Gig Bags

jamesjhun · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 2:40 pm Post subject: Gig Bags

I am looking to get a new gig bag (preferably on the inexpensive side).
Any suggestions?
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KMT · Veteran Member Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 477

What configuration (single, double, etc)? How protective do you want it to be? What is your price point?

jamesjhun · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 2:44 pm Post subject:

a single case
price range: $0-$35
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jhatpro · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 2:56 pm Post subject:

Can't beat Gard for both price and soft bag protection. I have several and they're very well made. The leather single is about $65, but you can get a cordura one for around $30.

Here's a link: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gard-Deluxe-Leather-Single-Trumpet-Gig-Bag?sku=467131

Good luck!
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KMT · Veteran Member Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 477

You won't find much at that price new. You might want to find something used. If you want something that is a quality product, you will need to consider upping you price to $100+. The torpedos are a very good product, but are about 5x ($180) what you want to spend. Glenn Cronkite makes a very good, albeit much less protective, single case for $120. The Marcus Bonna single is very protective but is around $200. Even a protec, which I do not like, is around $55 for a single.

grizzle · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject:

One removed dent and the price of your case goes up.

One smashed horn and the price of your case goes WAY up.
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Dr. Stu · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 10:08 pm Post subject:

Bach Stradivarius 229 GH C Trumpet
Schilke E3L Eb Trumpet

Wouldn't put either one of those in a gig bag. (Well, I wouldn't put any horn in a soft gig bag.)

Maybe consider something like this... http://www.finecases.com/browse/protec/protec-5866.html

or this... http://www.finecases.com/browse/protec/protec-1207.html

$75-$90 price range, but lightweight & they will protect your horn a lot better than a gig bag. (The 1st one even looks like a gig bag!)

-Stu

jhatpro · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 3:43 am Post subject:

A nice compromise between a gig bag and a hard case is the Gator, which is very affordable and remarkably protective even though it's very light.

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gator-GL-Lightweight-Trumpet-Case?sku=545891
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"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus

2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
2002 Getzen bugle

Thumper · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 8:32 am Post subject:

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Craig Swartz · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 9:48 am Post subject:

Gard, leather, hands down the most protection and most room for carrying other junk around with you for the price, hands down. I've been using 2 of them for a couple of years, both with tuning bell horns and have never had a problem. I can fit an entire Yamaha Silent Brass (old style) into the carry pocket and still have room for oil, grease, mouthpieces, etc. Of course they won't offer the protection Griz's cases do, and I wouldn't be dumb enough to check them on a flight, but for general, drag around to the gig, throw in the trunk and as carry on with flying, never a problem. Much, much better than anything Reunion Blues makes, IMO, for around $75. At those prices, they have to be made by little kids chained to the machines, no question. Conversely, I don't have much use for the Gard fabric bag, it isn't the same thing. Good luck. If you've got the money and plan on kicking things around, buy a case form Grizzle!

bilboinsa · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 10:41 am Post subject:

ProTec. Here's what I use--not so much a gigbag, but a great small case. It's a lot of protection for $50:
http://www.tulsaband.com/store/product.php?productid=264&cat=286&page=2
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trmptz · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 10:53 am Post subject:

My suggestion would be not to get one. They offer very little protection. I had one and all it took was one short drop and it wiped out one of my horns.

teacherchops · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 11:43 am Post subject:

Easy answer...get a Torpedo Bag.

aceswildtru · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 11:45 am Post subject:

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jamesjhun · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject:

if i were to buy used cases, where should I go
(in other words, what website?)
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tom turner · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: Gig Bags

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camel · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject:

penny-wise, pound-foolish....