Thunderbird Hardcase

[wvbass]

That crossrock bag looks funny though, I'd agree with you about the accident thing, problem is, not all of us really fancy lugging around the "piano" case, you see I commute, and carrying the case would inconvience me and other passengers, I wish there were "chainsaw" cases for tbirds like those from skbs.

I understand your need. I saw you discuss it earlier. Good luck on your search, and be careful with your 'bird. This is one time when I don't want to get to say, "I told you so!"

 

[wvbass]

Yes i'm real...

Cool. Your posting looks a loy like advertising. Registered a few months ago, no posts until today, all posting pitching a specific product, posting the same thing across multiple threads based on related keywords, etc.

No offense intended. Just wondering.

Does you bag have rigid panels or is it all just padding? A good thunderbird bag could have a soft body, but really needs a rigid neck structure. Is that bag available in the US? Where did you buy yours?

My tbirds have missed gigs because I couldn't lug a case. I took basses that fit in my gig bags instead.

 

[ugobo]

Yeah i can understand the comments...

Thing is i've been lurking since february when a started to play actively in a band after a 19 years hiatus. Never posted here before today even if i'm registered for a little while.

I just bought my second Thunderbird in a little less than 7 months and the need for a gig bag was essential since all of my gear is in a practice room and i record in my home studio. So more often than not i have to carry the Thunderdirds by walk through bus and subways.

I know that Thunderbird owners are in desperate need of a reliable gig bag and since it's my second gig bag i buy in a little less than 7 months i wanted to share my joy and relief about this very cool Crossrock soft gig bag.

I am not connected to anything Crossrock except been a satisfied customer...

Oh yeah,there's a rigid padding under the main pocket,fronting the pickups. The rest of the gig bag is soft. I got mine through Long & McQuade in Canada.

 

[wvbass]

Ugobo, I think maybe you found one of the best, if not the best tbird gig bag on the market. Unfortunately, it isn't good enough to get me to bite on one. I hope it serves you well!

 

[66thunderbird66]

I have that for my epi t-bird, that's a really good bag
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[DougieB]

I use a 'Rok Sac' gig bag for my T Bird. It is well padded and has a cushioned piece under the neck/headstock area and a Velcro strap to hold it in place. I use it as I found the Epiphone hard case does not quite fit the Epiphone Thunderbird Classic - Pro 1V, slight shape difference from my standard T Bird.

 

[BirdThunder]

I have that for my epi t-bird, that's a really good bag
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this is what I ordered. I'm planning on reinforcing it, gotta get some industrial strenght foams and some rigid panels for the sides, then some linings. I'll update you guys.

 

[Guinness20]

I use an Epiphone hard case - I fear for the floor if I ever drop it!

 

[LAST_C]

Here's the one I bought @ Amazon. it is labeled as "soft" but it has enough padding to make me feel confident about it. It even has a rubber base and the Thunderbird fits nicely. Best of all? Now it fits inside my car's trunk.

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[LAST_C]

Here are some more pictures of the gig bag.

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/z1ypbiuc53wn29y/bPF-TvE3uH
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/46c8qm5mcu8oxpw/vF14oUGPNw
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/8ebrdf699xcikou/gnixwctotM
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/eqoafz6n44sqwzr/kMqGZmI3qi
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/w9cxw76hzr2npa7/gXWb3cB0Pl
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/3p0h3spkskuyooy/Fgx8Bj95Q2

 

[DavidEdenAria]

This is me being overly cautious.....there needs to be SUPPORT under the tilted headstock.

Don't ask me how I know.....I learned the hard way 30 years ago.

I devise some foam held in place by velcro with my SG's and any Gibson guitar that I do not have the proper case for.....its easy to do.

You don't want the top of the BACK of the headstock to take any pressure.

If you don't have this support, I personally would not lay the guitar on its back.

 

[LAST_C]

I would prefer to use a hardshell case but, I have a Toyota Yaris sedan and the thing simply doesn't fit inside the trunk. Plus, I play at my local church and I always go with my wife and two kids.

The only option I have if I want to use my beloved Thunderbird is to use a gig bag and be extra careful.

 

[Dakotah]

Just my opinion but I would never use a bag for any of mine. One of our local stores usually has a stack of used (cheap) hard cases that I have picked a couple from when needed,otherwise all my axes have their own hard case.Just can't see what's going on in those bags til you get where you are going.