Looking for gig bag recommendations
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Looking for gig bag recommendations
The gig bag that I bought with my Besson 983 Eb has pretty much fallen apart and I am now using the hard case with it all the time. While this certainly protects it, I am having some issues that mean I need to lighten things up. Does anybody have a suggestion for the best gig bag to use for this horn? Right now I am debating between the Gard and Pro-Tec Platinum bags. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
I'd say the Miraphone gig bags are worth looking into. Try getting in touch with the Horn Guys to see if they think any of the various sizes are a good fit.
They have a nice chart to show which bags go with which horns: https://www.hornguys.com/collections/tu ... -gig-bag-1
They have a nice chart to show which bags go with which horns: https://www.hornguys.com/collections/tu ... -gig-bag-1
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
Take a look at the Wessex website. Good design, well-made, and many size choices.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
Kind of unrelated, but why do people like gig bags so much? I had one for a Quantum Contra and it just was really inconvenient. I'd rather wheel up to a venue than carry it on my back anyhow. Eventually the back strap broke so that didn't work. It was an older Protec model, wasn't mine and same happened to another one the guy who owned it used. Was weird.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
I will probably invest in a good gig bag and hard case for whichever tuba I end up buying
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I really like my Miraphone as far as top loaders go. It is comfortabe to carry and it has a hard board in the lid to offer a little more bell protection.
As I said elsewhere, I wish they still had the small mouthpiece pouch inside of the lid of the case, but it offers pretty decent protection for a gig bag.
The e-flat/f Miraphone bag does says it fits a 983 but is a tight fit.
These are way better than Protecs.
As I said elsewhere, I wish they still had the small mouthpiece pouch inside of the lid of the case, but it offers pretty decent protection for a gig bag.
The e-flat/f Miraphone bag does says it fits a 983 but is a tight fit.
These are way better than Protecs.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
Protec Deluxe-Not a very good bag.
Protec Platinum-Very nice bag.
No comparison between the two, in my opinion.
The miraphone bags are really nice top loaders, but if you're looking for a side loader, the Protec Platinum is pretty darned close to a Cronkhite
Not as good as a Cronkhite, mind you, but for a little over $200, they are a very reasonable facsimile until the Cronkhite's get cranked out again......
Protec Platinum-Very nice bag.
No comparison between the two, in my opinion.
The miraphone bags are really nice top loaders, but if you're looking for a side loader, the Protec Platinum is pretty darned close to a Cronkhite
Not as good as a Cronkhite, mind you, but for a little over $200, they are a very reasonable facsimile until the Cronkhite's get cranked out again......
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
Messina Covers can make you a custom bag that will look really good. However, they're more money than most bags.
http://www.messinacovers.net/low-brass" target="_blank
http://www.messinacovers.net/low-brass" target="_blank
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
I agree with Barry, Messina make a very nice side loading bag. I had them build a custom bag for my 2XJ front action conversion and I've use it hauling that monster several time a week for a few years now. The case is as tough as nails. Other then a bit of dirt it shows no wear. Just like anything else, quality you pay for. A couple extra $100 bills is nothing when your protecting a horn worth $1,000's.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
gig bag is worse than useless. zero protection, and makes the instrument harder to handle, doubling (or whatever) the chance that you damage it.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
True, but with a gig bag it would fit in my car more easily.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
Depends on what you are defending against. If you are defending against yourself, just go caseless. You will automatically be careful carrying your instrument. Nothing will ever happen to it. Put it in the backseat, put a blanket over it if you want, you can even buckle it down if want.
If you are defending against others, such having to move it out of their way or load/unload it, or against transport in a bus bay or equipment trailer, hard case is only way.
If you are defending against others, such having to move it out of their way or load/unload it, or against transport in a bus bay or equipment trailer, hard case is only way.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
The point of gig bags and soft cases are that they DO provide some protection against scratches and smaller dings. They also provide an easier, safer way to carry all your music stuff at the same time, all in one bag/case ---> tuba, mouthpieces, valve oil, sheet music, etc. Try carrying all that stuff on a regular basis without a bag; it would suck. Also, I'd much rather have my tuba & stuff in a bag while on my way to a gig or rehearsal while transporting in a car. A bare tuba bouncing around in the back seat or trunk of your car is certainly less safe than if it were in (even) a cheap/budget soft bag
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
Glen Cronkhite bags they are expensive but very good quality.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
This.Jess Haney wrote:Glen Cronkhite bags they are expensive but very good quality.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
Götz bags are really nice!
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I still have the same bag for almost 20 years.
It'll probably out live me.
I went to an outdoor sport shop. They often have a department or a connection who'll make custom backpacks for every purpose.
The difference is, most gig bag shops make beautiful soft bags you'd want to sleep in...which eventually fall apart.
Outdoor sport backpacks are all about durability and wear comfort.
So I have a very large padded top-loader backpack with padding all around, extra on the two side I set the tuba down the most (bottom bow and the left side). On size fits all. My Mira. 1291 goes in as well as my Kanstul 80 (uh, not at the same time). I use the straps to loosen or tighten the fit, just like with back packs.
No zippers (except for the two pouches). Fantastic comfortable straps for wearing it on my back or over my shoulder.
I paid about €200-250 for it. Of coarse that was 20 years ago.
investment of a lifetime.
Just have it made large enough for a huge tuba and you'll always have a usable gig bag.
It'll probably out live me.
I went to an outdoor sport shop. They often have a department or a connection who'll make custom backpacks for every purpose.
The difference is, most gig bag shops make beautiful soft bags you'd want to sleep in...which eventually fall apart.
Outdoor sport backpacks are all about durability and wear comfort.
So I have a very large padded top-loader backpack with padding all around, extra on the two side I set the tuba down the most (bottom bow and the left side). On size fits all. My Mira. 1291 goes in as well as my Kanstul 80 (uh, not at the same time). I use the straps to loosen or tighten the fit, just like with back packs.
No zippers (except for the two pouches). Fantastic comfortable straps for wearing it on my back or over my shoulder.
I paid about €200-250 for it. Of coarse that was 20 years ago.
investment of a lifetime.
Just have it made large enough for a huge tuba and you'll always have a usable gig bag.
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
A friend of mine has a Miraphone gig bag for his CC tuba, which I like very much. I would like to buy one for my Besson 983. Does anybody know which Miraphone gig bag model fit the Besson 983?
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Re: Looking for gig bag recommendations
Check this out. You can also call Hornguys. They know their stuff.cstan wrote:A friend of mine has a Miraphone gig bag for his CC tuba, which I like very much. I would like to buy one for my Besson 983. Does anybody know which Miraphone gig bag model fit the Besson 983?
https://www.hornguys.com/collections/tu ... -gig-bag-1" target="_blank
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