Gigbag recommendations

[jonno1981]

I’ve been using a Levy’s gig bag that came with a lakland bass I bought about 20 years ago. The pockets have all disintegrated and the zips are on the way out. 
 

What’s the most comfortable, well protected, sturdy gig bag for max £150? My basses are all standard shapes, nothing pointy. 
 

I’ve seen the mono bags but wondered if there were just as good /good enough alternatives for around the same money or less.  

I don’t use it that often but want something good I can trust to last for years. 
 

Sadowsky porta bag? TKL? Any others I should look into? 

Edited Saturday at 16:12 by jonno1981

[chris_b]

Mono Vertigo M80 gig bags are the best, but more than you want to spend.

[Lozz196]

Mono Vertigo & M80 go for around that used, imo worth keeping an eye out for one. 

[Buddster]

Really happy with my Gator bag. Sturdy padding, staps and pockets. Excellent. 

 

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Gator-GT-BASS-BLK-Transit-Series-Bass-Guitar-Bag-Black/1Y5Q

[neepheid]

TGI Ultimate gig bag for £110-130

TGI Extreme gig bag (less padding but still substantial) for £60ish

 

[franzbassist]

I would highly recommend these: https://www.thomann.co.uk/thomann_safecase_80_e_bass_bag.htm

[Mudpup]

I've always liked the Gator Pro Go bags. Tons of storage, tough as old boots and great protection

[TeresaFR]

I rather like the Reunion Blues Oxford, but it's just slightly above you price (here it is anyway ndertons.co.uk/reunion-blues-rbx-oxford-series-electric-bass-guitar-gig-bag/). I did consider several of those mentioned above, but can't exactly remember why I didn't go for one of them, probably something to do with having bought the most expensive bass I've ever had and opting for a relatively "fancy brand" and Mono was too heavy and ridiculous for my needs (I'm very unlikely to be dropping my bass out of a hotel window from multiple storeys up).

[jonno1981]

Thanks for the suggestions. I really want to stick below £150. Any more and I’d almost justify buying a new bass that has a bag included! 
I’ll look into these and buy something!

[mikebass456]

5 hours ago, chris_b said:

Mono Vertigo M80 gig bags are the best, but more than you want to spend.

Having said that, I bought my Mono twin case 12 years ago, and it's still going strong, nothing fallen off, no broken zips etc. had a couple of tears in the outer fabric from loading against flight cases with sharp edges. However, these were easily fixed by running a bead of Gorilla super glue along the tear and holding together for few minutes.......😎👍

Edited Saturday at 21:21 by mikebass456
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[peteb]

There are plenty of options out there. A GruvGear GigBlade bag stands up to a Mono bag. Get one secondhand if you want to keep costs down. 

 

[Supernaut]

TGI Extreme cost me £50 and has been my gig bag for a few years now. Holding up very nicely. 
 

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/TGI-4836-Extreme-Series-Bass-Guitar-Gig-Bag/2WP4?utm_campaign=surfaces_across_google&srsltid=AfmBOorsJBjGgNs-F_xx_L78M5XzXpcxJpvLgmTyb2LDj7KN4hsJByhwAno

[lemmywinks]

TGI Extreme for a great budget bag. TGI Ultimate for a premium bag with minimal storage, Gator Pro Go for a premium bag with lots of storage.

 

 

The TGI Extreme is very similar in quality to the Gator Transit (formerly and rather confusingly the Pro Go X) series only a fair bit cheaper. The TGI Ultimate is a different kettle of fish and up there with any gigbag on the market.