Lap Steel Gig Bag

Matthew Prouty · Post by **Matthew Prouty** » 20 Nov 2007 9:55 am

I am looking for a lapsteel gig bag. My steel is about the size of a Gibson. I saw online the Gretsch bag. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on this bag?

Peter Jacobs · Post by **Peter Jacobs** » 20 Nov 2007 11:23 am

TKL makes one in their "Black Belt" series. I have one that came with my Melobar. It fits well, not the most padded thing in the word, but it does the job.

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 20 Nov 2007 11:40 am

a smaller Levy's keyboard gig bag may work...I have one but can't recall exact spec right now.

http://www.levysleathers.com/2007%20Str ... talog.html

Mark Lynott · Post by **Mark Lynott** » 20 Nov 2007 1:13 pm

I have the Gretsch bag, not bad for the $ but not a whole lot of padding and the little zippered compartment won't hold even a 10' cable. 31" max. room for height and 7.5" width.

TKL and Levy bags might be more secure and have more room for cable etc. (?)

Mark Lynott · Post by **Mark Lynott** » 20 Nov 2007 1:24 pm

also, I've seen a number of posts here and elsewhere with good results using Baritone Uke/1/2 size guitar bags, and there are more to choose from.

Matthew Prouty · Post by **Matthew Prouty** » 20 Nov 2007 2:16 pm

There are several Uke cases. I am going to measure up the guitar and see if it will fit. Looks promising with the baritone cases.

Thanks all!

m.

James Mayer · Post by **James Mayer** » 20 Nov 2007 4:00 pm

Check out the bag at the bottom of this page:

http://www.industrialguitar.com/shopping.html

They work great. I have three of them and would be willing to part with one.

Dave Stagner · Post by **Dave Stagner** » 20 Nov 2007 4:55 pm

James Mayer wrote:Check out the bag at the bottom of this page:

http://www.industrialguitar.com/shopping.html

They work great. I have three of them and would be willing to part with one.

Wow. That looks a lot better than my Fouke gig bag! But I got it used, and don't know if it was actually sold by Fouke, or purchased separately.

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 20 Nov 2007 10:53 pm

I bought a Gig Bag a few yrs. ago at Guitar Center. It's a Martin & Co. Backpacker gig bag. It's 10 1/2 inches wide X 36 inches long. It should work for most lap steel guitars. Also not alot of padding.

Roger

Charley Wilder · Post by **Charley Wilder** » 21 Nov 2007 7:47 am

Somebody here turned me on to the Fender Squier Mini-Strat gigbags a while back. They work perfect for my Supro and Loney and would work for a lot of different sizes I suppose. Check them out. The pouch will handle a cord or two and whatever.

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 21 Nov 2007 8:06 am

I bought a used fiddle case (rectangular type) at a pawn shop,,,works great for my keyless lap steels,,,would be long enough for a keyed model.

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 21 Nov 2007 8:15 am

How about some of the tactical gun bags?

Matthew Prouty · Post by **Matthew Prouty** » 21 Nov 2007 9:02 am

Bill,

Thats a great idea. I am going to qualify at the range next week so I will check and see what they have for sale.

m.

Walter Thut · Post by **Walter Thut** » 21 Nov 2007 9:33 am

I got one custom made from studioslips.com for a SM D8,fits perfect!

Ron Randall · Post by **Ron Randall** » 21 Nov 2007 5:19 pm

MSA has a great gig bag for lapsteels.