What gigbags for your 4001/4003?

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Mon Dec 16, 2002 4:10 am

I've looked around town searching for a gigbag for my 4003 to no avail. The space for the headstock was just not wide enough for a RIC. I think they make the bags mostly for Fender types. (God Damn!)

What gigbags do you use for your 4001/4003 basses?
And where to buy?

Anyone with an answer?

Merry 'Xmas to all RIC lovers.

banta · Post by **banta** » Mon Dec 16, 2002 4:38 am

No gigbags for me, just flight cases. Why not at least get a hardshell?

paul_yan · Post by **paul_yan** » Mon Dec 16, 2002 4:57 am

Yes I've got the original hardshell case.
I just like to have a gigbag to provide myself more options (depending on how light or how heavy my mood is in..............just kidding).
Actually, I prefer shouldering my bass in a gigbag when I travel on vacation instead of lugging around a big rectangular box along with my other luggages.
The advantages:
1.One can't steal but only "rob" my bass from me.
2.The custom officers are nicer when they see a guitar shaped bag than seeing a big rectangular box, especially after the godforbid 911 incident.

Peace,
Paul

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon Dec 16, 2002 6:20 am

I know this will make some ric purists quiver ... I use gig bags sometimes ... I own 10 basses of various types and I have a small car so gig bags fit in the car better ... I have found my rics fit in just about any gig bag designed for bass guitar ... If you are going to use a soft case try this one ...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=021216081112065085230180259621/search/g=home/detail/base_id/53549

this is a soft version of the coffin case and provides a reasonable amount of protection