Gig bags.....

Greatape

Are Mono the be-all and end-all, or is there something else out there that is slimline but high-quality? (And, perhaps, a teensy bit cheaper....) I looked into the new Fender ones, but the construction didn't appear that wonderful. Also, the front pocket - whilst in-keeping with the overall design aesthetic - is the wrong size and shape to fit sheet music into (handily). 

guitars4you

other bags are less expensive for a reason - Mono just about win all discussions on such sites and any shoot outs in any reviews

John_A

TGI are pretty good, not as good as mono, but a lump cheaper

https://www.kennysmusic.co.uk/tgi-extreme-series-electric-guitar-gig-bag

Never had one, but these look nice

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cobra-Padded-Electric-Guitar-Bag/dp/B00H9QKM92/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1537548152&sr=8-7&keywords=tgi+gig+bag

Again, never had one but heard good things about

https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_premium_gigbag_eguitar_br.htm?glp=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrZLdBRCmARIsAFBZllE5lZGHzjqFycmZhRHzlVBgqz3oVOTvlUPWWwxfBna1yue4KPvd2psaAgGHEALw_wcB

skunkwerx

I just bought a Fender that came with their gig bag.. its padded well enough but flimsy, ie no back bone if that makes sense. I wouldnt buy one if I was paying. 

The one that came with my chapman is actually the best out of the 3 I’ve had that have come with guitars (chapman, prs se, and fender). 

Deffo go the extra, get a mono!

not_the_dj

I have the Thomman Gig Bag Premium that’s linked to above. Very impressed with it. 
protects it from knocks and chips in the car and is convenient. I use proper hard cases when loaded in with other gear. But as a quick easy way of transporting and protecting a guitar it’s great. 

Megii

I also have one of the Thomann Premium ones, and likewise impressed. It gets a lot of use, and still looks good, and offers a fair amount of protection - it works for me anyhow. Obviously not in the same league as Mono though, but then it's a lot cheaper.

Kebabkid

Nowhere near the same padding as a Mono but I've always liked the PRS SE ones and of late, the Suhr ones.

I do have a Mono for my bass and they are very good.

guitarmangler

Have you seen the mojo ones by Aria? They’re pretty good for the money:

http://www.ariaguitars.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=63_68&product_id=13697

Phil_aka_Pip

... are evil. Don't ever trust them.

newi123

I have a reunion blues 'fender custom shop' branded. Awesome, but fairly bulky and wasn't cheap. But happy to put a fender guitar in the hold in it. It's 9 or 10 years old now and showing no signs of age

djspecialist

Mono are great.  The price did sting a bit, but I have no regrets.

Skinnyhead45

Phil_aka_Pip said:

... are evil. Don't ever trust them.

Exactly.

carlos

I also have the thomann premium and it's ace

Boromedic

Check out Fusion Gig Bags, made in the UK and great quality for the money. They still aren't cheap but not as expensive as a Mono either.

Rabs

I have used several Clearwater gig bags..   Always found them well made. I also like the neck rest area and the shoulder straps.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ELECTRIC-GUITAR-CLEARWATER-GIGBAG-IDEAL/dp/B00NWDESPU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1537558212&sr=8-7&keywords=electric+guitar+gig+bag

I also quite like the triangular Gibson ones

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AGGBC-20-ELECTRIC-Guitars-accessories-electric/dp/B005VO2VDY/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1537558334&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=gibson+gig+bag+leather

downbytheriver

Reunion blues - I have a double guitar bag in black leather by them. Must be 10 years old and looks more or less new, must have done a thousand gigs. Not the cheapest (by a long chalk) but the best. 

Greatape

Is the Mono Sleeve worth bothering with? 

skunkwerx

What guitar is it for? If its a strat or tele, the fender hardcases are about £120? Dunno how slim they are though. 

Arjailer

I just got a Gator Pro-Go - it's very sturdy, lots of useful pockets, and half the price of the Mono. Very pleased so far.

https://gatorcases.com/pro-go-ultimate-guitar-gig-bags/

I got the dual case for £125 from Amazon (tried to get it from Andertons, but they quoted 2 months for delivery). The single bag was about £90 at the time.

wrinkleygit

Another thumbs up for Fusion gigbags, bought mine from Mansons about 5 years or so ago at around 2/3 of the price of a Mono, still going strong. & would be my first choice if I ever need another.

baldy

After asking about hard cases/gig bags just to transport a guitar to & from lessons I ended up getting a used PRS SE gig bag.
Seems pretty well made & more than up to the job it has been bought for.