

I met these guys at a local guitar show and their work is as amazing as it is original.