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Favorite Gig Bags?

#22
JimmyM said:
My basses are safe in pretty much any gig bag I use, even the cheapest, because I usually go to gigs in my van and I pack it for them to be safe. But what I don't like about many gig bags is how close to the body the straps are mounted, and it makes me feel like Herman Munster every time I walk through a doorway. Can't tell you how many times I've banged the headstock with a bag sitting up way over my head as I go through a doorway.

Most of the time I use a Gruv Gear Sliver, but I'd have bought the Edge had it been out when I got the Sliver.
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Is the sliver worth the extra 30 bucks?
 
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#23
noeinstein said:
Is the sliver worth the extra 30 bucks?
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A very good question, one I'm not sure of. I originally bought the sliver thinking it would fit in my SKB Roto case. Unfortunately it just barely fits, I have to moosh it in there to make it fit, and it made me very paranoid about using it for that on flights. And other than flights, I just don't need the protection that a more Deluxe gig bag offers. So I probably could have gotten away with the Edge, considering that it probably wouldn't have fit in the SKB case anyway. But I do like the sliver and find it quite protective. Not as protective as the Gigblade 2, but probably more protective than the Edge.

And the reason I got the sliver is because the edge hadn't come out and I needed something right away for a series of flights. And then I ended up using my $60 gator bag instead because it fit. I hate the way it makes the headstock stick way up above my head but it's what I had at the time and I didn't want to give up the sliver.
 
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#26
I have a weird obsession for gig bags and have tried and have tried many of both the low end and high-end bags and the best bag for me has been my Mono Vertigo. I also added the extra storage with the Tick. I have had mine for 2 years and take it out frequently it all sorts of weather from heavy rain to snow to very hot temperatures and in every case (pun intended) my bass has arrived in perfect condition.
 
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#28
MONO won the EBMM Sterling™ Award for Most Confusing Product Naming Convention.

It's not enough to say "M80" because there's the M80 Sleeve, M80 Stealth and M80 Vertigo, each a step up from the last.

I don't have an M80, although they do look nice.

I have one old-style Fender and one new-style Fender.

Old-style Fender is ok. Had to sew a patch where the heel strap button wore through, and the buckle attachments can sometimes cut into your shoulders when the straps are all-the-way tight. It could have more padding. I doubt you could find these any more new.

New-style Fender is really great. Comes in a variety of thicknesses. I got the thickest one on sale (for $99 iirc) and I would trust it in checked baggage because it's quite stiff and sturdy. The super-soft red lining is terrific. My only gripe is the design and size of the accessory pocket which could be larger and deeper (front-to-back), and it could have another pocket on the neck. It fits a G&L L-2500 5er.
 
#29
wvbass said:
I have a bunch of gig bags that I think are pretty good:

Access Stage 3
Levy's CM-19
Protec Contego
Music Area Wind20
Warwick Rockbag Starline

The most protective is the Contego, followed by the Stage3. Those are also the heaviest. I need more time with the Wind20, but it may be the best balance of price, weight, and protection.
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Looked at the Wind 20 and it looks very good, along with the Wind 30 for <$30 more. I’ll likely try one even though it only comes in “dark green”?!
 
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noeinstein said:
That's a relief, thanks.
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Here is a green Music Area bag in front of a black one.
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#35
I have a Mono M80 single and dual, a Reunion Blues Continental, and an Access 5. They're all really good bags but my ranking is the Reunion Blues first, the Access 5 a very close second, and the Mono's are a not quite as close but still pretty close third.

I actually don't use my M80 single anymore. I only take one bass to rehearsals and to the basement jam sessions I play in and I've been using the RB Continental most of the time. I think the only reason I'm not using the Access 5 more is that the pocket layouts, placement, and sizes are different from the RB so I haven't yet worked out where things go in the pockets on that bag. Having just realized that now, I'm going to use it exclusively for a while so I can do a better comparison between that one and the RB.

I always take two basses to gigs so I do use the M80 dual regularly. However, that's mostly because I haven't yet decided to bite the bullet and spend the money on the RB dual (pricey, but they're great bags). But having seen so many positive votes for the Gator Pro Go's, I might take a closer look at those before replacing the Mono.
 
#37
lat said:
Got one of these. Works well for me.
https://www.amazon.ca/Protec-CF233D...ocphy=9061280&hvtargid=pla-493480103473&psc=1
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I use the Protec Contego which is also listed on that page that you linked above .. and I also have an older M80 .. I like both .. but I really like the Contego ... It has been my go to bag for the past 5 or 6 years ..

The site that you linked has the Contego going for $199 CDN .. but the link in my post has t going for $135 US in case anyone wanted to get it here in the U.S.
 
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#38
wvbass said:
I have a bunch of gig bags that I think are pretty good:

Access Stage 3
Levy's CM-19
Protec Contego
Music Area Wind20
Warwick Rockbag Starline

The most protective is the Contego, followed by the Stage3. Those are also the heaviest. I need more time with the Wind20, but it may be the best balance of price, weight, and protection.
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What did you think of the Starline? Would it fit a Jazz bass?
 
#39
Stan_da_man said:
What did you think of the Starline? Would it fit a Jazz bass?
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I'd say it is a step down from the the Stage3, Contego, or Wind20. I'm not afraid to travel with those bags, so long as I'm transporting basses in the back of a car instead of in a gear trailer.

I'd call the Starline an excellent "in town" bag. It is the kind of bag to use if you are throwing your bass in the backseat on the way to a show, and your bass won't be much further away from you than that. It is lightweight with average storage space for cables and a strap, can be used as a top-load bag (like a Vertigo), and will definitely keep a bass safe from dents and dings.

I have not tried putting a jazz bass in it, so I can't comment on that.
 
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#40
wvbass said:
I'd say it is a step down from the the Stage3, Contego, or Wind20. I'm not afraid to travel with those bags, so long as I'm transporting basses in the back of a car instead of in a gear trailer.

I'd call the Starline an excellent "in town" bag. It is the kind of bag to use if you are throwing your bass in the backseat on the way to a show, and your bass won't be much further away from you than that. It is lightweight with average storage space for cables and a strap, can be used as a top-load bag (like a Vertigo), and will definitely keep a bass safe from dents and dings.

I have not tried putting a jazz bass in it, so I can't comment on that.
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Thanks! Basically, I want to check if it can fit the four in a row headstock.
 

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