slazman Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Looking for a nice robust, well padded gigbag for my G&L L2000. Budget around £60 max. Fed up with lugging my case around (which does not fit in my car boot!). Any experiences and recommendations would be welcome. If it can carry misc. cables etc. as well that would be a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I use the cheap Warwick ones on the basis that they are just a decent padded cover/case. I don't expect it to do any more than enable an easy carry over the shoulder with enough padding to stop any little bumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Same as. The Rockbag will do the job just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 As something like iGig is way out of your price range,have a look at Protection Racket. I've had one for years and it's still in good nick. There is a reason why so many drummers use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Only my experience of one item, but don't get a Ritter Style 3. £90 and the seams have ripped alongside the stitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' post='1162138' date='Mar 14 2011, 06:38 PM']Only my experience of one item, but don't get a Ritter Style 3. £90 and the seams have ripped alongside the stitching.[/quote] That is why I use the cheap ones. If I get a decent wear out of them, I am quids in..or I throw it away and get another one. If the zips stay ok..and there is no reason why they shouldn't then they should do the job. Just don't expect them to be anything than a convenient carry case. It will not support weight, and mine are laid on the back seat never in the boot. They have reasonable padding and handles/straps and they have a few pockets. They have an internal velcro strap which will stop the bass falling out should the zip unexpectedly go whilst in carry mode over the shoulder. They aren't wonderful but do a cheap easy job, IMO. £25-35 IIRC. If need be, I have kept my full flight cases though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Roksak Deluxe for me. Enough padding, comfy straps and plenty of pockets. Around £35 iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 The Protec Contego, best gigbag for the money, in my opinion of course, and right in your price range. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/protec_contego_e_bass_case.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/protec_contego_e_bass_case.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) I had an Epi Tbird with a Ritter bag. It was ok, but I didn't have it that long, and I've found with Ritter in the past the zips on the pockets tend to jam, so I wouldn't be surprised if seams and other parts weren't that strong. Warwick Roksac, if you can find one the right size, are brilliant, the zips will hold the jaws of hell closed and the premium ones have massive padding. Protec cases are pretty good - I inherited a [url="http://www.protecmusic.com/items.aspx?ProductID=275&InstrumentID=5&InstrumentGroupID=4&CategoryID=2&subCategoryID=7"]standard Pro Pac[/url] with my Ripper. The soft cover over a rigid frame gives you more support for the neck, with less weight than a solid case. Only thing is the lid was hinged with just a strip of canvas, which was starting to come apart with age. Maybe the [url="http://www.djmmusic.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=STD-EBP"]Hiscox Large Bass [/url]case would fit too, there's a big body cavity. Edited March 15, 2011 by spinynorman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 protec contego looks like the best option for good protection in your pricerange i'd say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 The ProTec is great. Pretty strong and loads of storage (zip is a bit flimsy)...but I've also been impressed with the Protection Racket stuff,..but never owned one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slazman Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 [quote name='Pkomor' post='1163910' date='Mar 16 2011, 12:18 AM']protec contego looks like the best option for good protection in your pricerange i'd say![/quote] And a good price at Thomman too! May go for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) I use a Tribal Planet double Gigbag. as they were years ago not available in germany i ordered them in UK. They are really great..and in your price range [url="http://shop.guitarsanddrums.de/src/product_details.php?cPath=315_221_618_621_1276&pid=38692"]I have this one[/url] Edited March 16, 2011 by 73Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='slazman' post='1160432' date='Mar 13 2011, 01:17 PM']Looking for a nice robust, well padded gigbag for my G&L L2000. Budget around £60 max. Fed up with lugging my case around (which does not fit in my car boot!). Any experiences and recommendations would be welcome. If it can carry misc. cables etc. as well that would be a bonus.[/quote] Like others said, the Rockbag Deluxe is pretty good. I have two different models, one has wider straps and better links etc but they're essentially the same. Good padding, good sized pockets... I use one of them *a lot* and after nearly 4 years is still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 The Stagg gig bag is probably the best thing they sell,i've had mine 5 years or so and it's used almost daily £35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeg Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I use a Mansons gig bag, very sturdy and great protection. Comfy straps too. [url="http://mansons.co.uk/shopping/categories/gig-bags/manson/gig-bag-bass-guitar/"]http://mansons.co.uk/shopping/categories/g...ag-bass-guitar/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswilliams666 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Without a doubt [url="http://www.fusion-bags.com/"]Fusion Gigbags[/url] IMO the best on the market. They do a whole range from £20 - £150 with everything in between depending on budget! [quote name='slazman' post='1160432' date='Mar 13 2011, 01:17 PM']Looking for a nice robust, well padded gigbag for my G&L L2000. Budget around £60 max. Fed up with lugging my case around (which does not fit in my car boot!). Any experiences and recommendations would be welcome. If it can carry misc. cables etc. as well that would be a bonus.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slazman Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 [quote name='chriswilliams666' post='1176788' date='Mar 26 2011, 12:58 AM']Without a doubt [url="http://www.fusion-bags.com/"]Fusion Gigbags[/url] IMO the best on the market. They do a whole range from £20 - £150 with everything in between depending on budget![/quote] Nice one ... they look really interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Protec Contego from Thomann. There really is very little that compares until you pay twice as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 [quote name='73Jazz' post='1165022' date='Mar 16 2011, 09:25 PM']I use a Tribal Planet double Gigbag.[/quote] I used one once. Never again, wouldn't touch 'em with a bargepole. All the pocket zips failed (luckily not the main one). YMMV Also not terribly keen on Ritter but the one I had was used very regularly and lasted 5 years before falling apart at the seams (near the piping), so I guess I shouldn't complain too much. Rockbags seem fine to me, as does my newly acquired Mono ... but that ones out of your price bracket. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slazman Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 [quote name='BigBeatNut' post='1177323' date='Mar 26 2011, 03:20 PM']Rockbags seem fine to me, as does my newly acquired Mono ... but that ones out of your price bracket.[/quote] Yes I really like the mono but it is too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 +1000 for the Pro Tec. Its the Mutts Nutts. Alleva Coppolo and Fodera I am told both use them as standard now. And the Thomann price is just a no brainer. Nice featue is the wee velcro strap holding the neck onto its protective pad.....and the onther wee velco strap holding the back pack straps out of hte way when not in use. Its a really great bag. My guitarist uses Protection Racket bags but they are very deep, much deeper than the Pro Tec. If you have a small head ( I'm thinking LM etc ) it will fit in the front pocket. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Indie Guitars. Their gigbags are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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