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Thomann Short Scale Eguitar Gigbag: Good Value
I bought this bag for my Recording King lap steel guitar, which is quite a bit wider than some other lap steels but which is, of course, a lot shorter than a 'normal' electric guitar. This isn't a lot of choice available regarding this size of gigbag, and I narrowed my options down to this Thomann bag and Fender's Urban Shorty Strat bag. The Thomann bag costs less than 17 Euro, while the Fender bag costs 30 Euro. The Fender definitely looks the nicer bag, but as I am more concerned with value-for-money than aesthetics (at least when it comes to guitar bags), I opted for the Thomann bag.
The bag is actually slightly too big for my lap steel - which is approximately 3 cm narrower and 5 cm shorter than the Thomann bag (the internal dimensions of which are stated as being 88 x 24 x 6 cm). However, the ample size of the bag is not a problem, particularly since I added some additional padding (consisting of some rolled-up bubble wrap wrapped inside an old [clean] sock which I taped to the inside of the bag with gaffa tape) to make the lap steel a very cosy fit inside the bag.
The bag appears to be well-made from a 'tear and water-resistant' material. The zips work smoothly and the shoulder straps fit me perfectly once they are extended to near their maximum length. The 10 mm foam padding is adequate. The Fender bag has 11 mm padding but I doubt whether the difference would be noticeable. I agree with some other commentators regarding Thomann gigbags that the zip on the outer pocket should be positioned differently (at the top of the pocket rather than on its side) but that is only a small quibble.
In conclusion, I have no hesitation in recommending this item as a good value and good quality bag for mini guitars and lap steels.
The bag is actually slightly too big for my lap steel - which is approximately 3 cm narrower and 5 cm shorter than the Thomann bag (the internal dimensions of which are stated as being 88 x 24 x 6 cm). However, the ample size of the bag is not a problem, particularly since I added some additional padding (consisting of some rolled-up bubble wrap wrapped inside an old [clean] sock which I taped to the inside of the bag with gaffa tape) to make the lap steel a very cosy fit inside the bag.
The bag appears to be well-made from a 'tear and water-resistant' material. The zips work smoothly and the shoulder straps fit me perfectly once they are extended to near their maximum length. The 10 mm foam padding is adequate. The Fender bag has 11 mm padding but I doubt whether the difference would be noticeable. I agree with some other commentators regarding Thomann gigbags that the zip on the outer pocket should be positioned differently (at the top of the pocket rather than on its side) but that is only a small quibble.
In conclusion, I have no hesitation in recommending this item as a good value and good quality bag for mini guitars and lap steels.
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Good bag, does the job.
This was for a Harley Benton SC-200BK Mini, and it fits well. The bag is tougher than many others on offer, and it is well stiched with good fittings and zips. The accessories pouches on the bag are generous in size and easy to access.
Recommended!
Recommended!
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Nice bag for little instrument.
I ordered this cover for an electric guitar and it turned out to be small. Of course, this is my problem in choosing the size, I understand. But to evaluate the cover is still worth it. And to say that he is bad would be a lie. It is strong, locks work softly. There is a rather large pocket, which even fits the effects processor. A tool case of its size is very worthwhile.
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My son has been using it now for over a year and it's still in good shape, stitching still intact, very sturdy, 2 nice storage compartments for picks, books, tuner, metronome etc.
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Very good fit
Appears very well-suited to the Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series. A great first bag for the budding musician. If the child is not the careful type, you might want to plan to add a bit of extra padding to the bag, cause it?s on the light side.
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For the price....it works
Perfect price/quality ratio. If your guitar costs more than 10X the cost of the bag, it isn't the right bag/case (to a point of course - there are limits to gig bags)...But for carting around a kids HB guitar it is just fine.
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Not for Mustangs!
Seems like a fine gig bag, especially for the price - but be aware that a Fender Mustang will NOT fit. Not having seen otherwise in the reviews, the Mustang being one of the most common shortscale guitars in the world, I assumed it would, but nope, bag is too short. Thanks Thomann for the easy return :)
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The zip doesn't last long....
An update to a previous review....the zip is going after very little use. It looks chunky and solid, but there is a design fault and it won't marry up anymore, making the bag useless. I should have got a Gator...
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fits the role
fine bag for inexpensive short-scale guitar (3/4)
1/2 electric guitar's just too smal for the bag
1/2 electric guitar's just too smal for the bag
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A decent gig-bag for its price range.
I purchased it for Squier Mini Strat, fitted perfectly. Zippers are of good quality, fabric looks water resistant. Padding is not so thick but adequate. Overall quality is better than I've expected for this price range.
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