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Lap Steel Gig Bag
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 9:55 am
by Matthew Prouty
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?
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 11:23 am
by Peter Jacobs
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.
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 11:40 am
by Greg Simmons
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
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 1:13 pm
by Mark Lynott
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. (?)
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 1:24 pm
by Mark Lynott
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.
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 2:16 pm
by Matthew Prouty
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.
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 4:00 pm
by James Mayer
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.
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 4:55 pm
by Dave Stagner
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.
Posted: 20 Nov 2007 10:53 pm
by Roger Shackelton
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
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 7:47 am
by Charley Wilder
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.
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 8:06 am
by Sonny Jenkins
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.
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 8:15 am
by Bill Hatcher
How about some of the tactical gun bags?
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 9:02 am
by Matthew Prouty
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.
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 9:33 am
by Walter Thut
I got one custom made from studioslips.com for a SM D8,fits perfect!
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 5:19 pm
by Ron Randall
MSA has a great gig bag for lapsteels.