I know there is about a $200 price difference in their basic cases but I’m wondering if folks who have experience with both would clearly pick one over the other?
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Double Bass Bobelock vs Messina?
- Thread starter armybass
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I have one of each. Both work fine. Messina is technically a better fit, and has incorporated a few common sense design changes - access to pockets is easier because zippers face up when bag is on its side. I had to request the long zipper be moved to the E side; as designed it would be on the G side. Just personal preference.
The Bobelock is certainly more than adequate. Plenty of handles in the right spots for the way I lift the bag. No failures in 5 years of fairly light use. I think the empty Bobelock is heavier than the Messina.
I guess the ability to customize and choose non traditional colors (gray back and ribs with a yellow top) pushed me to the Messina.
The Bobelock is certainly more than adequate. Plenty of handles in the right spots for the way I lift the bag. No failures in 5 years of fairly light use. I think the empty Bobelock is heavier than the Messina.
I guess the ability to customize and choose non traditional colors (gray back and ribs with a yellow top) pushed me to the Messina.
I'm pretty sure the Bobelock is made overseas, unlike the Messina, if that's part of your decision process...
No that’s no concern of mine.... my bass is made in China too lol. But since my bass is a Shen SB90 plywood bass and the Messina covers are now nearly double the the Bobelocks, I think I’ll save the Messina cover for my carved bass.... whenever I get it. 
I have a Shen 190 hybrid , had a Bobelock bag that came with my prior carved bass. I never really liked the Bobelock, it was heavy and hard to get on and off. It did not fit the Shen well at all , so I ordered a Messina. The Messina is way easier to get on and off. Fits like a glove, and is much better constructed and thought out. I’m glad I went the Messina route.
I have a Bobelock and it is heavy and difficult to put on and take off. On the plus side, relatively inexpensive, very good padding, good number of pockets and grab handles, tough puppy.
Several people have said the Bobelock is hard to put on. Not my experience. It goes on my bass the same as the Messina. I drop it over the peg head from above, pull it around the bridge, and zip it up. No difference.
