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.

[walshy]

On 19/04/2025 at 17:11, jonno1981 said:

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? 

I have a Mono gig bag I don't need anymore that I can send for £150 Its this one, no rips or tears. Send me a DM if you're interested dude

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I bought a thomann safecase 80 for my 4003 and I don't think its possible to buy a better specced bag for the price (£120)

 

https://www.thomann.co.uk/thomann_safecase_80_e_bass_bag.htm

 

It is made for Thomann by Music Area, who sell the same thing with their own brand for a higher price.

 

[peteb]

On 19/04/2025 at 17:12, chris_b said:

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

 

I would say that the old iGig is as good as the Mono Vertigo (I've got both). The thing about the iGig bag is that it has more storage, which is very useful. I don't think that you can get hold of them new these days, but someone is selling one in the classifieds on here. As I said before, a GruvGear GigBlade is up there as well. 

 

Edited 4 hours ago by peteb