Richard R Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 15 hours ago, pineweasel said: There’s no market for a gig bag built like a proper rucksack surely? Nobody is going to do the Pennine Way with their Precision. I’m happy to walk a couple of miles with my Mono; any further and I will be taking public transport or driving. Probably true. Though people have been known to wish that I was somewhere on the Pennine Way rather than on stage with them... 😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 (edited) On 06/04/2022 at 15:00, Ricky Rioli said: I've a Gator thing that in return for 40 quid is incredibly uncomfortable after 5 minutes and crippling after 15. The shoulder straps aren't shaped to fit at all, just two strips, stitched on so far up the bass that instead of carrying it on your back, you're bouncing it on your posterior as you stagger along. I've just been browsing through what else gear4music have. I've reached £180 and still no signs of anything that looks like its been designed with reference to carrying a bass guitar further than 20 yards. If such a thing existed as a bass bag that fits like every single rucksack made in living history,with the weight where it should be, I would be prepared to be very thoroughly ripped off. Look at the Fusion range. Very decent rucksack design straps and ergonomics. I have an F1 which they don't make anymore, but the Urban seems to be the replacement. They're the most comfortable ones I've found, in my opinion much more than Mono in particular. Very good protection too. edit: and yes, at least my F1 has a nice and thick belt strap so that it's nicely fit on the waist as well as shoulders. The Urban seems to have a smaller waist strap but it looks like it'll work. It's a pity they don't make the F1 anymore. Edited April 19, 2022 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) Excuse the late reply, only seeing this now. There was indeed a case once upon a time that exactly fits your bill, made by Summit. Had a detachable bag on the front for leads, etc. Bottom of the case sits just above your tailbone. Has a proper rucksack belt and it genuinely feels like you’re carrying nothing at all. Like others have said though, the downfall is that doorways are your enemy. Having said that I used mine in many’s an airport and tube station, you get used to it quickly. Think I bought mine around 2000-ish, and stopped seeing ads in BassPlayer magazine within a few years. Case is still going strong, with my eldest kid taking it to school every week. ** I should add, I’m 5’9”, and clipped plenty of doorways so I can see how demand for these might not have met manufacturers expectations.** Edited June 20, 2022 by Gareth Hughes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 On 08/04/2022 at 11:16, Owen said: I cannot deny, I am proper gutted. In my mind's eye you were 6'5" and probably wearing some sort of platforms on stage becasue of your screen name. My screen name is from an Underworld song... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 I chance upon the solution: buy 7lb basses, and you can carry them on one shoulder for half an hour, no problem 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclaassen Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 My gator bag is pretty comfortable, especially since I added a sternum strap. I’m 6’4 though, and can’t go through doors with it on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, dclaassen said: My gator bag is pretty comfortable, especially since I added a sternum strap. I’m 6’4 though, and can’t go through doors with it on I think this has been mentioned on here before - the Gator gigbags are fine if you're tall. I'm 6'6" and have been walked from the next town over with a ProGo deluxe containing an 11.6lb bass and all my other gig crap, probably half an hour or something. I can get through doors but it involves dipping my knees and leaning forward a bit! Edited February 25, 2023 by lemmywinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand666 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Love my Mono Vertigo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Im very very impressed with the thomann bags. I have two, the elite and deluxe and rate them both. Good backoack type straps that zip in if youre not using them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I love my TGI Extreme gig bags. £50, proper straps, really good padding. I've owned mono cases and these are almost as good at about 1/5th of the price. I regularly walk a couple of miles when using mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamJon Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) On 28/02/2023 at 23:32, uncle psychosis said: I love my TGI Extreme gig bags. £50, proper straps, really good padding. I've owned mono cases and these are almost as good at about 1/5th of the price. I regularly walk a couple of miles when using mine. I'm looking something to hold my Fender Jazz while riding bicycle, so need to have good quality rucksack style straps without being too bulky. Was looking at the Fender FB620 but could do with more pocket space for music sheets etc. Ideally don't want to go over £100. Might stretch to something like the Gator G-PG Deluxe Bass, looks like Bass Direct have quite a few to choose from. https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Gator_cases.html Edited March 14, 2023 by IamJon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, IamJon said: I'm looking something to hold my Fender Jazz while riding bicycle, so need to have good quality rucksack style straps without being too bulky. Was looking at the Fender FB620 but could do with more pocket space for music sheets etc. Ideally don't want to go over £100. I'll take a photo of the straps when I get home. Remind me if i dont post! The TGI has a nice big front pocket which would fit sheet music well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamJon Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, uncle psychosis said: I'll take a photo of the straps when I get home. Remind me if i dont post! The TGI has a nice big front pocket which would fit sheet music well. Thanks, currently TGI Extreme and Fender look like best options for around £50. Mono, Gator etc look good but i'd rather not spend £150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Photos here https://imgur.com/a/j5g2e8D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 25/02/2023 at 23:05, lidl e said: Im very very impressed with the thomann bags. I have two, the elite and deluxe and rate them both. Good backoack type straps that zip in if youre not using them I rarely use the back straps and look for a bag that can either pack the straps away or remove them altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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