Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

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Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by Ian » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:34 am

I need to get a decent gig bag for my Jazzmaster, but it can be a pain in the ass to fit a Jazzmaster into a standard one. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for me.

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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by mynameisjonas » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:39 am

i have two "rockbags" by warwick, and they work pretty well. you have to stretch it a bit to get it over the headstock, but it´s not too tight of a fit.

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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by Felix » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:46 am

Yes, I am in need of a gig bag, too! Good thread.
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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by luau » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:17 pm

I have a TKL bag that came with my SG. I have no idea if a Jazzmaster will fit in one but I'll give it a try when I get home. I'd guess it won't.
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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by Puke+Cry » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:26 pm

i dont need a gig bag now, but it can fit in my acoustic gig bag.

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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by PorkyPrimeCut » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:30 pm

Great thread. I'm looking at hard-cases for my Jazzmaster at the moment. The vintage ones are way too expensive on ebay. I've found a place in Europe that does 3 different new ones...

http://www.pricegrabber.co.uk/search_at ... p=0&hi_p=0

I'd also like to get a gigbag for it, nice & padded, but I can't see any. I'll keep watching this thread. Hopefully something'll come up.
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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by Puke+Cry » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:57 pm

damn i found a case, not an original fender but it looks the same. cant remember the name but i think it was around 50-70 euros...

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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by Felix » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:51 pm

To take a slightly more pro-active stance here...
Has anyone tried to fit their JM into one of the "World Tour" gigbags? I know SKB makes some, but I haven't ever heard if they fit a JM/Jag.

I can't think of anyone else beyond Gator or Rockcase.
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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by aen » Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:24 pm

Coffin case!  They sold me one of those when i bought my JM it's like a hardbag wierd kind of thing.  It was the only one i n the shop that would hold a JM.
I prefer their older stuff.

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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by Felix » Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:39 pm

aen wrote: Coffin case!  They sold me one of those when i bought my JM it's like a hardbag wierd kind of thing.  It was the only one i n the shop that would hold a JM.
Wait, is that the case I've seen that looks like a vampire coffin? I think I know what you're talking about.
I'll have to check it out.
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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by luau » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:03 pm

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It fits perfectly. No stretching or wrestling with it.
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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by Ian » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:04 pm

Awesome - thanks luau!

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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by Vinkie » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:17 pm

I use a Levy's CM-8 gigbag for both my JM and Jag. It's actually a bass gigbag but it's just the right length for my JM. It looks very similar to the TKL bag from luau only a bit longer. You could also try the CM-7 which is meant for guitar although I'm not sure if it'll fit a Jazzmaster.

I have a hard case in backorder from Hiscox (model STD-EJAG). I like the Hiscox cases because they're light and offer good protection but I haven't seen it yet so I can't comment on how it'll fit yet.

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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by Felix » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:21 pm

:) Thanks guys!

Nice jazzmaster, luau. The gold guard is very sleek.
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Re: Gig Bags for Jazzmasters

Post by mewithoutus » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:22 pm

i use a fender standard gigbag. fits perfectly. its a strat gigbag. i bought it from gc for $1.00. haha. it says "Fender 60th ANNIV Strat" on a little decal.
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