High quality gig bag for a 6 string?

[Bob_Ross]

huh...never would have thought that. maybe they spent all their money on the bass! lol

Nah. Some of us have actually seen what happens to our instrument when you throw a typical plywood or ABS hard shell case into the back of a truck & stack some other cases on top of that...and then seen how a good modern gigbag offers more padding, more protection, better isolation of the neck, less opportunity for damage from external shock or pressure... I guess it's not immediately intuitive, but it's an easy conclusion to arrive at after a few empirical studies.

Plus, my Mono gigbag cost more than every hard shell case I own except for the Anvil ATA flight case!

 

[lesh-head]

Nah. Some of us have actually seen what happens to our instrument when you throw a typical plywood or ABS hard shell case into the back of a truck & stack some other cases on top of that...and then seen how a good modern gigbag offers more padding, more protection, better isolation of the neck, less opportunity for damage from external shock or pressure... I guess it's not immediately intuitive, but it's an easy conclusion to arrive at after a few empirical studies.

Plus, my Mono gigbag cost more than every hard shell case I own except for the Anvil ATA flight case!

interesting. But I would NEVER put my Q6 in the back of a truck though!

 

[Baird6869]

And here we go again...

Ahem. Because some bassists -- lots of them, judging by the posts on TB -- believe that a good modern gigbag offers more protection than most hard shell cases.

I find gig bags are lighter and just a ton easier to bring to gigs and rehersals than HSCs. I like being able to do one trip from my truck to the stage and having two basses in a bag on my back works for me.

Also, the cases for my main two gigging basses (same as the OP's) are insanely heavy. Built like tanks and nearly indestructible, but I would never use them for anything other than travelling gigs and during shipping if I ever sell them.

 

[Reggie Hamilton]

Estrella Cases 1 (925) 813-8964

 

[Snaxster]

Hello. Does anyone out there, who plays a 6 string bass, have any suggestion for a high quality gig bag where the 6 string neck actually fits into the cradle? Thanks.

Hello. The Levy's CM19L is very high quality. This model is still made in Canada.

It is an old school padded gig bag design, so it has no cradle.

I own two CM19L. One houses a Sukop 6-string double cut, the other a Benavente 5-string single cut. Plenty of room and protection.

Just make sure you're buying recent production. There is an older version of the model that is smaller.

 

[baileyboy]

Reunion Blues Gig Bags & Cases - Products - Bass Gig Bags

 

[Sav'nBass]

Hello. Does anyone out there, who plays a 6 string bass, have any suggestion for a high quality gig bag where the 6 string neck actually fits into the cradle? Thanks.

Protec Contego $109 @ Amazon

Best gig bag bang for the buck on the planet. I have an older M-80.. and not to take anything from it it is a great bag.. it is a bit heavy but it does the job quite well although on mine the padding at the bottom where the strap pin leaves a little to be desired.. I hear that this is something that was fixed on later versions.. but for $110 you just cannot beat the Contego. It is my go to bag.. it is lighter than the M-80 and offers up support that is just as good and iun some ways even better at half the price. Even when not on sale as it is here.. at full price it is still great bang for the buck.

Nah. Some of us have actually seen what happens to our instrument when you throw a typical plywood or ABS hard shell case into the back of a truck & stack some other cases on top of that...and then seen how a good modern gigbag offers more padding, more protection, better isolation of the neck, less opportunity for damage from external shock or pressure... I guess it's not immediately intuitive, but it's an easy conclusion to arrive at after a few empirical studies.
Plus, my Mono gigbag cost more than every hard shell case I own except for the Anvil ATA flight case!

I always keep my gear with me.. I don't know how everyone else does it.. but I usually bring myself and whoever can fit in the car to the gig but I have had some bad experiences with gear in trucks so for now at least my gear travels with me.

interesting. But I would NEVER put my Q6 in the back of a truck though!

Word!

 

[Amplified]

Réunion Blues Continental. It is definitively not small and has its weight, but even a 36"-scale 6-String should fit inside. Extremely sturdy.

This. I put my Spector neck through in it.

 

[Toptube]

Carvin's ultimate soft case. It works for all of their six stringers. I use it with an Icon 5 string bass. I like this case a lot.

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[K-man]

I use a Mono Vertigo for my Bongo 6. It fits fine.

 

[dheafey]

And here we go again...

Ahem. Because some bassists -- lots of them, judging by the posts on TB -- believe that a good modern gigbag offers more protection than most hard shell cases.

Along with great protection, I would add ease of load in/out. A good gig bag has backpack straps as well as several compartments eliminating the need for a separate accessory bag.

 

[Wolfhound32]

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I have the G515, and a G525. Both have neck supports that run the length of the neck and secure with velcro. They also have excellent protection for the bottom of the instrument. I like them SOOOOooooo much better than the Mono cases (I have the Vertigo).

I've been meaning to get a video up comparing the iGig to several popular bags, I just haven't made the time. Maybe today...

Here is a short article I posted on my blog if you're interested:Bass Guitar Adventures: Gig Bags that Rock! iGig & Reunion Blues

Good luck, and keep us posted!

 

[bassstrangler]

I've had luck with the Gator soft case, sort of a hybrid of a gig bag and a hard case, more hard case than bag though.

 

[loveandbass]

PROTEC CONTEGO ALL DAMN DAY

 

[GODSENT]

Access Stage 3 for my Ken Smith 6 $150 on Amazon

 

[Docbass1218]

Access Stage 3 for my Ken Smith 6 $150 on Amazon

Thanks to everyone for all of your help. I wound up picking up the Mono M80.

 

[Sav'nBass]

PROTEC CONTEGO ALL DAMN DAY

ALL day! In fact it looks like that Carvin bag is similar to the Content without the extra pocket but at $110 the Contego is a no brainer.

 

[OnThaCouch]

Hello. Does anyone out there, who plays a 6 string bass, have any suggestion for a high quality gig bag where the 6 string neck actually fits into the cradle? Thanks.

Just got my Mono M80 from Sweetwater and it fits my Ibanez BTB7e perfectly. There is velcro to hold the neck in place. Very sturdy looking and well made. It is replacing the cheesy stock Ibby case.

I can give an update in a few weeks on how it holds up.

 

[Docbass1218]

Just got my Mono M80 from Sweetwater and it fits my Ibanez BTB7e perfectly. There is velcro to hold the neck in place. Very sturdy looking and well made. It is replacing the cheesy stock Ibby case.

I can give an update in a few weeks on how it holds up.

Just picked my M80 up today. My 6 fits perfectly!

 

[lesh-head]

i'll have to check one out, see what all this fuss is about. glad you got one you like!