M@23 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Sorry, this is another gigbag thread. Would someone be so kind as to measure the internal length of the Contego please? Some places online say it is 46.5", others say 48". Some people say they don't take jazz basses well, some say they don't take 4 in a line headstocks well...! As I can't get my hands on one before purchase, I would hugely appreciate some help here. The bass it would house is a Sandberg VM5 - which is a 34" scale, 4&1 tuner configuration P bass. If it is indeed 46" inside length, it would be too short as the bass is about 46.5" with the bottom strap peg. Thanks! Edited July 9, 2015 by M@23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 It fits! I had a VM-5 and i can confirm this. The Contego also fits a Yamaha TRB-5PII (35" with a big headstock) easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1436544014' post='2819063'] It fits! I had a VM-5 and i can confirm this. The Contego also fits a Yamaha TRB-5PII (35" with a big headstock) easily. [/quote] Nothing more to add I've had several Contegos and they'll certainly fit your Sandberg Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Thanks very much guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Just so you know, I measured mine and its 48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Just measured mine it is 48 inchs My Fender Jazz fits fine Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Perfect. Thank you both very much. Will get that ordered tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 It fits, great gig bags. I could even squeeze in a Lull 35" MV5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Just an off-topic question here, do you know the cheapest places to get one of these? I'll need another for an incoming bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1436806996' post='2820974'] Just an off-topic question here, do you know the cheapest places to get one of these? I'll need another for an incoming bass [/quote] Thomann mate. Mine was a touch over £82. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 It's expensive! I got mine from there some time ago for about 85€, now they have it for sale at 120€!!! Crazy price! I'll have to think more about this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Wow, mine was around the same. Prices clearly exploded. Still, a very good softcase on par with my Mono bags and they cost even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 The price increase, I assume comes from Protec. Whilst researching the case, I found an old thread whereby it was mentioned the Thomann price was cheaper than cost price from the UK distributor to a certain shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1436822350' post='2821205'] The price increase, I assume comes from Protec. Whilst researching the case, I found an old thread whereby it was mentioned the Thomann price was cheaper than cost price from the UK distributor to a certain shop. [/quote] Thanks for the info. I love the Contego but i must see if it's worth spending that kind of money to store a backup bass that'll be out of the house half dozen times a year... The bass certanly worths it but i think i'll just take the heavy harcase on those few gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 IME unless you actually need to use the case to carry the bass on your back while walking to gigs/rehearsals you would be better off with a Hiscox Case. They give much better protection, are not very much heavier than the average semi-rigid case and are actually slightly smaller! Also the prices are about the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 For anyone interested, I've lived with this case for a week, two gigs and two rehearsals... I'm sending it back. It is an utterly brilliant case, lots of storage and very nicely made. It fits the bass well and offers lots of protection. But, it is too bulky for me. My bass isn't the lightest and once in the case the whole thing is a bit cumbersome. For those thinking of buying one, I would buy another. I really like the case. But, a gigbag it ain't. I'm going to be swapping it for a MONO Vertigo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1436806996' post='2820974'] Just an off-topic question here, do you know the cheapest places to get one of these? I'll need another for an incoming bass [/quote] Thomann, mine came from there last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1437670673' post='2828096'] For anyone interested, I've lived with this case for a week, two gigs and two rehearsals... I'm sending it back. It is an utterly brilliant case, lots of storage and very nicely made. It fits the bass well and offers lots of protection. But, it is too bulky for me. My bass isn't the lightest and once in the case the whole thing is a bit cumbersome. For those thinking of buying one, I would buy another. I really like the case. But, a gigbag it ain't. I'm going to be swapping it for a MONO Vertigo. [/quote] What are you carrying in the pouches ? There's a temptation to put loads in them, thus making them really heavy. I use mine and travel miles on the train, but I learned early on not to carry too much in the pouches, I use a separate bag for pads etc, I just carry my cable and clip on tuner in the Protec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Yep. My TRB isn't a light bass at 5kg, the Contego bag doesn´t make it much heavier to haul but if i put the B3 or the Promethean head on the bag plus some cables the whole thing turns in to a pain in the a** to carry. I have a travel case (trolley) where i store all the cables, amp heads, fx, mics, etc. I can get to a venue in one very easy travel, bass on the back, trolley in one hand and S12T on the other. I only have to carry the weight of the bass on my shoulders the rest is on wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 I don't put much in the pockets. One cable, batteries, strap, business cards, clip on tuner. I wish I could afford to keep the Protec as I think it is a brilliant case. It's just, having lived with for a week, done a few load ins, it's not what I'm after. If anything, I don't even need that level of protection - which before buying was my main requirement. So, I'll look into the more compact, lighter options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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