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WTB Gig Bag for Meinl Weston 182

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 8:00 pm
by Diego A. Stine
Hello TubeNet,

I'm looking to buy in the future a gig bag for a Meinl Weston 182 F. It's a 3/4 F (Yamaha 621 sized), 14 inch bell, 32 inches tall. I'd rather not get an Altieri, I've had bad experiences with them. Recommendations for gig bags are also greatly appreciated.

Diego Stine

Re: WTB Gig Bag for Meinl Weston 182

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:09 pm
by bort
Get a Cronkhite.

I used to have a Cerveny 653 (same size), and the Cronkite bag was very compact and quite svelte since it did not have the snap on accessory bag (which I've never liked).

I had a large tuba in a Cronkhite bag, too... but didn't like that one as much as the little tuba bag.

Re: WTB Gig Bag for Meinl Weston 182

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:59 pm
by Diego A. Stine
bort wrote:Get a Cronkhite.

I used to have a Cerveny 653 (same size), and the Cronkite bag was very compact and quite svelte since it did not have the snap on accessory bag (which I've never liked).

I had a large tuba in a Cronkhite bag, too... but didn't like that one as much as the little tuba bag.
I'd love to get a Cronkhite, but I just can't justify spending 600+ dollars for a gig bag. If there's a used one out there for a reasonable price, I'll be sure to look into it.

Diego A. Stine

Re: WTB Gig Bag for Meinl Weston 182

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:56 am
by bort
Oh right, I forgot about the massive price increase. When I bought mine from Glenn in 2010, I think it cost about $350 + shipping. Adjusting for inflation... still far less than $600.

BTW, it looks like the bag you want sells at BBC for $471, if that helps.

Re: WTB Gig Bag for Meinl Weston 182

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:33 am
by Diego A. Stine
I checked with Mr. Fedderly (who so happens to be my teacher), and it's out of stock. In the future, I'll try for a Messina Cover, I've heard good things about them.