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[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1501262032' post='3343724'] This looks like a direct competitor to the Mono sleeve at half the price. Have you used the Mono? And if so how would you compare the two? [/quote] Yes, I've had the Sleeve. It's a good bag - I love Mono build quality and style - and you can fit more in the pocket for sure, plus I suspect the outer is a bit more durable, but I prefer this bag as it's smaller all round, and unlike the Sleeve you can definitely use it for angled headstock basses. On balance, and at less than half the price of the Sleeve, I think the Protection Racket wins.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1501237816' post='3343483'] They also make a semi-rigid (oo-er) foam gigbag/case for a bit extra. [/quote] Indeed they do, but as the Gig Case was new I thought it was worth highlighting as an option. It is also considerably less bulky than their regular cases.

In shopping for a decent quality gig bag under £100, I came across this new to me model from Protection Racket - the Gig Case. It's light, slimline, and well padded with high density 10mm foam on the front and back, but lacks the internal frame its more expensive cousins have. The entire headstock area inside is lined with a hard wearing "Racketex" material, as is the bridge area, while the rest of the bag is lined with "Velvetex", which is a soft but durable brushed cotton. The neck is cradled in a large, movable, firm neck cushion that keeps angled headstocks off the back of the bag. Like the Mono Vertigo, it is a top loader. It has a strong and comfortable handle. Decent protection on the outside of the base, and I should add that inside the case there is a thick bolster to cushion the bottom of the bass: no chance of damaging your end strap pin if you drop it. What don't I like? Well, the way the strap harness is designed you can only really wear it comfortably on your back, rather than on just one shoulder, but it's certainly not a deal breaker for me. When it is worn on the back it is very comfortable and sits quite low too. Also, the two pockets on the front are only really suitable for charts (main compartment) and perhaps strings (headstock pocket): you couldn't fit anything substantial in them like a strap with straplocks fitted, let alone an amp. But overall, for £50, if you want something lightweight and sleek, as long as you are happy to carry the rest of your gubbins in a different bag I think this is hard to beat

If your bass has a good core tone I'd stay passive and just upgrade the pots. If you decide to go active ACG/East setups are very good, as are Noll and Glockenklang.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1501014780' post='3341856'] I bought a second hand Randy Jackson 115 Cab from a well-known bass gear shop that 'someone' had removed the Mark Bass badge from[/quote]

Badges are off. Much better methinks

I think I might take the Markbass badges off. They are silly large

Went a little off piste and bought this in the end, and it's perfect: Protection Racket Gig Case

Stacked for the first time on Saturday. Sounded amazing

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1500667261' post='3339561'] These are as accurate as I can be but remember that there is some give/ flexibility in the bag. These are great value and well made gig bags. Frank. [/quote] You sir, are a star, thank you SO much

They'll be the same of the copper and white nylons: low tension, very smooth, sound amazing on fretted and fretless.

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1500586786' post='3338988'] It's in the roofspace and I'm off to bed for an early start tomorrow but I'll get you those dimensions tomorrow afternoon or evening. [/quote] Thanks so much, could I also have the external depth measurement?

I sold a hard case to Mike. Great comms and a pleasure to deal with. He's a good 'un

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1500577069' post='3338881'] If you can tell me what dimensions you need, I measure mine. Frank. [/quote] Thanks, I only really need maximum interior length, with and without bumper, the lower bout width, and the width at the headstock area. Cheers Gareth

Hello all Could someone who owns one please advise the interior dimensions of one of these cases? Thanks Gareth

I sold a pedal to Cameron. The deal was as smooth as could be. Happy to recommend

And let's not forget the numerous types of two channel footswitching units: Boss LS2 Radial Bigshot i/o Radial Tonebone Bassbone Providence Dual Bass Station to name but a few

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1500295793' post='3336712'] 6 days into the 44-94, 6 months into the 55-01, 6 years into the '71 Precision. Loving them all so far! [/quote] A lovely trio there Si, and six years with the '71? Wow, only seems like yesterday...

Thomas Eich is a great guy and if it were me I would send it back to him. I wouldn't even begin to consider sending it to the US. The price differential between shipping to the EU and somewhere in the UK for a small amp like that won't be huge, and that way you know it'll be sorted by the man who knows best...