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Topic: Lap Steel Gig Bag |
Matthew Prouty
From: Warsaw, Poland
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Posted 20 Nov 2007 9:55 am
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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? |
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Peter Jacobs
From: Northern Virginia
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Posted 20 Nov 2007 11:23 am
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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. |
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Greg Simmons
From: where the buffalo (used to) roam AND the Mojave
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Mark Lynott
From: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2007 1:13 pm
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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. (?) |
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Mark Lynott
From: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2007 1:24 pm
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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. |
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Matthew Prouty
From: Warsaw, Poland
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Posted 20 Nov 2007 2:16 pm
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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. |
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James Mayer
From: back in Portland Oregon, USA (via Arkansas and London, UK)
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Dave Stagner
From: Minnesota, USA
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Posted 20 Nov 2007 4:55 pm
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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. _________________ I don’t believe in pixie dust, but I believe in magic.
1967 ZB D-10
1990 OMI Dobro
Recording King lap steel with Certano benders |
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Roger Shackelton
From: MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 20 Nov 2007 10:53 pm
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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 |
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Charley Wilder
From: Dover, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2007 7:47 am
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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. |
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Sonny Jenkins
From: Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 21 Nov 2007 8:06 am
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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. |
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Bill Hatcher
From: Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2007 8:15 am
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How about some of the tactical gun bags? |
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Matthew Prouty
From: Warsaw, Poland
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Posted 21 Nov 2007 9:02 am
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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. |
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Walter Thut
From: Switzerland
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Posted 21 Nov 2007 9:33 am
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I got one custom made from studioslips.com for a SM D8,fits perfect! |
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Ron Randall
From: Dallas, Texas, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2007 5:19 pm
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MSA has a great gig bag for lapsteels. |
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