Thunderbird Club Pt 6

[BklynKen]

Thanks. You mean the generic-looking "Premium Gig Bag"? I've also been seeing positive comments about the Warwick Rockbag.

 

[BklynKen]

I have the Ritter, which I have on occasion used when ease of transport was important, but I was very, very careful with it. It is a well made gig bag, despite what you have heard (at least mine is), but I worry about the headstock and neck without any protection. The bass fits well, and it is well padded. If you need to use a gig bag the Ritter will do you well (assuming they haven't changed them since I bought mine).

Thanks, that helps. I've just heard reports of them falling apart, but it might be worth trying on your recommendation. Does it have generous pockets? I generally carry a tiny pedal board of two pedals, cables, strap, digital recorder...

 

[KPJ]

I use this bag: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00915I8R2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Decent protection, good back straps, lots of pockets.

 

[BklynKen]

Thanks, all. So it seems that the three options are the no-name one above from Amazon, the Ritter, and the Warwick Rockbag.

 

[NOLA Bass]

I can fit my Lull T4 in my Mono gigbag, which is a premium bag. Not sure about a Gibson or Epi and that big headstock though. It is a tight squeeze with the Lull T4 as it is.

 

[BklynKen]

I can fit my Lull T4 in my Mono gigbag, which is a premium bag. Not sure about a Gibson or Epi and that big headstock though. It is a tight squeeze with the Lull T4 as it is.

Does your Lull get pushed into the top as much as my Gibson? Pics are attached to my other post.

 

[Egbert89]

Thanks. You mean the generic-looking "Premium Gig Bag"? I've also been seeing positive comments about the Warwick Rockbag.

Another vote for the Warwick Rockbag overhere, it's very well padded, it can even stand some rain, and it is really nice and tight around the neck. Good straps, though maybe the front pocket could've been a bit bigger, that's my only complaint really. It holds some A4's, a cable and a tuner, but no pedals or something.

 

[NOLA Bass]

Does your Lull get pushed into the top as much as my Gibson? Pics are attached to my other post.

It actually want to stick out at angle b/c of the body shape. Fortunately, it has a neck strap inside. However, the headstock is right up against the edge, yes. Like I said, it technically fits, but it certainly is less than idea.

I wish I could find an "oversized" high quality gigbag that fit either my T4 or my Lakland Hollowbody comfortably.

 

[BklynKen]

It actually want to stick out at angle b/c of the body shape. Fortunately, it has a neck strap inside. However, the headstock is right up against the edge, yes. Like I said, it technically fits, but it certainly is less than idea.

I wish I could find an "oversized" high quality gigbag that fit either my T4 or my Lakland Hollowbody comfortably.

Yeah. So as fantastic of a bag as the Mono is (I'm totally spoiled by the Incase for my Carvin), and even though I can fit it, I just worry that it's putting pressure on the bass. You feel ok with it pushed up against? I'm guessing the foam would eventually form around the bass and make it easier to put it in. I think I'm obsessing about this because of the Incase.

 

[NOLA Bass]

Yeah. So as fantastic of a bag as the Mono is (I'm totally spoiled by the Incase for my Carvin), and even though I can fit it, I just worry that it's putting pressure on the bass. You feel ok with it pushed up against? I'm guessing the foam would eventually form around the bass and make it easier to put it in. I think I'm obsessing about this because of the Incase.

I think it is ok for the short amount of time it is in there. However, I have no expertise on it. I worry that the pressure may affect the zipper more the bass.

 

[Dadagoboi]

Remember, the T-4 has a straight Fender type headstock. It will take impact much better than the fragile angled headstock on a Gibson TBird.

 

[NOLA Bass]

Remember, the T-4 has a straight Fender type headstock. It will take impact much better than the fragile angled headstock on a Gibson TBird.

When my T4 hit the stage headstock first at soundcheck Sat night in my straplock mishap, guitarist said good thing that isn't a Gibson!!! ; )

 

[BklynKen]

Eeek! I'm playing it safe and getting the Ritter since it's made for it.

 

[Showdown]

Thanks, that helps. I've just heard reports of them falling apart, but it might be worth trying on your recommendation. Does it have generous pockets? I generally carry a tiny pedal board of two pedals, cables, strap, digital recorder...

The pockets aren't that big. Mainly because it is shaped like the Tbird so there isn't a place for a big pocket.

 

[BklynKen]

The pockets aren't that big. Mainly because it is shaped like the Tbird so there isn't a place for a big pocket.

Thanks. Well I ordered one from the UK today. I hope it least it fits my little pedalboard. It's been called the Pedaltrain Nano. Just their booster with two pedals on it.

 

[gaffster787]

Need to get a gold bridge and bridge cover.

looks great...My Gibson zebra wood bird has a black Pick guard with a gold Thunderbird...

 

[Blackjax]

Lemme ask a question. What is it about the Thunderbirds that you all like so much? I'm curious, not trying to troll or flame. They sure look different but what else do you like?

 

[NOLA Bass]

Lemme ask a question. What is it about the Thunderbirds that you all like so much? I'm curious, not trying to troll or flame. They sure look different but what else do you like?

Besides the looks, my Lull T4 has a sound my other basses doesn't. It is not a P or a J or a PJ. It really is another tone, so another tool in the toolbox. Plus, they look cool!

 

[NOLA Bass]

Where can u buy the Ritter bags?

 

[Showdown]

Where can u buy the Ritter bags?

I bought mine 5 or 6 years ago and can't remember where I got it. Online, but not sure where.