Tinderwill Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 (edited) Hello! I thought it might be time to revisit the age-old question of gigbags for the Mustang bass. It seems a near impossible problem to solve to full satisfaction, and I don’t understand why Fender won’t simply… make one. What is the bass community’s current take on this issue? Hit me, internet! /Patrik Edited June 2 by Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Thomanns, Beatbass gig bag. Just right for my Mexican-made Mustang with P-J pick-up configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 I've got a fender one, its a perfect fit so they do exist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 I use a guitar Mono M80. Not cheap but neither was the bass so worth it imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Would ordinary guitar ( not acoustic ) gigbags work? I got one for my headless Washburn status which fits just about . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Would a Strat bag do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 3 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Would a Strat bag do the job? Only if you like the top of the headstock sticking out the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 (edited) I bought this from DV247 FBSS610 Short-Scale Bass Gig-Bag (Black) it was 31 quid. It's not the heaviest duty thing, but my gear only goes in and out of my car, so it's ok for me Andertons have them at 38 quid GAK have something at 30 quid Edited June 2 by police squad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 I have the Fender SS bag, a Protection Racket one (now discontinued I think) and 2 Maruszczyks. The Fender is the best fit of the bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyndainverse Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 The Fender one works well enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Fender used to make one called the urban short scale gig bag. I have a pair of them which I use with my JMJ mustangs. They're not particularly heavy duty but for any gig/rehearsal where I can put my basses on the back seat of my car, they're perfect. The grab handle on the front is a great convenience when you have a bunch of bits & pieces to carry for load in/out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 This just appeared in the Bass Direct, weekly email, by coincidence https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/gator-4g-jazzmaster-guitar-gig-bag/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owno Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) I use a Mono Sleeve guitar case for my Mustang and it works great. Not the cheapest case, but it is great for most short scale basses. I kind of wish I bought the Mono m80 instead as it is a bit more sturdy so that would be my recommendation. Edited June 3 by Owno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 All my shorties - Mustang, Dano Longhorn, SG, EB3 - fit into Thomann E Guitar Deluxe gig bags, which cost the princely sum of £26. A bargain if you happen to be buying other things. More protection than the Fender gig bag, which I was less than impressed with. https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_gigbag_deluxe_egitarre.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Did your old Vista fit in one of those Thomann bags, @Paul S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 44 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: Did your old Vista fit in one of those Thomann bags, @Paul S? Indeed, yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Another vote for the Gator Jazzmaster bag... I do also use a new Gator Icon (Guitar size) for my Acinonyx and it fits beautifully. Not cheap, but really tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 7 hours ago, Owno said: I use a Mono Sleeve guitar case for my Mustang and it works great. Not the cheapest case, but it is great for most short scale basses. I kind of wish I bought the Mono m80 instead as it is a bit more sturdy so that would be my recommendation. This. I have the Sleeve as well and although it's a tight squeeze with the headstock, it fits just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 If you want a wearable gig bag but with a bit more padding and shock resistance, have a look at this one I use mine a fair bit, although it's quite bulky. I also have the fender gig bag which is of course much lighter and better for a very short trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 This works well for me: Gator G-PG ACOUSTIC Pro Go Series Acoustic Guitar Gig-Bag You can usually get them through Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 On 02/06/2024 at 14:24, police squad said: I bought this from DV247 FBSS610 Short-Scale Bass Gig-Bag (Black) it was 31 quid. It's not the heaviest duty thing, but my gear only goes in and out of my car, so it's ok for me Andertons have them at 38 quid GAK have something at 30 quid +1 My Mustang fits in this perfectly well, and I like that it's a Fender bag of good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Just seen a post on the Mustang FB group page, by someone who bought one, that the Gator Jazzmaster bag, mentioned above, is a good fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyndainverse Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 I have the standard Fender ss bag. But this is an interesting option I’ve just stumbled across. Other patterns available. But this pick show a mustang bass. https://www.homeoftone.co.uk/products/mother-mary-company-soft-case-gig-bag-kokomo-pre-order?_pos=1&_psq=Gig+bag&_ss=e&_v=1.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 I recently received a Fender FBSS610 as it was included with my sienna sunburst player mustang bass. It seems to be at least as good as my trusty urban short scale bass gig bags. I really like the bag that came with my US acoustasonic jazzmaster, it seems like it offers almost a hard case level of protection. I believe it is a Fender FE1225, however it is internally around an inch or so too short to accommodate a mustang bass. There is a version for long scale bass called the FB1225, but if a short scale bass version was available I would definitely buy two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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