What's the best gigbag for SKB roller clam shell

[Burwabit]

I just picked up an SKB roller shell case (used at Golden Pawn II in Tulsa... love that store). You put your gig bag inside the hard plastic clam case. I've heard it's a great alternative to fly with vs. a hard shell case.

For those who own one, what's a good gig bag for it? I was a little disappointed that my Mono Vertigo and Levy's LM19 don't fit... too big at bottom and too long. Shell still has the foam padding at both ends, which I could remove but prefer not too. I have a cheaper Kaces bag that's made to look like the Levy's, and it fits ok.

Curious if a Mono Sleeve would work well. Gator ProGo? Other suggestions?

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[JakobT]

The Mono Sleeve, by all accounts, is too wide. SKB make their own gig bag, the 1SKB-GB44, which is the safest bet.
Bass Gig Bag | SKB Music / ProAV

 

[Burwabit]

Thanks. Was afraid of that about the Sleeve. I'll check into the SKB.

 

[Burwabit]

I'm hoping this Gator case would work. Prefer to have a neck brace, if possible.
Gator ProGo Ultimate Gig Bag - Bass

 

[JakobT]

I'm hoping this Gator case would work. Prefer to have a neck brace, if possible.
Gator ProGo Ultimate Gig Bag - Bass

That might work. Let us know how you get on.

 

[Burwabit]

Sweetwater guy thinks Sleeve will work but not a ProGo. Hmmm, choices. I really want a neck brace.

 

[JakobT]

Sweetwater guy thinks Sleeve will work but not a ProGo. Hmmm, choices. I really want a neck brace.

I would have loved it if it were true, but I can say with a fair degree of certainty that the Sleeve will NOT work. I reviewed the specs on the SKB website and measured my own Sleeve, and while the width seems OK (just), it’s about 2 inches too long for the SKB, even without factoring in the internal foam rubber pads the SKB has at each end. The measurements on the Mono website seem to be internal.

 

[Burwabit]

@JakobT I really appreciate your feedback on this. Sweetwater guy thinks it will work, but you're right about the length. 48" internal length is probably 50" exterior, which will be too long. Darn, I was just about to buy one too.

 

[JakobT]

@JakobT I really appreciate your feedback on this. Sweetwater guy thinks it will work, but you're right about the length. 48" internal length is probably 50" exterior, which will be too long. Darn, I was just about to buy one too.

You’re welcome. I’d buy the SKB myself in a heartbeat if my Sleeve would fit inside. As it is, the 1SKB-GB44 gig bag is probably the only sure bet.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Why not go back to the store and check out gig bags there? Since you already spent money there, they are likely gonna cooperate.

 

[Burwabit]

Why not go back to the store and check out gig bags there? Since you already spent money there, they are likely gonna cooperate.

I bought the case for $50 at a pawn shop in Tulsa OK while on a bus. trip.

I have a decent gig bag that will work. I just really want a case with neck support after seeing this thing come out of baggage claim the first time... tumble, tumble.

 

[buldog5151bass]

I bought the case for $50 at a pawn shop in Tulsa OK while on a bus. trip.

I have a decent gig bag that will work. I just really want a case with neck support after seeing this thing come out of baggage claim the first time... tumble, tumble.

Got ya. I have the Gator bag, and like it - good neck support, and plenty of padding.

 

[ranat]

Got ya. I have the Gator bag, and like it - good neck support, and plenty of padding.

Just remove all the foams, my M80 fits in & you don’t need the SKB foams with M80. Feel assured now.