Thomann E-Guitar Gigbag RD

**Disclaimer** - I LIKE red. This is very much a RED gigbag. When I opened it, I went 'WOOAAHH!'. You will *not* be missed with this. If you're at all shy - do NOT buy this gigbag. However - once the initial shock wore off - it's cool. Just make sure you really, really like red.

It's padded - not to a great extent - I wouldn't go bashing it about or dropping it, but it will provide a certain level of protection for a guitar. I must confess I'm a *little* nervous transporting my Harley Benton SC450+ Les Paul style guitar in this, with the infamous Les Paul weak neck/headstock join - however, if you take a piece of expanded polystyrene (like HB and probably other guitars come with, from Thomann and elsewhere) - just bob this in the bag with the guitar, under the neck and it will afford some additional, cushioning support.

Having said all that - it *is* reasonably well padded - very much so for the money.

The pockets are BIG. One is 34cm x 11cm x 3cm - good for a strap/cable, tuner, small pedal....the other is 39cm x 24cm x 3cm. Goodness only know what you'd use this one for - sandwiches, maybe? Lots of sheet music? Could get a tablet in, I suppose. Note - these pockets aren't padded. So your butties could easily be squashed.

Holding the bag - there's a carry handle, that's perfectly fine - and a couple of added shoulder straps. Both methods seem fine for the average electric guitar.

In conclusion - I'm perfectly happy for Belle, my SC450+ Lemon Drop to live in here when I'm not caressing her - I'd just be careful not to throw her on a bus or in the back of a van. But then again - you really shouldn't do that with your favourite instrument, should you? Recommended.

I bought this bag to go with my Harley Benton TE-90QM. The bag fits the guitar’s colour and its dimensions. The Tele style guitar fits snugly with its strap attached.

On the plus side: The bag is quite well padded (Much better than other bags in the same price range) and it protects the guitar well. For a causal musician, looking for something to protect their guitar at home or to carry it in when going to lessons, this bag is ideal. If you are a touring musician or planning on flying with your guitar then I would suggest something else.
The straps make the bag easy to carry both in and out of vehicles and in public transport.
The bag is pretty well supported and does not collapse when the guitar is removed.
The pockets offer enough room for all of the accoutrements that guitarists inevitably carry.

Negatives: I don’t have any with the possible exception that I would like a few more colour options to match my other guitars.

In conclusion: This bag offers excellent value for money and great protection for your instrument. It is better than any other bag in its price range. If you like the colour then do not hesitate to buy it.

I added this bag to my order to get free shipping, and I'm amazed by it, it's is like a semi rigid bag, when it's closed it's really well padded and firm, a lot of cheaper bags are basically covers, but this is more like a bag I'd expect to pay €50 to 60 for. Great pockets which are well shielded in themselves and massive. Great straps and really good zips and materials.

In short, I wish my kids school bags were as hardy of this. 6/5 stars if I could. And the red is really handsome.