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Road Runner Double Bass Gig bag; any experience?

CTBassGuy

CTBassGuy

Feb 3, 2018
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Does anyone have any experience with this bag (Road Runner Double Bass Gig Bag)? All of my basses have angled headstocks, so this concerns me a bit...

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I'm trying to get my rig to be a 1-trip schlep. For practice, I do 2 basses, 2 svt210avs and a small laptop-type bag that has my BH800 head, cables and accessories. If the bag is good, I can have the 2 basses on my back, the laptop bag over my shoulder and a cab in each hand...
 
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I bought a Mono double gig bag for exactly the same reason as you (but sub in GK equipment). I know the Mono works with angled headstocks (it has a block under each neck so that the headstock doesn't touch anything). Unfortunately the Mono is substantially more expensive. My guess is that the Road Runner doesn't have anything like that, but I can't tell from the pics.

As an aside, I spent a bunch of time looking for an accessory bag last month, and it is infuriating how few cases/bags show good interior shots
 
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neddyrow said:
those are nice options...at a better price!

but, why did Gator make a white interior?!?!?
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Visibility is my first thought. They had/have some hard cases with very bright interiors. I was at NAMM when Reunion Blue debuted their double case and it's really nice. I almost bought one of the single bass versions until I decided that I needed a lot of exterior pockets. Which, speaking of, exterior space is where most companies are lacking. The now (apparently) dead iGig Cases company is about the only one who did both the interior and the exterior right. I went with a ProTec Contego for my needs, but the models I listed above for two basses I think are going to be hard to beat.
 
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Thanks for the replies, all.

I ended up ordering it from GC, figuring if it was not viable, I’ll simply return it. I can get a $65 purchase past my wife without too much hassle. $250 - $350 is a whole different situation...

Seems like the old adage “You get what you pay for” applies here (go figure). I already have the Road Runner RR2EB bag, and it’s pretty nice; it’s $80 at GC just for it, though. $70 for a double; it’s probably not great... we’ll see.

I’ll let you all know how it turns out. It should be delivered next week.
 
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neddyrow said:
those are nice options...at a better price!

but, why did Gator make a white interior?!?!?
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Don’t think there was any special thought behind that. I just think they’re trying to differentiate between the various product lines. The Pro-Go series has a white interior, the Transit series has a red interior (and what I believe to be a special run for Sweetwater with a grey interior), and the 4G series has a black interior.
 
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CTBassGuy said:
Thanks for the replies, all.

I ended up ordering it from GC, figuring if it was not viable, I’ll simply return it. I can get a $65 purchase past my wife without too much hassle. $250 - $350 is a whole different situation...

Seems like the old adage “You get what you pay for” applies here (go figure). I already have the Road Runner RR2EB bag, and it’s pretty nice; it’s $80 at GC just for it, though. $70 for a double; it’s probably not great... we’ll see.

I’ll let you all know how it turns out. It should be delivered next week.
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You could make the argument that the $200 investment is saving your basses from excessive and far more costly damage, plus you’ll be out the door faster by only having to make one trip to your car. Cases last a very, very long time. Basses with their neck snapped generally don’t!
 
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MobileHolmes said:
As an aside, I spent a bunch of time looking for an accessory bag last month, and it is infuriating how few cases/bags show good interior shots
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I ended up with a cast-off laptop bag from work; it’s perfect. My BH800 fits in the main pocket just right, and the other pockets are more than sufficient for cables, batteries, etc.

You might just want to go a Best Buy or Staples-like store to see what they have for laptops bags. I think these are just as good as a dedicated accessory bag, and you’ll have a lot more choice.
 
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fauxtoe said:
You could make the argument that the $200 investment is saving your basses from excessive and far more costly damage, plus you’ll be out the door faster by only having to make one trip to your car. Cases last a very, very long time. Basses with their neck snapped generally don’t!
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Yes, but unfortunately her argument will likely be, “Yea, well, take the 2nd trip; you can use the exercise...” :)
 
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CTBassGuy said:
I ended up with a cast-off laptop bag from work; it’s perfect. My BH800 fits in the main pocket just right, and the other pockets are more than sufficient for cables, batteries, etc.

You might just want to go a Best Buy or Staples-like store to see what they have for laptops bags. I think these are just as good as a dedicated accessory bag, and you’ll have a lot more choice.
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I actually found a pretty good laptop backpack at target on clearance finally
 
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So the gag bag came today, and it's decent. I'm going to use it for the next couple of weeks and see how it goes. I think it will be enough for practices and easy load-in/out gigs nearby.

I would consider it a light duty bag. Certainly not pro-level; hobbyist only. I'd only use it in a car's back seat for a short drive, short carry distance, etc. I would not want to use it if someone else would be handling my basses, or for long distance transport in a trunk, or to take on mass transit (bus, subway etc.).

To deal with the angles headstocks, I simply put the basses in the bag facing the same direction. Worked well (see pictures below).

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Well, I used the bag for practice tonight and carried both Carvins in it. 1 trip for 2 basses, 2 25 lbs cabs, class d amp and accessories.

Success!

Again, not a pro bag and it’s not very robust , but certainly good enough for practice and self transport, if anyone else is considering one.
 
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CTBassGuy said:
All of my basses have angled headstocks, so this concerns me a bit...
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i use that same bag to carry my angled headstock axes to and from gigs: the bag is as you say --- not the best --- but usable nonetheless. mine has worked for me for the last year. what i don't like about it is the straps: useless to me because it puts those headstocks way too high (doorways!). one shoulder strap with anchors/rings in the right place would be more useful. but hey, it's affordable! good luck with your brand new bag! :thumbsup:
 
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I purchased the Road Runner double bass bag a few months ago use it from time to time.

My only real complaint is that the larger accessory pouch is not really that big. The single bass bag I could easily keep a song binder or iPad - the double bag's pouch is much tighter. Otherwise its fine. I have been using Road Runner stuff for a long time and this performs basically the same as any other.
 
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I just got this same bag last week, same impression it's very decent for the money.

I only use for bags if the bag and guitars never leave my sight. I have hardcases for those situations.

I got mine to transport my fretted and fretless pbasses to lessons and gigs.

It doesn't fit my thunderbird.

I have had a roadrunner guitar bag for a few years and it's a good one for the price.
 

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