Survey on guitar bags...

[kzy]

hey guys.... i wanna check with u guys.. if u guys prefer hard case or "custom" soft case....

wad i mean by "Custom" soft case.... i have some lobangs can do it... i wanna gather information b4 i start with it... so juz need ur replies!!

the custom soft case is ballistic nylon... can check out the material here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_nylon . and u can customise ur own pockets.. how many u wan.. colour... put ur name / band name on it.. or wadever u wan to put it on ur bag... inside also there's pads... esp the base of the bag....


it's handmade... even knife or wad sharp stuff... also wont go thought...


let me know ur respond!!! cheers!

 

[EugeneSmasher]

I think I prefer hardcases. Much more protection from knocks and bumps, and some of them are actually quite lightweight.

 

[bryan1234]

I think I prefer hardcases. Much more protection from knocks and bumps, and some of them are actually quite lightweight.

i agree...

 

[Zenzo]

If its cheaper than the hard case and quality oso about the same,why not?

 

[EugeneSmasher]

It's not about quality of manufacture. It is about how hard the material is. In a hardcase, the material is solid, like a plank of wood, fibreglass, etc. In a softcase, it is just like a regular backpack though good ones have thick padding. But if you kick a guitar in a softcase hard enough, you can damage the guitar inside. If you kick a guitar in a hardcase, you won't damage the guitar unless you're Chuck Norris.

Hardcases are called hardcases for a reason..

 

[Zenzo]

Actually when I say quality i actually meant how hard the material is.Haha.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Thing is.. Ballistic nylon can still bend (it's a fabric) so if you kick it the material will not tear or anything, but the guitar inside might take the damage.. Ballistic nylon would be perfect for a mountain climber's backpack though. Particularly the straps since straps are almost always the first to break. :mrgreen:

 

[kzy]

hmm.. but the inside have pad's...

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Hmmm that'll be up to the individual softcase I guess. I generally feel more comfortable with a hard layer protecting my guitar, but some softcases are quite impressive in that they do offer better protection than other softcases. Depends on the situation. If I have a very expensive guitar, I'd rather have it in a hardcase.

 

[kzy]

true... but hard case quiet troublesome... u see when u take mrt... and esp u have a pedal board... both r heavy.. and no hands to tap the card... soft case can carry like harvest set... but is also depends on individual... =p~

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Hmmm yeah depends on the individual I guess. I only use a few drive pedals so I can easily keep them in a backpack and carry a hardcase in one hand. Not an issue for me. But if I were carrying a pedalboard, the guitar would have to go onto my back. I'm actually okay with softcases as well (for now, all my guitars are in softcases) as long as I make sure I handle them carefully.

There's also the semi-hardcase. It's like a hardcase but it has a soft layer covering it and straps for you to carry on your back like a backpack. That's a pretty good compromise, as it offers more protection than a softcase, but the functionality of a softcase, though perhaps a little heavier weight-wise.

But usage of ballistic nylon definitely improves a softcase's level of protection, so it's a very good idea though perhaps a little more expensive. But it's worth it.

 

[kzy]

hahs.. yea.. agree with u... but u see.. u can customise it too... how many pokets u wan... mix n match colour... is cool yea? lols

 

[theunknown]

a customizable softcase, that would be nice.

 

[bigblackbear]

ultimately, it is down to personal preference

a hard case would offer more protection where as a soft case would be more lighter and easier for transporting around.

i really wouldn't get a hard case unless my guitar is really worth a lot.

 

[Whitestrat]

It's not about quality of manufacture. It is about how hard the material is. In a hardcase, the material is solid, like a plank of wood, fibreglass, etc. In a softcase, it is just like a regular backpack though good ones have thick padding. But if you kick a guitar in a softcase hard enough, you can damage the guitar inside. If you kick a guitar in a hardcase, you won't damage the guitar unless you're Chuck Norris.

Hardcases are called hardcases for a reason..

You failed physics? Just guessing.:twisted:

A hardcase WITHOUT a soft inner lining will be more damaging than any padded soft case. Ever heard of guitars breaking IN a hardcase on impact?

I've checked in my gigbag with my guitar into a 7 hour flight before. Nothing. No damage. Not even a scratch. This gigbag is a semi-hard case, but soft overall. Just rigid enough to support the main shape.

 

[bryan1234]

i rather take the trouble to carry the hardcase around than to damage my guitar.

 

[kernelspy]

true... but hard case quiet troublesome... u see when u take mrt... and esp u have a pedal board... both r heavy.. and no hands to tap the card... soft case can carry like harvest set... but is also depends on individual... =p~

Get a car dude! :lol:

Juz Kiddin!

Yeah, I prefer also semi hardcases (i.e. Gator) only if I have wheels...

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Whitestrat: I just-passed physics. :mrgreen: Actually hardcases I was talking about are those with a soft layer inside. Pretty much all hardcases I've seen have plush interiors, otherwise the guitar would knock around and get damaged by itself.

 

[Musicana77]

I love my mono case. I am confident it protects my bass for the knocks, bumps and drops suffered from commuting around Singapore. Of course i do not necessarily intend to hike through Bukit Timah or perform backfilps on my bike, with my bass on my back. Thus i believe its truly your personal preference and your personal habits. Which will dictate the degree of protection you require.

If someone used a large plastic bag to carry their axe around but was EXTREMELY careful then if would be fine..... and damn cheap. =P

Anyway my take is, i go for comfort and maximum protection that a "soft case" can provide. You could take a look at mono cases and get your friend to customized one that is similar.

 

[dudelove]

i rather take the trouble to carry the hardcase around than to damage my guitar.

i think a rdm spork or a mono guitar bag offers just as much protection imo. u really ought to take a look at how they are designed, then u'll realise what u're missing out. superb protection and handsfree, since they are strapped on ur shoulders. its better than lugging a very heavy case on one hand, which can cause problems long term for ur shoulder joints.

dont believe me? take a look:
http://www.monocase.com/mono-electric-guitar.asp