Gig Bag advice.

[wal4string]

Hi, I am on the look out for a new gig bag. Besides doing a good job at protecting my bass I also need one with a hanging hook and I was wondering if you could let me know if your bag has one or not.

Thanks in advance for any information.

[Sean]

These have http://www.monocase.com/mono-vertigo-bass.asp

Plus they are fantastically robust. Anything else is second best. Even the other Mono cases aren't as good. I haven't got one but have given them a thorough examination in the flesh and they are absolutely fantastic. I do have one of the older double Mono bass bags though.

Edited February 23, 2013 by Sean

[Leen2112]

My Kinsman case has one, It's an excellent bag. Came with my Hohner and It's my main case I use today.

[skej21]

My Harvest gig bag has a hanging hook. Amazing gig bag and IMO, as good as Mono cases but better looking

Edited February 23, 2013 by skej21

[charic]

I've got a tribal planet that I got with my first bass and it's still in pretty much perfect condition after... umm... about 8 years I think

Looks like this

[LemonCello]

I've had a couple of Warwick Rockbags in the past, they are about £35 and well padded, think they have a hanging hook.

LC

[xilddx]

[quote name='wal4string' timestamp='1361640042' post='1988702']
Hi, I am on the look out for a new gig bag. Besides doing a good job at protecting my bass I also need one with a hanging hook and I was wondering if you could let me know if your bag has one or not.

Thanks in advance for any information.
[/quote]
Warwick Premium Rockbags are superb in all ways. Great protection, metal hang loop, great straps, big pad with retaining strap for the neck near the headstock, lots of storage pockets. Very very durable.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/rockbag_rb20705b_ebassgigbag.htm?gclid=CNbSv7upzbUCFeXLtAodqE0AjQ

[4 Strings]

Can recommend a Protec Contego (from here: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Protec_Gig_Bags.html)

Does what it says, seems to be pretty indestructible and protects like a hard case. Mine gets fairly rough treatment but is as good as new

[Lee Carter]

+1 for the warwick rockbags

[mattcbass]

I've had the same Warwick Rockbag for the past 7 years. It has been thrown into vans and cars and protected my bass perfectly. The only flaw is the bottom strap pin is slowly carving a hole into the base padding but thats only a very recent problem.

so +1 for warwick rockbags

I've also recently bought an SKB hard foam case. I know you're looking for a gig bag but it was similar price to the warwick bags, it was shaped so not too bulky plus it has a handle on the rear where the straps meet so you could hang it from there. Just thought i'd mention it

Edited February 27, 2013 by mattcbass

[Lee Carter]

mattcbass, black gaffa tape works a treat on the strap pin problem.

[M-Bass-M]

Another +1 for the Mono. Not the cheapest, but the bass is very well protected and it's a comfortable wear too.

[toneknob]

My iGig's got a hanging hook. Discovered it about a year after I bought it.

[mattcbass]

[quote name='Lee Carter' timestamp='1361976479' post='1993906']
mattcbass, black gaffa tape works a treat on the strap pin problem.
[/quote]

I've taped a sponge across the bottom which seems to be working OK, may cover it with gaffa tape to make it last longer though. Thanks for the advice

[alstocko]

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1361977649' post='1993937']
My iGig's got a hanging hook. Discovered it about a year after I bought it.
[/quote]
+1 on the iGigs, if you can afford them. Best bit of kit I ever bought, perfect for carrying my laptop into uni too

[pete.young]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1361652600' post='1988940']
I've got a tribal planet that I got with my first bass and it's still in pretty much perfect condition after... umm... about 8 years I think


[/quote]

I don't think Tribal Planet are trading any more, which is a pity. I've got one of their bags too.

I have a Ritter which has a hanging hook, but I've had that a while and don't know what the modern ones have.

[4 Strings]

[quote name='Lee Carter' timestamp='1361976479' post='1993906']
mattcbass, black gaffa tape works a treat on the strap pin problem.
[/quote]

On my last gig bag, I had a couple of layers of cut up a bicycle inner tube as strong padding held on with gaffa. Lasted fine and worked.

[wal4string]

Just bought the Mono Vertigo for guitar, really impressed. Was concerned about the Headlock being suitable for my 5 string. Mark at Bass Direct gave me good advice. Really happy with my purchase.

Thanks everyone for all your comments.

[WarwickPaul]

Another Warwick Rockbag recommendation here, I've gigged the hell out of mine over the last 5 years or so and it's kept my Corvette Std very safe indeed.
They do have a metal hanging hook too

Just noticed you've already made your choice

Edited March 14, 2013 by WarwickPaul

[Bass Lady]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1361652600' post='1988940']
I've got a tribal planet that I got with my first bass and it's still in pretty much perfect condition after... umm... about 8 years I think

Looks like this

[/quote]


+1 on the Tribal Planet case. I love mine, it is heavy but worth it! Real shame they don't seem to be around any more.