Tips on double gig bags?

[Gust0o]

Morning all,

Am looking for a double gig bag, as I now find myself lugging two basses around.

Looking for a good mix of protection and space for cables, etc. Price not a massive concern - but would prefer change out of £100, but could go higher for some genuine quality. Maybe £50 is a good starting place?

[woodster]

There is an old phrase amoungst motorcyclists that says "if you've got a £50 head, get a £50 helmet"

Personally, I have used gig bags for years as they are way more convenient for travelling but obviously offer less protection than a hard case so you really need to get as good a bag as you can afford....

Ive had double bags ranging in price from £50 Warwicks and Peaveys, through £70 Ritters and I now use a £200 Mono.... I have to say the level of protection the Mono offers is way above the others but I guess, for the price, it would NEED to!

The more affordable bags are good but if you really value your instruments, splash out. You won't regret it.

[Gust0o]

I think this is the Yorkshire side of my varied lineage, refusing to spend cash

[BassBod]

The Levy's canvas CM88 is great. Hardly bigger than a single bag, light and strong, with real padding - the light bit is important with two basses. Look for a bloke on ebay in the USA (Doc1Roc ??) as he seems to be the best source.

Edit - ignore the prices on the Lev's site, you can get them for a lot less....

Edited November 4, 2011 by BassBod

[Spoombung]

I've been looking for one too....

[Len_derby]

I've got a Ritter double gig bag. I've been very happy with it. Sufficient padding and plenty of external pockets for 'stuff'.

[Doddy]

I've had a Peavey double gig bag for years. It's a decent enough bag but some of the stitching
came away within a couple of weeks,it's still a perfectly functional bag though.

[Fitz666]

As a motorcyclist I would rather have a 5* SHARP rated £50 helmet than a 3* SHARP rated £500 Arai.

Look at your needs and find what us suitable, rather than just spending the most on something which does exactly the same.

[JakeBrownBass]

The mono cases are awesome & i'm guessing the double one is just as higher standard.

Having two basses & a case though can get pretty heavy on your back.

[Cat Burrito]

I too would warn against the weight; at least with two single bags you can carry them together or separate them as required. I was amazed at just heavy the double bag was when filled with instruments. I sold mine on pretty quickly. Try before you buy would be my thoughts.

[peteb]

I use an iGig double bag, which is great with plenty of protection & loads of storage, etc

Cost more than £50 thru!

It is also quite heavy when fully loaded but is still a great piece of kit that makes life much easier.....

Edited November 4, 2011 by peteb

[73Jazz]

you may check the tribal planet double gigbags..i like mine
http://store.guitarcore.com/gsx5.html

[WalMan]

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1320425336' post='1426805']
The mono cases are awesome & i'm guessing the double one is just as higher standard.

Having two basses & a case though can get pretty heavy on your back.
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I have a Mono double case for the L2500's and it is really good - bl00dy ought to be at that price! - protects well and a big pocket that takes straps, dusters and a couple of leads with a smaller one that has a couple of different sets of earplugs, Vocalzonesand a pair of folding reading glasses with room for a bit more probably

Slung on your back it is still comfortable for a reasonable trak - I have walked 4-500 yards from a car park with the basses on my back, Gigskinz amp bag & leads box in one hand and the Barefaced S12T and a Pedaltrain Mini bag in the other without too much problem

[mxm]

+1 for the mono - quality build and it's got more pockets and spaces to hide your spare bits than you'll ever need !

I've still got a 5 year old Warwick double bag and to be fair is still pretty functional, but it did fall apart quickly. If it wasn't for gaffer tape...