Angel Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Anyone got a recommendation for a good bass gig bag - Something roughly 5 string jazz bass size? I'm not a fan of hard cases, and my instruments rarely leave home. I'd like to get a decent quality gig bag with some padding, not one of those flimsy things! Money as always is a bit tight so I'm not after something diamond encrusted that you can drive over in a Sherman tank. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Bought one of these recently and I was frankly stunned at the quality for the price. Really really good: https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_e_bass_gigbag_premium.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 25 minutes ago, Angel said: I'm not after something diamond encrusted that you can drive over in a Sherman tank. A pedant writes: "Actually, I think you'll find you can drive over any gig bag in a Sherman tank, or any other heavy vehicle for that matter. Whether it survives or not is an entirely different matter. To be strictly accurate, I think you'll find that you should have stated that you are 'not after something diamond-encrusted that will survive intact should it be driven over by a Sherman tank or any other tracked or untracked armoured vehicle'. No I don't have very many friends, as a matter of fact. Why do you ask?" 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 If you were seriously gigging, I'd recommend Reunion Blues or ProTec or similar, but as you hardly take your basses out I'd look at something like the Thomann gig bags. I've got the fake leather one, and although the shoulder strap is starting to go a bit, it is still a decent case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 37 minutes ago, CameronJ said: Bought one of these recently and I was frankly stunned at the quality for the price. Really really good: https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_e_bass_gigbag_premium.htm Seconded. I've got one of these, it's a heavy gig bag but it fits allsorts including big pointy banana headed basses. And I used to carry around a Sire 5 string jazz in mine. Decent size pockets and lots of padding. Very good value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Keep an eye on the Fusion website. They have sales on occasion. I got their almost Sherman tank proof model for around £100. Nice bag. Failing that, the Thomann others recommend is nice for the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 The protection racket bass case is pretty indestructible and not stupidly expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 My current gig bag isn't hugely padded, is getting on a bit and certainly isn't Sherman tank proof. But its previous owner was OldGit, so it's going nowhere. I might treat myself to a heavier second bag at some point in the (hopefully not too far distant) future though, to celebrate the start of gigging again. So I'm going to keep an eye on this thread for recommendations too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I swear by the Mono bags. Pricey but absolutely fit for purpose. https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Mono-M80-Vertigo-Bass-Guitar-Gig-Bag-Black/1468?origin=product-ads&msclkid=586be85d397317e7c02fb7373a87cacc&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA | All Products | Remarketing&utm_term=4584001427933243&utm_content=All products 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Mono for me. I tend to use the Mono Sleeve. It's lighter weight than the Vertigo although not as rigid. But I never put it down anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, gjones said: The protection racket bass case is pretty indestructible and not stupidly expensive. Ah, yes, I have one of these also and they’re fantastic. Almost a hard case/gig bag hybrid. Incredibly sturdy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 31 minutes ago, gjones said: The protection racket bass case is pretty indestructible and not stupidly expensive. Another vote for Protection Racket. A bit fatter than a normal gig bag, but with good reason - extra protection. They also have custom placeable pads to fit and secure your bass precisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) I bet a few people are waiting for me to recommend these, and I hate to disappoint! https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Bass-Guitar-Foam-Case-by-Gear4music/C87 Honestly one of the best things I've bought in years - in fact I bought one as a spare in case the first ever gives up the ghost. This is looking extremely unlikely at the moment, probably 6 or 7 years down the line. Used it on every gig I've done with my main band, so at least 500 gigs in and out of our vehicle. Still looks virtually new, and has protected my bass perfectly. Lighter than a standard case, tons more protection than most gig bags, shaped so not overly large and dead easy to use. Quite a few mates have seen mine and got one, everyone commenting how good they are. Best thing is the price - £39.99. You really can't go wrong. A few other companies do ones not a million miles away (SKB, Gator?) but they tend not to be shaped and therefore not as user friendly IMO. And cost a fair bit more too....🤨 (just to add that my 4 string jazz fits in one of these, so although I can't guarantee your 5 er will, there is a fair bit of space around the headstock on mine so chances are it should.) Edited September 22, 2020 by casapete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, casapete said: I bet a few people are waiting for me to recommend these, and I hate to disappoint! https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Bass-Guitar-Foam-Case-by-Gear4music/C87 Honestly one of the best things I've bought in years - in fact I bought one as a spare in case the first ever gives up the ghost. This is looking extremely unlikely at the moment, probably 6 or 7 years down the line. Used it on every gig I've done with my main band, so at least 500 gigs in and out of our vehicle. Still looks virtually new, and has protected my bass perfectly. Lighter than a standard case, tons more protection than most gig bags, shaped so not overly large and dead easy to use. Quite a few mates have seen mine and got one, everyone commenting how good they are. Best thing is the price - £39.99. You really can't go wrong. A few other companies do ones not a million miles away (SKB, Gator?) but they tend not to be shaped and therefore not as user friendly IMO. And cost a fair bit more too....🤨 (just to add that my 4 string jazz fits in one of these, so although I can't guarantee your 5 er will, there is a fair bit of space around the headstock on mine so chances are it should.) That looks like a bargain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Protection Racket or Mono. Mono get sold on here a fair bit so can be picked up at fairly good prices and imo are the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineweasel Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I like my Mono but if the OP doesn’t leave the house the Thomann one will be great. A friend has the guitar version and loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 hours ago, casapete said: I bet a few people are waiting for me to recommend these, and I hate to disappoint! https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Bass-Guitar-Foam-Case-by-Gear4music/C87 Honestly one of the best things I've bought in years - in fact I bought one as a spare in case the first ever gives up the ghost. This is looking extremely unlikely at the moment, probably 6 or 7 years down the line. Used it on every gig I've done with my main band, so at least 500 gigs in and out of our vehicle. Still looks virtually new, and has protected my bass perfectly. Lighter than a standard case, tons more protection than most gig bags, shaped so not overly large and dead easy to use. Quite a few mates have seen mine and got one, everyone commenting how good they are. Best thing is the price - £39.99. You really can't go wrong. A few other companies do ones not a million miles away (SKB, Gator?) but they tend not to be shaped and therefore not as user friendly IMO. And cost a fair bit more too....🤨 (just to add that my 4 string jazz fits in one of these, so although I can't guarantee your 5 er will, there is a fair bit of space around the headstock on mine so chances are it should.) I'm liking that! If my bass fits then that's what I'd go for for sure! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxnard Montalvo Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I'm using the Mono Vertigo for my basses, including a jazz 5 string. I feel pretty confident that it's as safe as it's going to be in a gig bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I use mono one and two bass versions. Good carrying straps, good pockets for tablet, spare strings, tools, cables etc. Newer versions have rings for mono fx case, the Tick 2.0. Useful detail, if a smaller pedalboard is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 If I'm carrying my bass I use a Mono Vertigo or a Harvest leather gig bag. If someone else is carrying my bass I put it in a hard case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 There was a period 8 or 9 years ago when you couldn’t go to a jam night in London without seeing a pile of Mono Vertigo gigbags in a corner. I’ve had mine for that long too 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) I've been using these soft cases. The cheaper and excellent one, if you like rectangular shape and Music Store DV 247 branded : https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Fame-Soft-Case-Electric-Bass-/art-BAS0008530-000 Then, this more form shaped one, again Music Store DV 247 branded and faux jeans look : https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/MUSIC-STORE-Softcase-Electric-Bass-Modern-Deluxe/art-BAS0010367-000 And my favourite one as it's totally unbranded and can be used with almost any bass (my Opacic AJ6 36 inches scale sixer fits in perfectly) : https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Fame-Soft-Case-Urban-Electric-Bass-/art-BAS0010065-000 I've used all of them for shipping basses too, so again (light) Sherman tank proof ones. I've used them all since they were available, so many many moons ago. As said, the soft cases are, to me, the best option for carrying instruments as they absorb more the impacts than the cheap hard cases that amplify the shocks because of their structure. Edited September 23, 2020 by Hellzero Word forgotten 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Hellzero said: As said, the soft cases are, to me, the best option for carrying instruments as they absorb more the impacts than the cheap hard cases that amplify the shocks because of their structure. Indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 19 hours ago, Dan Dare said: Keep an eye on the Fusion website. They have sales on occasion. I got their almost Sherman tank proof model for around £100. Nice bag. Failing that, the Thomann others recommend is nice for the money. Another vote for Fusion here. Not the cheapest but definitely the most comfortable, with really good protection and lots and lots of storage space. I've been mostly using their F1 for... about 7 years now. Since March, it's only left the house a handful of times but before that it's been used several times per week, travelled all over the place with me in the car or in the band van with other stuff, and it still looks good and nothing is fraying or anything. Yeah, they look expensive at first glance, but totally worth it, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 The only problem with all these is knowing if the bass will fit! The most useful photo would be a straight on shot of a standard bass (maybe jazz or precision) so you could judge by how that firs the space. Why does no-one take a pic like that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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