I use only gigbag a and preferably Mono M80 bags so I have a brand new Roscoe Deluxe hard case for sale and will deliver fedex for $129 if anyone wants a new case for their bass.
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Roscoe Club
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I wonder how many people use hard cases any more, I mean other than touring pros or regional acts or that kind of thing. Even Pino uses a gig bag and takes his bass with him - at least he did when I saw him at the hotel this past summer.
I like my Roscoe gig bags fine. I have an older ProTec Contego that is my "main bass" bag for gigs. It's starting to wear a bit though. I like the storage at the head - for my IEM's and other smaller items and the bigger area for my cables. The Roscoe bags have those compartments as well, I just with they "stood upright" better. I always half zip them and treat them like a Mono top loading bag even though they really aren't if that makes sense.
I wouldn't mind some cool bags for my basses but I'm not sure which way to go and they are expensive - especially times 3. It's not a big enough issue at this point for me to spend a tone of money.
Sorry for the tangent post.
I like my Roscoe gig bags fine. I have an older ProTec Contego that is my "main bass" bag for gigs. It's starting to wear a bit though. I like the storage at the head - for my IEM's and other smaller items and the bigger area for my cables. The Roscoe bags have those compartments as well, I just with they "stood upright" better. I always half zip them and treat them like a Mono top loading bag even though they really aren't if that makes sense.
I wouldn't mind some cool bags for my basses but I'm not sure which way to go and they are expensive - especially times 3. It's not a big enough issue at this point for me to spend a tone of money.
Sorry for the tangent post.
If you suffer from BHPD (Bass Hoarding Personality Disorder) such as me, this can potentially happen when you have too many cases that you have to store them in the garage outside. (I do not have enough space available in my music room, and the stack includes both bass and guitar cases and bags.)
The good part is that you only need 1 bass bag if you only gig with one instrument at a time (by the sound of it, that's how you've used your ProTec). Like @Bassworship1 said, I'd recommend a Mono bag, whatever flavor fits your needs (M80 single or double, Vertigo upright bag, or sleeve, the minimalist upright bag). I've had 2 M80 singles, a double, and a sleeve, and I love all of the and how they work with Roscoes. If I could trade an M80 for a Vertigo, I would do that just to have that cool big rubber boot on the bottom for protection.
Yeah, it's pretty much one bass, and I transport them myself so super thick or ultra protection isn't necessary. I was thinking the Sleeve as it's the smallest and top loading. I never set/lay mine down. Always lean them against the wall. The older you get, the harder it gets to kneel down and get up again.
I don’t used HSC. All of the cases/gig bags that came with my basses are stored in a basement storage closet along with the box and shipping material.
I have two Mono M80 bags that I use primarily for carrying bass(s) to gigs, and a Heritage Leather gig bag for when I want to look extra cool.
I have two Mono M80 bags that I use primarily for carrying bass(s) to gigs, and a Heritage Leather gig bag for when I want to look extra cool.
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I think with the Tick attachment, the Mono Vertigo is the best gig bag out there. The ProTec Contego is very good too, especially at the price. I like those grey Roscoe bags as well- they’re pretty much the old UnderCover bags- but for protection and ease of in and out in tight spaces, the Vertigo can’t be beat.
I bought one of the Warwick leather bags, which is really nice, but it’s still in the shipping box. But for storage, and shipping, I still think OHSC’s are the best. I always enjoy getting a new/new to me bass and pulling the case out of the box.
I only use the case to take pics in 
That doesn't even fit
Then back to the bag incase of course
but I do have a lot of cases , 15 basses and +/- and 15 guitars . They all do somewhat fit in the closest
That doesn't even fit
Then back to the bag incase of course
but I do have a lot of cases , 15 basses and +/- and 15 guitars . They all do somewhat fit in the closest
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Well I have 6 healthy and very active grandkids! 
Therefore, I keep all of my basses in hard cases.
I also have 3 gig bags. One Access Stage 3 Dub bag, One Access stage 2 single bag (think Zon; smoothest zippers that I've ever felt) and one Mono single bag. All great bags.
I use the bag(s) to transport basses to gigs. Sometimes I take 2 basses in the 2 single gig bags and sometimes I take 2 basses in the dub bag. It really depends on how long the walk from the car to the venue is.
The hard cases never leave the house (until I ship them to new owners).
Therefore, I keep all of my basses in hard cases.
I also have 3 gig bags. One Access Stage 3 Dub bag, One Access stage 2 single bag (think Zon; smoothest zippers that I've ever felt) and one Mono single bag. All great bags.
I use the bag(s) to transport basses to gigs. Sometimes I take 2 basses in the 2 single gig bags and sometimes I take 2 basses in the dub bag. It really depends on how long the walk from the car to the venue is.
The hard cases never leave the house (until I ship them to new owners
).I feel so much better!
I'm going to show this to my wife!!!
Hey! Maybe I should let her read Steve's post too (on his "Roscoe Classic for Christmas")!
There you go, Joe!!! Got to be proactive!!!
I think Steve played a good card buying that ring!!!
We can all benefit with that move!!
I think Steve played a good card buying that ring!!!
We can all benefit with that move!!
Well, I got the flats on the “Roscoe Pino” and it sounds amazing. That bass was meant for flats. I raised the action just a half turn on each saddle and lowered the pickup just a touch. Played some Pino licks. I’m a happy camper.
I played my new Buckeye Roscoe tonight and it slayed. This is the best bass I’ve ever played and with the electronic additions of the tone control it makes it so diverse. I don’t know that I’ve ever had more fun playing.
On the subject of gig bags, I currently have a Mono M80 Dual, a ProTec Contego, and a newly acquired Sadowsky Portabag. Like a lot of others, I also do not use a HSC.
The Mono bag gets used 99% of the time and though I was somewhat apprehensive at first, has survived many a trip in the trailer or stowed under a bus. I’ve had this bag for quite awhile (I’m almost positive I bought it in 2012) and it definitely shows signs that it's been used, but it's holding up very well. I like this bag, but do wish it had a bit more storage space.
The ProTec Contego is a fantastic bag, especially for the money. I think I picked this up years back when they had a deal on them for about $80. Seems like they’re about $135ish now, but still worth it IMO. I’ve often said if ProTec made a double in this style, I’d grab one. The Mono does seem to be better built, but not by enough to not make the ProTec a solid choice.
I haven’t had a chance to spend a lot of time with the Sadowsky Portabag, but it’s easily the best bag of the three. Very solid, well-built, and light enough to me. For those that may not know, the Sadowsky bag is essentially just a rebadged Access Stage 5 bag. Access makes some really solid looking stuff and I’ve been tempted recently to get one of their Stage 3 double bags. They’re on clearance right now (if they’re still available) and I keep having to remind myself that I absolutely do not need another bag.
The Mono bag gets used 99% of the time and though I was somewhat apprehensive at first, has survived many a trip in the trailer or stowed under a bus. I’ve had this bag for quite awhile (I’m almost positive I bought it in 2012) and it definitely shows signs that it's been used, but it's holding up very well. I like this bag, but do wish it had a bit more storage space.
The ProTec Contego is a fantastic bag, especially for the money. I think I picked this up years back when they had a deal on them for about $80. Seems like they’re about $135ish now, but still worth it IMO. I’ve often said if ProTec made a double in this style, I’d grab one. The Mono does seem to be better built, but not by enough to not make the ProTec a solid choice.
I haven’t had a chance to spend a lot of time with the Sadowsky Portabag, but it’s easily the best bag of the three. Very solid, well-built, and light enough to me. For those that may not know, the Sadowsky bag is essentially just a rebadged Access Stage 5 bag. Access makes some really solid looking stuff and I’ve been tempted recently to get one of their Stage 3 double bags. They’re on clearance right now (if they’re still available) and I keep having to remind myself that I absolutely do not need another bag.
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Good deal!
For what it's worth, I setup my tech bench yesterday evening and prepared to do the mod to my Roscoe (Passive Tone and A/P SW) but chickened out.
The Noll pot requires similar but different knobs than the Noble (slightly less height and a hole in the top for the top knob). I'm so anal about my gear that I had to step back and think about it some more. I have the Noble concentric 250K pot (with the std. black dome knobs) but it doesn't have the P/P switch for the A/P function.
Am I being to anal about my concentric knobs not matching?
The ProTec Contego is probably the best bang for the buck bag out there imo , it's up there with the incase , approaching it's quality and features . It offers more protection than the sleeve which I also really like and it's a good bit cheaper than bags that are not as good .
Absolutely Not!Good deal!
For what it's worth, I setup my tech bench yesterday evening and prepared to do the mod to my Roscoe (Passive Tone and A/P SW) but chickened out.
The Noll pot requires similar but different knobs than the Noble (slightly less height and a hole in the top for the top knob). I'm so anal about my gear that I had to step back and think about it some more. I have the Noble concentric 250K pot (with the std. black dome knobs) but it doesn't have the P/P switch for the A/P function.
Am I being to anal about my concentric knobs not matching?
You’re not talking about my Mexican Pbass here. This is a beautiful boutique Roscoe and aesthetics are important.
