Harvest Bags...who's got one?

[Matt Power]

Hey all...I have been on the hunt for a bag that hugs my bass, rather than the current bags like Gator, Mono, etc.
I was going to drop some coin on a Cronkhite bag, but 600$ plus will be my Christmas gift ) or at least I will tell the wife that in hopes she buys into the excuse.....she won't.) lol. But, I have and use a ProTec Contego, a RB Continental, and a custom Messina EB bag.
I tried a Gator ProGo, but the only one that I like that seems to protect my bass is the Contego. I've had a Probagg, Levy's (sadly discontined), Mono M80, iGig (fantastic but hard to use daily). The Contego is my current ride. Great bag, but the zippers are inconsistent, and I want a bag that is a "warm snuggle", but still protect it....enter this 400$ contraption.

So, I ordered a buffalo leather and canvas bag from Harvest. What intrigues me is that they put an actual plastic plate in the front and back of the bag to aid in impact protection, and the YKK zippers are a huge plus for me.

I teach at a school in the morning, then run off to a University to do lessons and ensembles, then off to another school to teach, then playing 4 nights a week. i need a Sherman Tank of a bag, and this one fits the bill. BUT, the only caveat is the weight. It's an 11 pound bag!!!! Eesh. I shoulda played the flute. LOL. It'll carry a variety of sticks...a couple Mucks, a few homebrew jazzes, R Bass, etc.

Here's the bag. Anyone else have one of the canvas and leather bags? can you use it as a "daily driver"? Ordered and shipped yesterday, here Tuesday.

Acoustic Bass Guitar Gig Bag by Harvest Fine Leather at ACCESS

 

[BlueRock]

Really interested to hear how you like it after some use. I'm in the market for a double bag. I'm also a huge fan of Cronkhite bags but having trouble justifying the cost these days.

 

[Petethebassman]

I have used a Harvest buffalo nubuck leather gig bag for years as my main gig bag. It is heavy, but has super solid construction - the leather is showing some patina, but the straps and zippers work just as good as new.

 

[Matt Power]

So, I got the bag! Great construction, incredible zippers, completely hugs my bass! If this got dropped accidentally with my bass in it, am supremely confident it would be just fine! Big bag!
So far, it likes Fender/non-angled headstocks best. The main pocket has a tapered and slightly narrow opening. I wish it was bigger. But, I am not trying to pack a U-Haul worth of stuff in one bag. It does a thick leather strap, solid 20 foot cable, tools, etc. It won't fit any head but a BAM/Gnome/Clarus SL in there with all the other stuff, but that's what an amplifier or accessory bag is for. In other words, we don't play the flute. All the usual stuff usually isn't going to fit in your bass bag, anyway.
So far, so good. I wish the canvas was a bit heavier, but the bag is STOUT. I would easily gate check this.