Beer of the Bass Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Having finished my Jazzmaster bitsa (as seen in the build diaries section), I'm struggling to find the right gig bag. At 104cm long, it's just a little too long for the gig bag I had with my last guitar, and most typical strat/tele bags. I've been putting it in a bass bag, but it really needs its own bag. I know there are a few folk on here who've had Jazzmasters, so I'd be interested to know what you used. I need shoulder straps, just enough pockets for spare strings and tremolo arm, and it would be nice if it wasn't too high-tech/sporty/gimmicky looking like some bags are. Most retailers websites are terrible at showing the dimensions of cases, so finding the right one online is proving difficult... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Sorry, I went straight from standard Fender gig bag (which the JM was too long for and the top of the headstock stuck out of as you're probably discovering) to a Gator hardcase. I can recommend the Gator if you decide to upgrade to a proper case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 I've found one long enough here; [url="http://www.spider-engineering.co.uk/music/typeproducts2.asp?id=4843-5796"]http://www.spider-engineering.co.uk/music/typeproducts2.asp?id=4843-5796[/url] but it's a bit cheap looking and I'm not sure how well padded it will be for 15 quid. I don't like that design where the zip goes all the way round the bottom either. I notice that Fender do a short-scale bass gig bag, and I have a hunch that might be a good size. I'll send off a couple of emails and see if I can find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 It turns out the Fender short-scale bass bag may be a touch too narrow for a Jazzmaster, though it is long enough. However, I found a nice Kases leatherette bag here on the basschat classifieds which is well padded, classy looking and a good fit, so I have solved my gig bag issue. Hurrah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Good stuff, I love the JM but it's certainly not a straightforward guitar in any sense, including fitting gig bags it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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