Check out the newest news, views, lessons and more for Fender lovers -- FenderRocks.com

sbruce · March 25th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Anyone have any pics of the Gretsch bag for the 'vette? I can't seem to find any? I'm looking for a quality gig bag...hopefully one that would also hold my laptop so I can make one bag from the office each day.

Every bag I can find seems to be too small for the vette.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

Jukebox · March 25th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Here you go: http://www.wwbw.com/Gretsch-Guitars-...b-000423c27407

sbruce · March 25th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Isn't the the one for the hollow bodies? The website says the one for the Gretsch is G2164.

thanks!

Jukebox · March 25th, 2009, 04:33 PM

There isn't a 2164 that I know of. That is the bag number.

sbruce · March 25th, 2009, 04:38 PM

taken from the Gretsch web site. Elderly also sells this case G2164 (but no pic

)

CASE Optional G6286 Deluxe Hardshell Case, US MSRP $220.00, P/N 0996478000,
Optional G2164 Gig Bag, US MSRP $40.00, P/N 0996460000

Scott · March 26th, 2009, 08:57 AM

My Special Jet came with a Guardian gig bag, and it's the best gig bag I've ever seen. It has all kinda storage, even a little slot for pens and business cards inside one of the pockets. And I'm thinking one of the outside pockets would hold a laptop.
I don't have a link but I'm sure a google search would turn 'em up.

Sarah93003 · March 26th, 2009, 09:35 AM

While you're thinking about it. Spring has sprung around here which means I will be on my motorcycle all the time. So, I will need a safe manner in which to transport my 5120 around. Does anyone recommend a good quality backpack style bag for a 5120?

thanks!

Tricone · March 26th, 2009, 09:43 AM

I have a mono, which is really nice, but costs as much as a HSC. The "Electric Guitar" version will fit your Corvette. I bought the "Acoustic Guitar" version, which fits my 6120RHH, my 6136DL, along with my acoustics.

http://www.monocase.com/mono-products.asp

kentuckykind · March 26th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tricone

I have a mono, which is really nice, but costs as much as a HSC. The "Electric Guitar" version will fit your Corvette. I bought the "Acoustic Guitar" version, which fits my 6120RHH, my 6136DL, along with my acoustics.

http://www.monocase.com/mono-products.asp

those are some nice gig bags. I have always prefered a HSC but I could see myself using one of those Mono bags a lot.

thanks for the link, Tricone.

Raspy · March 26th, 2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarah93003

While you're thinking about it. Spring has sprung around here which means I will be on my motorcycle all the time. So, I will need a safe manner in which to transport my 5120 around. Does anyone recommend a good quality backpack style bag for a 5120?

thanks!

All my gig bags have straps on
them,,, so I guess that would
qualify as a backpack style...

The one I have for my 5120 was
$40.00,,, but the guy cut me a
deal b/c I bought the guitar from
him... (A music shop in Coos Bay,,,
Oregon)... He only charged me $20.00...

It is well padded,,, has a large pocket,,,
and a small pocket,,, for picks and such...

It was made by Tribal Planet... There is
no model number on it...

========================================

<><> Raspy <><>

Jukebox · March 26th, 2009, 11:42 AM

Sarah, any 16" acoustic gig bag will do. Just make sure it's well padded!

Tricone · March 26th, 2009, 12:02 PM

The above-mentioned Mono cases have backpack straps.

Sarah93003 · March 26th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Thank you! That helps a lot. The point on the padding is well taken!

sbruce · March 26th, 2009, 03:49 PM

I love the looks of the MONO, but looking at the dimensions, It appears it will be about 1/2" too narrow for the Vette...have you been able to fit a Vette in? Perhaps the stats on their site are wrong?

If anyone has a Vette and also has a gig bag. I really wanted to get the Sadowsky PortaBag, it's awesome...but it's also too narrow.

Tricone · March 26th, 2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbruce

I love the looks of the MONO, but looking at the dimensions, It appears it will be about 2 " too narrow for the Vette...have you been able to fit a Vette in? Perhaps the stats on their site are wrong?

If anyone has a Vette and also has a gig bag. I really wanted to get the Sadowsky PortaBag, it's awesome...but it's also too narrow.

I went with the MONO acoustic case, thinking that not only will it fit my big-bodied Gretsches, it would also fit my acoustics.

sbruce · March 26th, 2009, 03:53 PM

Tricone-

The only issue using the MONO (or any) acoustic bag, is the the Vette is so thin, it would just flop everywhere.
I'm liking my vette thus far but 2 issues really bug me...won't stay in tune and finding a bag has taken way too long

sbruce · March 26th, 2009, 04:01 PM

Also, did you see they added a Semi-Hollow MONO bag? That will still be too deep for a Vette, but it may be a good solution for others.

Tricone · March 26th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbruce

Also, did you see they added a Semi-Hollow MONO bag? That will still be too deep for a Vette, but it may be a good solution for others.

Yes, I just was going to suggest the Semi-Hollow, which wasn't available when I purchased mine. My 6120RHH does fine in the acoustic . . it doesn't seem to flop around, mainly because of that "neck strap", which seems to hold the guitar securely.

sbruce · March 26th, 2009, 04:09 PM

I really wish MONO cases were a bit wider...even the semi-would be way to thick for something as thin as the Vette. If they made the electric one 1/2 wider it would fit fine...oh well...I may have to skip the idea of a gig bag...although I hate to carry a HSC an effects bag and a laptop bag every day for work

Tricone · March 26th, 2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbruce

I really wish MONO cases were a bit wider...even the semi-would be way to thick for something as thin as the Vette. If they made the electric one 1/2 wider it would fit fine...oh well...I may have to skip the idea of a gig bag...although I hate to carry a HSC an effects bag and a laptop bag every day for work

You should give them a call. There's a good chance that your Corvette will fit the electric case. Gauging from experience, it has the capacity to stretch a bit, and just might accommodate your axe. Give them a call with the dimensions, and see what they say.