soulstar89 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) Hi guys. I'm looking for a gig bag for a 34” bass that doesn’t cost silly money. I'm based in London and PMT and GUITAR GUITAR have such a limited range to go and physically look. Price range is about £60. Saw some high rated ones on Amazon for under 60 but I have no reference. Help would be appreciated Edited October 9, 2023 by soulstar89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Start with a look on FB market place and Gumtree see if somethings local... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I'd be looking for a TGI Extreme, generally around £50. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Paul S said: I'd be looking for a TGI Extreme, generally around £50. +1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 5 hours ago, PaulThePlug said: Start with a look on FB market place and Gumtree see if somethings local... oh I totally forgot about them. Thanks a lot for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I have 2 of these, very capable! https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_e_bass_gigbag_premium.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 6 hours ago, Paul S said: I'd be looking for a TGI Extreme, generally around £50. I've just bought the guitar version of this for a headless Sei, replacing a Thomann premium gigbag which finally expired after 12 years. For a headless with strap buttons each side of the bridge, the TGI has the upper hand, as the dual strap buttons went either side of the bottom reinforcement on the Thomann but the TGI has wider bottom reinforcement and more padding round the end of the bass. For a single strap button bass, the Thomann has the advantage of a huge amount of storage - Zoom MS-60B, power supply, wireless bugs, capo, and allen keys went in the top compartment, strap, music, and leads went into the bigger lower compartment, and a couple of kazoos went in the smaller lower compartment. If you just want to carry some music (up to A4), a strap, and a lead, the TGI will do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 yes, Thomann's gig bags are amazingly good value. I use the 'premium' guitar version for my short scale basses. The £10 postage bumps the price a bit but there is always the opportunity to buy some extra bits and bobs to spread the cost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 16 hours ago, tauzero said: I've just bought the guitar version of this for a headless Sei, replacing a Thomann premium gigbag which finally expired after 12 years. For a headless with strap buttons each side of the bridge, the TGI has the upper hand, as the dual strap buttons went either side of the bottom reinforcement on the Thomann but the TGI has wider bottom reinforcement and more padding round the end of the bass. For a single strap button bass, the Thomann has the advantage of a huge amount of storage - Zoom MS-60B, power supply, wireless bugs, capo, and allen keys went in the top compartment, strap, music, and leads went into the bigger lower compartment, and a couple of kazoos went in the smaller lower compartment. If you just want to carry some music (up to A4), a strap, and a lead, the TGI will do it. 6 hours ago, Paul S said: yes, Thomann's gig bags are amazingly good value. I use the 'premium' guitar version for my short scale basses. The £10 postage bumps the price a bit but there is always the opportunity to buy some extra bits and bobs to spread the cost... cheers for the advice. I’ll have a look at thomann and see what else the have. TGI looks solid also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 09/10/2023 at 19:17, Oopsdabassist said: I have 2 of these, very capable! https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_e_bass_gigbag_premium.htm The best value gig bag at the price, plenty of padding. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 For £59 I would go for the Fender FB620. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fender-FB620-Bass-Guitar-Gig/dp/B06Y1XXMYG/ref=asc_df_B06Y1XXMYG/ I like the more streamlined/minimal vibe: no huge pockets - my leads/pedals/etc travel in a separate case anyway; hidden handle for vertical carrying; and the shoulder straps can be hidden away too (I never use them). I prefer its one-piece handle to the two-piece handles sometimes found on other bags which you have to attach together with velcro each time you want to pick the bag up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Good call, I had one of these and it’s a decent gig bag, I bought it as the shoulder straps can be hidden away too, I never use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I concur with others above regarding the TGI Extreme. I actually use the guitar version for my short scale bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 13 hours ago, jrixn1 said: For £59 I would go for the Fender FB620. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fender-FB620-Bass-Guitar-Gig/dp/B06Y1XXMYG/ref=asc_df_B06Y1XXMYG/ I like the more streamlined/minimal vibe: no huge pockets - my leads/pedals/etc travel in a separate case anyway; hidden handle for vertical carrying; and the shoulder straps can be hidden away too (I never use them). I prefer its one-piece handle to the two-piece handles sometimes found on other bags which you have to attach together with velcro each time you want to pick the bag up. Indeed, its a great bag for the money - I had one. And the first thing I look for in a gig bag is a one piece handle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Thomann and TGI bags both have one piece handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 There seem to be two iterations of the TGI Extreme: one (older?) with the one-piece handle (e.g. https://www.peachguitars.com/tgi-gigbag-bass-guitar-extreme-series-.htm), but most sellers are now selling the two-piece handle version (e.g. https://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/tgi-extreme-series-electric-bass-guitar-gigbag.html). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 10 hours ago, jrixn1 said: There seem to be two iterations of the TGI Extreme: one (older?) with the one-piece handle (e.g. https://www.peachguitars.com/tgi-gigbag-bass-guitar-extreme-series-.htm), but most sellers are now selling the two-piece handle version (e.g. https://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/tgi-extreme-series-electric-bass-guitar-gigbag.html). I think I’ll be going for the TGI. Gak has the cheapest price atm. I noticed the two versions also. I presume the TGI with the two black straps in the front is the newest version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) This Warwick one is a good single handled bag https://www.gak.co.uk/en/warwick-rockbag-deluxe-line-bass-guitar-bag/7499 Edited October 12, 2023 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 13 hours ago, Mudpup said: This Warwick one is a good single handled bag https://www.gak.co.uk/en/warwick-rockbag-deluxe-line-bass-guitar-bag/7499 This is the bag I had. I was cycling somewhere with the bag on my back. I cycled through Greenwich tunnel and didn’t realise how low one part of the tunnel was. My headstock got caught and ripped the shoulder straps, causing the bass to fall on the floor. I was amazed my bass was not damaged in the slightest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) On 09/10/2023 at 20:17, Oopsdabassist said: I have 2 of these, very capable! https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_e_bass_gigbag_premium.htm I use the guitar version of this for my short scale bass. Not less than amazing value for the price. 30mm high density industrial padding. And yes, one handle, and comfortable back straps that can be sipped into hiding. Big pockets for storing additional equipment too. Edited October 13, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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