Accordion Case/Gig Bag

[maltyne]

Hi

Does anyone have any idea where I can get a case/gig bag for a Hohner Student IV 40 Bass Accordion. I have looked everywhere and cannot source this small
13" x 14" x 8"

Thanks guys

MAL

 

[JIM D.]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Stagg-A...835814?hash=item256fd23026:g:nc0AAOSwgkRVTO1P

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Stagg...7a0d97c&pid=100033&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=160789835814

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stagg-ACB-3...r0&keywords=stagg+accordion+gig+bag+++ABC-320

 

[Soulsaver]

More expensive than Jims here: http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?bf=&sw=accordion+gig+bag
Ive not handled a Stagg gig bag; is the quality recommended Jim?

 

[rbs]

If youre in the UK, try http://www.accordions.co.uk/

 

[JIM D.]

Well you get what you pay for. If you need more than 10mm padding, go for a higher priced bag. The next step up would be -- http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WLIHLRE?psc=1

 

[AccordionUprising]

If expense is no object and you want to worry about your bag getting stolen as much as your accordion...

Switzerlands Ritter bags look pretty good. Not sure about quality.
http://ritter-bags.com (click on the pictures of bags to get pdfs of catalogues. (It took me a long time to realize those were linked.)

Ritters older bags looked cooler/spacier: http://www.thomann.de/gr/ritter_rca48_gig_bag_fuer_akkordeon_bs.htm

The German Soundwear company will politely charge you for a really well-padded bag that should protect your accordion and last, I assume and hope, forever. If money was no object Id have them fly me one of these.
http://www.soundwear.com/en/

 

[MIArmyBand]

I bought a Stagg brand gig bag for my trip to Europe last year. The quality is fair, but the padding is rather thin, and I had to add padding to the insides using my heavy-duty sewing machine. I cut one-inch foam to size and sewed it inside some black nylon fabric, which I then sewed to the inside of the bag. It was a bit of extra work but the price is right. I also didn't trust the stitching on the backpack straps and handle, so I reinforced them as well. If you have the money to spend, I would recommend buying a higher-priced bag.

 

[Deleted member 48]

Trolley gig bags with wheels are also a good option.
http://www.gedo-musik.de/shop/product.php?id_product=975&id_lang=1

The wheels are a blessing when the accordion is a heavy 120 bass. I have one for my 96 and 120 bass.
But beware, on some pavements these trolleys can make a hell of noise

 

[Deleted member 48]

eg this is the exact trolley gig bag I have for 15 years, its still intact. Never had a problem.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CNB-accordion-trolley-gig-bag-basses/dp/B00VECT0C2

Its good enough for me. Just dont jump and dance with your gig bag strapped on. Its made for transport, not for stage diving with your accordion.