davebassman Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I thinking about getting a gig bag for my Yamaha 5. Can anyone recommend a brand/model? The yamaha is a fairly big bodied bass, I guess if the bag fits a P or J bass it should be big enough. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenHack Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Hey Dave I can't really recommend a gig bag but I can steer you clear of the rock bags. One problem is that they're not designed for basses with fender type headstocks (only warwick type). I've also had problems with the one I got (double electric bass bag) and several people I know who've bought them have had similar problems. Some of the fender ones I've seen in the catalogues look fairly good but I have no personal experience with them. Good luck, c-ya Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I have to agree, steer clear of the Warwick Rockbags. They're plastic and breakable in all the important places. My Rockbag no longer has any shoulder straps because of Warwick's cost cutting. A friend of mine has a Ritter gig bag which looks to be very well designed and well made. My major advice would be don't buy the cheapest one. Be prepared to spend some money on this bit of kit that will take care of your bass. Free your mind and your ass will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 http://mooradian.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I've got a Ritter, and it's the best I've used. It came/was shipped with a fretless I bought from someone in Connecticut - made the trip to FLA, and I use it all the time. Well padded and has tons of storage. Jim Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro_Man Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 The ritter bag has rave reviews and i know someone that has it, pretty nice. Nic "i must've wrote 30 songs the first weekend i met my true love ... then she died and i got stuck with this b****" - Father of the Pride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lufrano Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I have one of these: http://goincase.com It is by far the finestI have used. Peter Lufrano www.TheAutophile.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I also have a Ritter bag, the Super-Pak. It offers good protection, and has a lot of room for storage, perhaps too much room. As stated, go for their higher priced models. Not especially cheap, but there are more expensive bags out there. C. Alex has one as well IIRC, maybe he can add his 2 pounds worth here as well. Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I made the same decision a few months ago. We discussed this in this thread After some consideration, I settled on the Summit Bass Bag (you'll find the link in the thread posted.) I have a close friend who owns a music store, and he could get the bag for me at a great price. The other bags mentioned are not generally available except from the manufacturer. I eventually did NOT purchase such a bag...I got an Ashbory bass instead. Go Figure! "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebassman Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 Thanks for the advice and links. I checked out the fender premium bags and they are well over $200 down here. A little expensive. But I shouldn't skimp on something that will protect my gear, should I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Guitar Research makes a servicable bag with pleanty of padding. Not much room for anything other than the axe, some cable and a tuner. Can be carried briefcase style or backpack style. You are on your own if you plan to pack a stomp box or two. They are quite reasonable. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I have a Guitar Research bag that is pretty well padded and a big pocket for cables, effects, music, etc and a smaller pocket by the headstock for your tuner, and other tools. Only about $30 - $50. Bad thing is the rubber part on the bottom ripped at the seam on one side, so now I have duct tape there. Speaking of duct tape, I never thought it was actually used for taping the seals where a duct goes into another duct. I was helping my dad with the ductwork for the dryer. go figure http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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