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Looking for Gig Bag Recs Mar 8, 2019 20:54:47 GMT

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Post by Cams on Mar 8, 2019 20:54:47 GMT

The strap on my gig bag is about break so it's time for a new one. Any recommendations? I'm looking at the Reunion Blues Continental and the Mono but am open to other suggestions too. I carry a fair bit of crap - cables, folding stand, tab books and things for teaching. My current bag has a removable pack on the front and it's been excellent, but the company is no longer around and, to be honest, I could do with reducing the amount of crap I carry anyway as it gets pretty heavy.

Are the Anderton's own brand worth a look? They're a heck of a lot cheaper than the first two brands I mentioned, but I'm willing to spend for protection and longevity. I've been using my current one for probably 15 years now.

Any thoughts?

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Looking for Gig Bag Recs Mar 8, 2019 21:50:06 GMT

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Post by ocarolan on Mar 8, 2019 21:50:06 GMT

I have had a Boston gigbag for at least 10 years now, and it is still in good order, inc all the zips. At the time it cost around £40. I have just bought an extra one, as although they do sell for around £40 or more in some places, I saw this -

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gig-Bag-for-Acoustic-Guitar-Choice-of-Padding-thickness-Colours-By-Boston/263882509675?hash=item3d709f8d6b:m:mOlYV9U5qkemfs0wXS13Vbw&frcectupt=true

and couldn't resist. It'll likely see me out! The 25mm foam is soft, but has given good protection over a long period. When I want more protection I use a Hiscox.

There is scope for carrying some junk around in it, but I only put thin light things in the pockets. Anything more, when necessary I put in a separate bag.

Probably not your ideal solution, but the vfm for the gig bag is astonishing.

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Post by lavaman on Mar 8, 2019 22:49:30 GMT

I recently bought a Mono case. Expensive, but perfect for me to take into Liverpool on public transport. Also, I have it on the best authority from another forum member, that not only do they float if you fall in a canal, but they keep your guitar dry too. :innocent:

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Looking for Gig Bag Recs Mar 8, 2019 22:57:19 GMT

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Post by Mike Floorstand on Mar 8, 2019 22:57:19 GMT

That's a great price for 25mm padding, Keith!

Cams - if you can handle a little extra girth, see if you can find a Warwick Gigbag, their "premium line" has 30mm padding and very tough outer material. I don't have one for guitars but have several for my banjos and mandolins, they are very good quality. Their website also helpfully gives detailed internal dimensions - strangely lacking on many maker's websites, but very useful especially if buying online when our instruments have so many variations of body widths and neck lengths etc.

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Looking for Gig Bag Recs

Post by Cams on Mar 8, 2019 20:54:47 GMT

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