Quality gig bag or case for an SG?

supes

I'm trying to make my gig rig as light/small as possible. I've ditched my amp/cabs/combo's and gone digital and loving using a modeller. 

I've moved from Les Paul's to SG's, and again loving the switch. 

I want to use a quality gig bag rather than a hardcase, but i'm having trouble finding one that fits properly. It's a Gibson '61 re-issue, if's very slim. 

Tried a Gator lightweight case but the SG moves around inside. Far more than looks safe!

Tried a Mono M80 and the SG just moves around too much in it. The body slides around, and the neck angle seems a bit severe. I wouldn't trust it as just picking up the bag the SG slides around. 

Don't mind the cost as long as it protects it properly.

Any suggestions for a lightweight case/bag for a slim SG? 

Pete.R

Most hardcases are cheaper than the repair of a broken headstock....

All of my set-neck guitars are living in a hardcase, most bolt-on live in a good gigbag

there are (cheaper) €pi cases or even the house-brands of some big stores should do the Job

https://www.musicstore.de/de_DE/EUR/Fame-Case-Doublecut-Guitar-Black/art-GIT0040343-000

fretfinder

Hiscox do a case specifically for SGs, worth keeping a look out for a used one. It’s not a soft case obviously but very lightweight and very protective. 

supes

@Pete.R thanks for the reply. I have a Gibson hardcase but I'm looking for something a bit lighter. I'm not looking for a cheap alternative. I'm looking for good, lightweight protection that fits a slim SG snugly. Happy to pay for it!

supes

Thanks @fretfinder ;

Does it fit nice and snug? The Gator was advertised for the SG but it was too big on either side, maybe 1.5" each side gap.

TTBZ

I was looking for one for my SG a while ago and saw the Boss one is pictured with an SG. Never ended up getting one in the end as I've stopped gigging for the foreseeable!

https://www.boss.info/us/products/cb-eg20/

fretfinder

supes said:

Thanks @fretfinder ;

Does it fit nice and snug? The Gator was advertised for the SG but it was too big on either side, maybe 1.5" each side gap.

I couldn’t say as I’ve only used a Hiscox SG case for a Gibson LP Junior Double Cut, and that was a very snug fit.

fastonebaz

https://www.gibson.com/en-GB/p/Soft-case/ASPGIG-LPSG/ASPGIG-LPSG

stickyfiddle

I've used my Mono loads with my SG Standard (classic, not Vertigo). It's excellent. 

I wouldn't trust the Gibson ones - even the chunky one with neck support looks flimsy. That Boss one looks v good though. 

supes

Thanks for the suggestions all. I think i'll give the Hiscox a try next  

HAL9000

If you want smaller lighter gear then get a Mustang or Jaguar and a gigbag. ;-)

supes

@HAL9000 i've got a couple of SG's weighing 6lb, they're light enough! I like Gibson scale length too.

InactiveX

I recently bought one of these for my SG:

https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitar-accessories/cases-bags-for-electric-guitars/gig-bags-for-electric-guitars/gibson-premium-soft-case-brown

It's very nice indeed. I found them impossible to buy new for a decent price (it seems they are no longer made, and new stocks have dried up), so I bought a nearly-new example - I wanted that particular type of case.

OilCityPickups

Pete.R said:

Most hardcases are cheaper than the repair of a broken headstock....

All of my set-neck guitars are living in a hardcase, most bolt-on live in a good gigbag

there are (cheaper) €pi cases or even the house-brands of some big stores should do the Job

https://www.musicstore.de/de_DE/EUR/Fame-Case-Doublecut-Guitar-Black/art-GIT0040343-000

I have to say there is no way I'd put a set neck - particularly a Gibson in a soft or even semi soft case. It is ridiculously easy to wipe off a SG or LP headstock ... I've done it twice in my career ... and as @Pete.R says ... a hard case is cheaper than a headstock repair.  

stickyfiddle

Yeah Hiscox are also great. I had my SG in one of those for years 

Neilybob

Last year I bought a TGi extreme gig bag for my bass and I'm impressed with the padding and now light the bag is. 

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/TGI-Extreme-Series-Electric-Guitar-Gig-Bag/2WP7

ICBM

I would say it's more to do with what you want to use it for - a hard case isn't better than a *really good* gig bag, it's for a different job. If you're going to put in a van or somewhere else it may get weight put on it or otherwise compressed, you want a hard case. If you're going to carry it on public transport you want a gig bag. It's not about being 'cheaper' - in fact, a really good bag is actually more expensive than a hard case.

Gig bags *without really good neck support* and Gibsons are a bad combination and will likely end in tears. I'm not familiar with the brown leather type above, but it does have a support. The ones Gibson themselves used to sell with Les Paul Studios were some of the worst - not only no neck support, but the case was stiff enough that it would put significant stress on the headstock even *without* dropping it. Really poor, and responsible for a huge number of broken headstocks.

I happily carry my vintage Rickenbacker bass on the bus or in my car in a Mono gig bag and don't worry about it all - but if it was going in a van, I'd get a Hiscox. I sold the original hard case to a collector because it was a waste of space - heavy and awkward to carry, but not strong enough to properly protect the bass... and fragile enough that getting damaged itself was a strong possibility.

TheMarlin

I bought one of these recently. 

https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_premium_gigbag_eguitar_br.htm

Super impressed with the level of padding and protection offered, and it’s fantastic build quality. 

A massive bargain for the money. 

Boromedic

These aren't cheap but they're exceptionally good bags, adjustable inside for most guitars, and loads of padding.

https://www.fusion-bags.com/products/urban-electric-guitar-gig-bag