Gig Bags for Super Pro size D10?

Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

Suggestions for a couple of gig bags on a budget that would fit a D10. I know some of you must be doing this.

May have occasion to drag out the old Fender Artist for a jam or two. No way can I handle it in the original case. Would need to split it up in two lighter weight bags and even that would be a challenge.

Thinking of 2 pcs. One for guitar and one for legs, bar etc.

Would like to find a main bag deep enough to add a pc. of 1/2 in. insul board to protect the top of the guitar. Those I'm seeing are not deep enough for the guitar let alone an extra 1/2 in.

I read some of the old posts, but some of those items mentioned are out of production.

Some of those hard SKB cases do look nice, but they're way out of my budget.

I have carts etc. but that doesn't help picking it up to load etc.

I used to own a set of Danny Bentley fiber cases but I foolishly let them go 'cause I thought I was done with pedal steels. 😩

Appreciate pertinent information and suggestions. Thanks.

Ricky Davis · From: Bertram, Texas USA

Here's the one I use and have had it for almost 10 years>
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GKB49--gator-gkb-49-keyboard-gig-bag

And I use this to put legs and pedal bar in and lay it on top before zipping up bag>
https://www.westmusic.com/martin-12bbp-backpacker-gigbag-350249?gad_source=1&hsa_acc=6248777749&hsa_ad=534608498154&hsa_cam=13964770721&hsa_grp=127541919720&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-903013705399&hsa_ver=3&ppc_keyword=

very easy; great size fits in back of Jeep Compass and I open that back and build it right there and carry steel into gig.
Ricky
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Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

Thanks Ricky. So this Gator bag is sturdy enough to handle the weight of a D10? Carry straps and zippers substantial? Is there any extra room in the height? Thanks again. JO.

Dan Beller-McKenna · From: Durham, New Hampshire, USA

I use the next one up. When I bought two of them years ago they were much less expensive. Now I'd have to think twice, but this is pretty much all I've used foe local gigs for the past ten years. They've held up well and have never let me down. For a S-10 you get the whole shebang in there.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GPG49--gator-g-pg-49-pro-go-ultimate-gig-bag-for-49-key-keyboards

Ricky Davis · From: Bertram, Texas USA

Dan Beller-McKenna · From: Durham, New Hampshire, USA

And if you do put the legs and pedal bar in a separate bag (really lightens the load!), this bag is a perfect fit Someone here suggested it last year, but I can't remember who it was.

Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

Thanks for confirming quality Ricky.

Thanks DBMc, but that's way out of my budget. I'm looking for something about $100 or even less if I can find it. I'm looking at some used items right now that might fit my budget.

The whole idea of getting bags is to split up and lighten the load. Separate the legs, bar, rods etc. from the body.

Dan Beller-McKenna · From: Durham, New Hampshire, USA

Jerry, I agree that the higher rated Gator is too pricey now. But that second one I posted for the legs and pedal bar is about the best deal out there for a bag that's just the right size.

Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

OK, I see now. I missed the link to the smaller bag earlier. Thanks.

Jon Light · From: Saugerties, NY

That upgrade bag that Dan listed is the one I've been gigging for 5 years. It is like new as far as structure, straps, zips. And I haven't babied it.
6 lbs. And I put the legs, rods & pedal rack in a gun bag so as to wring every ounce of advantage out of this system.
If it got beamed up into another dimension and left me needing a case, I'd buy another one of these in a heartbeat.

John Hyland · From: South Australia

$105 compared to $250 is a no brainer. So what is the difference?
Also it would be nice to find something narrower for a s10/s12
Also the hard pelican style cases are actually quite heavy. If you have a 12 kg psg the case is about half of that.

Eric Philippsen · From: Central Florida USA

I’ve been looking for a case for an Emmons SKH D10. No luck so far so maybe these Gator bags are the way to go. I’m open to that option.

Question: When folded back up at disassembly a vertical KL on the Emmons sticks out below the cabinet’s depth. That’s not a problem when it’s disassembled and the steel is suspended in a regular case. Would it be a problem in a bag?

Thanx.

Ricky Davis · From: Bertram, Texas USA

Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

This is what I came up with for my D10 Artist. A couple gig bags. A small one for the legs, pedal rack etc. clickhere

I found this bag for just over $50 at Amazon and modified it for the D10 body. clickhere

At 15 in. interior is pretty wide, but it allows room for nice thick padding.

Another thing, the lid/top/closure, as it were, is really on the wrong side when folded out. Have to load the guitar backwards from normal, as the wheel end is the reinforced end that allows for the attachment of the wheels and bumpers.

That's the end where the changer should be for optimum protection and balance when rolling. Not a big deal, just a little packing adjustment.

I had the firm closed cell foam and some other materials on hand so I wasn't out much more than the purchase price....just some fleece, hardware...and a fair amount of time.

Glued the foam to some 5mm lauan backing board, used some packing type corners to give it some structure and stiffness and screwed or blind riveted all together. I added a couple end handles but there was one existing opposite the wheel end.

So yeah, has wheels and is fairly well padded all 'round but I added and covered the foam ends and sides you see there. The velcro straps keep the guitar stable in the bag.

Nice and lightweight. Splits up the weight of the components, wheels for transport. Sturdy enough for vehicle transport to and from gigs.

There is a slight homemade look to some of the mods, but I'm fairly satisfied. Apologies for the distorted pics.

BTW, one of the links in a post above has this topic all extended so you have to scroll east and west a lot to see all the thread. Perhaps one of the mods can minimize that link text.

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