Best double bass gigbag

[baxter_x]

Hi,
I'm in quest for the perfect double bass gigbag. I really need high quality stuff to carry my Sadowsky basses. So it's no cheap instruments. I need something tough and reliable.
I've narrowed my choices to the following models:
- Ritter RGS7
- Gator G-PG

Any feedback on those? If you have better options I'm all in.
I'm already aware of the Enkie cases, but I'll consider those later.

Thanks

 

[Burwabit]

Mono M80 Dual Bass
Spendy but I love mine

 

[2saddleslab]

Mono M80 Dual Bass
Spendy but I love mine

^This.

 

[baxter_x]

Spendy indeed. But if it's worth it.....
What about protection? Is it really that good? I'm insisting a bit on this point as I own pretty expensive basses and the last thing I want is to face ANY issue with the gigbag.

 

[Burwabit]

It's the best protection a gig bag can offer. Great workmanship, totally separate compartments for the basses, and neck support. A pro setup for sure.

The only thing tougher would be something like a Incase double bag, which is like a hard case hybrid. But they're out of production for years and hard to find.

 

[baxter_x]

The only thing tougher would be something like a Incase double bag, which is like a hard case hybrid. But they're out of production for years and hard to find.

ENKI AMG-2 Electric Bass Guitar Case

 

[Burwabit]

^ not a gig bag

 

[baxter_x]

True

 

[Goatrope]

Never tried the Ritter, but check out this write-up between the Mono M80 Dual and the Gator G-PG. I’m still digging the Gator, and stopped using the Mono, mostly due to it not fitting my TBird. You can’t go wrong with either (unless you carry a TBird), but I give the edge to the Gator in terms of bang for buck.

Following up from my prior post.

First impressions and comparison of the Gator P-G 2X to the Mono M80 Dual:

- Gator is long enough for my 2018 Gibson TBird without any stress on the headstock. Yay!

-More storage space than the Mono M80 Dual.

-Totally removable shoulder straps via metal carabiners as opposed to the Mono, on which the straps are sewn at the top, with plastic clasps at the bottom.

-Gator has a lift handle on the front of the bag. Mono has a lift handle on the back, above the shoulder straps, and none on the front.

-Both have a well padded carry handle on the side.

-Gator exterior fabric appears more coarse, possibly more durable, but too soon to tell.

-Main Zippers on the Gator feel less smooth, although they appear to be the same size as the Mono. Could be that the Mono is just well worn. But the teeth appear to be identically sized, as are the pulls.

-Both use some sort of micro fleece on the interior.

-Padding thickness around the perimeter of both bags appears identical, however, the Gator has a removable two inch wide bumper on the bottom. Removing this allowed for the TBird to fit.

-Gator has both bass compartments opening from the left side, on the side of the carry handle. Mono has the top bass compartment opening on the left, bottom opening on the right. Gator stores both basses facing outward, back to back. Mono has both basses facing the front of the bag, so it’s back to front. I don’t know how I feel about that yet. When the Gator case lays on the floor, lying on its back, the bottom bass is face down. It seems more logical to have the bass resting on its back, but perhaps it’s an advantage to be able to remove both basses from the same side, with the case resting with its right side down. Time will tell.

-The Gator appears more “boxy”. The Mono is “rounder”, and in my opinion, more stylish having a contrasting color around the front storage compartment.

As of my first impression, the Gator is superior, and cost me $220. The Mono currently sells for $330.

Both bags shown below, each containing two basses. Gator also has all my spare cables, extra strings, tools, DeOxit, and assorted gig stuff.

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[baxter_x]

Thanks for your great input! I'm going for the Gator. I can find it for a very low price.

 

[Ryan L.]

I’ve owned the Mono, and currently have two of the Gators. The Gator bag does a great job, IME.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Reunion Blues. FTW.

 

[baxter_x]

I’ve owned the Mono, and currently have two of the Gators. The Gator bag does a great job, IME.

What basses do you put into? Does it provide great protection?

 

[Ryan L.]

What basses do you put into? Does it provide great protection?

Currently, a pair of American Elite Jazz V’s. But I’ve used them for everything I’ve owned, from the Fenders to custom Roscoes to a $10k custom Warwick SSII 6 string. I gig a lot, and nothing has ever been damaged while transported in them. My basses always get put in the box of my pickup, under a tonneau cover of course, with other band members’ personal gear, and they’ve always done a perfect job of protecting them. And they’ve held up very, very well, also.

 

[Ryan L.]

I guess my point is, having owned both, and actually used both for transporting basses to gigs, I don’t really see where the Mono has an advantage over the Gator, in terms of protection and durability.

 

[OwnerOperator]

My experience with the Gator, zip-tie the buckle. It's kinda touchy. Other than that, it's a great bag.

 

[Clark Westfield]

I have a Gator double and it will protect those lovely Sadowsky’s.

No worries at all.

 

[baxter_x]

Well..... I think my mind is set

 

[baxter_x]

Well, I bought the Gator used yesterday. Absolutly great! The basses will be extremely well protected and the gigbag is very well designed. It's a pleasure to use.

 

[Bassist30]

I have the iGiG double and single and totally happy. Not in production anymore but if you can get your hands on one then get it. But it reminds me of the Fusion double Gig Bag. They look pretty sturdy.