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Mono cases , M80 , dual bass case


Chris Horton
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[quote name='woodster' timestamp='1351790256' post='1855479']
Yep, I've got one. Expensive but worth it. Strong, well made and lots of pockets for storage. There's no hiding the fact that it is heavy with 2 basses in it but I regularly carry 2 basses on public transport and it's comfortable enough on my back.
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That's great , thanks for the reply :)
Out of interest , what basses do you put in it ?

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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1352030996' post='1857910']
But all the other semi-rigid cases are considerably heavier than the Mono ones. An important factor IMO for a case design to be carried for any distance.
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The iGig is not considerably heavier and I find it very comfortable to wear on my back IMO.

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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1352029626' post='1857885']
Just a word of caution...

I have an M80 single bass case and I don't find it particularly comfortable to wear on my back which sort of defeats the object as I bought it to enable to walk to rehearsals (approx 35 minutes walking) with my bass.
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Oh , I wasn't expecting that :(

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[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1352064327' post='1858401']
That's really cool to know, I've been looking at their twin bass gig bags online... :)
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Don't rule out the Ritter one. I've been very pleased with mine. if you're ever Derby way pop in and have a look.

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[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1352064808' post='1858413']
Don't rule out the Ritter one. I've been very pleased with mine. if you're ever Derby way pop in and have a look.
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They do look pretty good, but I like the amount of storage space on the iGig ones, I'd be able to shove my amp and all my leads, tools, spare strings and laptop in my bag then! :)

Also the last Ritter bag I owned fell to pieces after about a year :unsure:

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[quote name='Raggy' timestamp='1352056477' post='1858259']
The iGig is not considerably heavier and I find it very comfortable to wear on my back IMO.
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Actually that's interesting - just had a look at the Mono and iGig sites and while the single Mono bag is much lighter than the equivalent iGig bag the dual ones weigh almost the same amount - not at all what I expected.

After my experience with the Mono bag which IMO is great for protecting your instrument but not a lot of fun to carry on your back for any serious length of time, I will never buy another gig bag without trying it out first.

Also while lots of storage space in the bag is a good idea in principle, in practice it's going to make what is already a heavy bag plus 2 basses even heavier. It would have to be fantastically comfortable to wear and I'd want to try it full of all the stuff I intended to put in it before parting with any money.

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Actually that's interesting - just had a look at the Mono and iGig sites and while the single Mono bag is much lighter than the equivalent iGig bag the dual ones weigh almost the same amount - not at all what I expected.

After my experience with the Mono bag which IMO is great for protecting your instrument but not a lot of fun to carry on your back for any serious length of time, I will never buy another gig bag without trying it out first.

Also while lots of storage space in the bag is a good idea in principle, in practice it's going to make what is already a heavy bag plus 2 basses even heavier. It would have to be fantastically comfortable to wear and I'd want to try it full of all the stuff I intended to put in it before parting with any money.
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If we we're closer I'd let you borrow mine to see what your thoughts are as I am not gigging at the mo. I've been looking at the Monos for my spare.




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I have an M80 and a Protec Contego. Because the Mono is moulded to the shape of the neck, the top of the shoulder straps have to be very close together, which I don't find comfortable. The Protec is wider at that point, so the tops of the straps can be a bit further apart, and I find this more comfortable. The Protec is heavier, but the comfort factor wins every time.

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Also while lots of storage space in the bag is a good idea in principle, in practice it's going to make what is already a heavy bag plus 2 basses even heavier. It would have to be fantastically comfortable to wear and I'd want to try it full of all the stuff I intended to put in it before parting with any money.
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The weight/comfort point is a good one. Thomann do a wheeled one:
[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gard_gwt_14_trolley_f_2_e_baesse.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/gard_gwt_14_trolley_f_2_e_baesse.htm[/url]

Looks interesting although my concern is that whole point of a gigbag - imo - is to cut down on the weight an hassle. Whilst this looks pretty servicable it's kind of heading towards a case. I suppose you still have the convenience of two basses in one.

I checked out the mono the other day, looks great but it was a little heavy with two basses in (albeit one was a hefty 7 string).

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