Gig bag for ES 335 Bass/ Jack Casady/ Hollowbody

[Clint]

So I'm fed up with carrying round my Gibson ES 335 Bass on public transport in a hard case and need to get a decent gig bag. I've tried a few but not having much luck finding one that fits this type of bass.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Clint

[EssentialTension]

[url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_e_bass_gigbag_premium.htm"]https://www.thomann....bag_premium.htm [/url]



Fits a 34" scale Peerless Retromatic B2 like this ...

Edited May 30, 2017 by EssentialTension

[BigRedX]

How tight a fit is that Peerless? I think the ES 335 has a larger body.

Warwick make a gig bag to fir their StarBass. That would definitely be big enough. However IMO the quality is sadly lacking as mine is falling apart after only 2 years of moderate use. Plus the straps are rubbish.

[EssentialTension]

I checked the Peerless would fit before buying using the bag internal dimensions ...

[quote]
Inner dimensions: Length: 120 x Width (Neck/Body): 18/39 x Height: 6 cm
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...versus Peerless dimensions ...

120 x 39 x 6cm

... and it does fit perfectly.

If the 335 or other comes in at or under those dimensions then my guess is it will fit. If not, then not.

It's not an absloute top quality bag but it works for me and was not expensive.

[ahpook]

I have a Fender soft case for my JC, fits a treat

I'm pretty sure it's this one

[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-Metro-Semi-Hollow-Bass-Guitar-Bag/XLT"]http://www.gear4musi...-Guitar-Bag/XLT[/url]

Edited May 31, 2017 by ahpook

[Clint]

Thanks everyone. The fender looks like a guaranteed fit to me so may try that one!

[BigRedX]

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1496225587' post='3309645']
I have a Fender soft case for my JC, fits a treat

I'm pretty sure it's this one

[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-Metro-Semi-Hollow-Bass-Guitar-Bag/XLT"]http://www.gear4musi...-Guitar-Bag/XLT[/url]
[/quote]

That's not cheap for what appears to be a standard gig bag.

How comfortable are the straps? I might consider one of those when my Warwick one finally gives up.

[ahpook]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1496306411' post='3310309']
That's not cheap for what appears to be a standard gig bag.

How comfortable are the straps? I might consider one of those when my Warwick one finally gives up.
[/quote]

I find it very comfortable, bit of a sail when you're cycling tho.

Edited June 1, 2017 by ahpook

[Grahambythesea]

Had the same trouble trying to find a gig bag for my BaCH EB2 long scale. Bought a couple which the measurements indicated might fit, but then they didn't, problem seemed to be waist position and width of upper bout. That one from Thomman looks hopeful.

[Grahambythesea]

Thomman bag won't fit, bottom bout on EB2/ES335 in 43cms.

[Dadada]

@Clint @Grahambythesea Hi guys! Have you found any good gigbag options?

I have a 335 bass that fits nothing I have got...

[Clint]

I managed to get a fender gig bag for their starcaster bass and that did the job well. Manson guitars also had an acoustic bass case that it fit in as well..