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 Gig Bag for NS/Stick 
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Hi,
My NS/Stick was finally delivered. I'm in the deep throes of learning and trying to apply what I (think) I know from other instruments to the NS/Stick. Meanwhile I'm already wondering what I will carry it in when I go to a rehearsal with my group. The Anvil case which I bought with the NS is really serious overkill for knocking around town (NYC) in a taxi. I have a somewhat limp bass guitar gig bag that I can use but I wonder about the NS/Stick's safety from knocks and bangs. Any NS/Stickists out there with relevant experience or suggestions?

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SE makes a Stick gig bag ... perhaps this would work for the NS?

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The SE soft gig bag would be too narrow for the NS, but I would think you'd have good luck with any quality bass gig bag (I had an NS for a few years but no soft case), maybe even one designed for Steinberger (headless) basses. Probably worth visiting a music store and trying a few out, the thing you'd want to make sure of is the metal strap extension fitting properly.

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Actually thinking about the plastic strap extension ... I would be afraid of it getting snapped off in a gig bag. Perhaps this is why SE doesn't offer a gig bag for the NS? ... I think you'd be better off keeping the NS in the nice safe metal case! ... I do ... love the safety it offers.

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I believe Darrell Havard uses a gig bag for his NS, although I won't use anything but the anvil case


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Thanks for all the helpful replies. Basically I need something reasonably strong for more or less door to door trips by taxi. I have seen some "semi" hard cases made by Gator, I believe, that are much lighter than the Anvil (which is very appropriately named). I'll try to check one of these out before reaching a final decision.


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88persuader wrote:
Actually thinking about the plastic strap extension ... I would be afraid of it getting snapped off in a gig bag. Perhaps this is why SE doesn't offer a gig bag for the NS? ... I think you'd be better off keeping the NS in the nice safe metal case! ... I do ... love the safety it offers.

Hi Ray,

Just so you know, the strap extension bar is 1/4" thick aluminum (not plastic) so I wouldn't worry about it breaking off. A gig bag should be fine.

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greg wrote:
Hi Ray,

Just so you know, the strap extension bar is 1/4" thick aluminum (not plastic) so I wouldn't worry about it breaking off. A gig bag should be fine.


Hi Greg,

Thanks for the clarification. You've set my mind at ease so I'll go with a gig bag.

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greg wrote:
88persuader wrote:
Actually thinking about the plastic strap extension ... I would be afraid of it getting snapped off in a gig bag. Perhaps this is why SE doesn't offer a gig bag for the NS? ... I think you'd be better off keeping the NS in the nice safe metal case! ... I do ... love the safety it offers.

Hi Ray,

Just so you know, the strap extension bar is 1/4" thick aluminum (not plastic) so I wouldn't worry about it breaking off. A gig bag should be fine.



Ah I see ... thought it was plastic ... my bad! :oops:

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Just to follow-up.

If any of you find one that you think works particularly well, please let us know about it.

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