[Trombone-l] gig bags

[Chris Tune]

That is a cool custom design.   I've seen a couple of exciting custom 
things:

Terry Cravens's two part gig bag, which is now a regular item made by Glenn 
Cronkite and this has got to be the other.   Terry's idea is really cool. 
Plus, I think the slide now gets a bit more attention because it is in its 
own box.  I got a little frustrated trying to hook the two apart and 
together again, but then, I'd probably get the hang of it if I had to do it 
a few times. Now you have the option of putting the lengthy slide in with 
the overcoats--there is almost always a place to hang coats.  The slide 
would go in there just fine. . .and the bell section is darn close to the 
standard overhead dimension. . .so even the most resistant crew would 
probably let you do carry on.

I like carrying everything  in some kind of separate holder--so older gig 
bags like Gustafson's appeal to me--some seem to have more pouches or 
separate "envelopes" for the slide.  Mine is the modern type which has no 
pouches and really is just a  three-dimension very long trapezoid.  You 
know--when you stand it on the bell and look sideways at the small 
dimension, you see a 3 1/2 to four foot trapezoid.  The spine is accessed 
with a heavy duty zipper.  The slide is protected with a reinforced 
fabric-covered foam envelope which pulls out from the interior and could be 
viewed as an ideal storage for a slide just lying around the room.  You have 
to pull this slide holder out somewhat to get the bell in, and then once the 
bell is seated, you put the slide in.

Here is another killer idea:

3inch pony clamps (the spring kind--U Know.. with the orange plastic 
protection) for clip duty in heavy wind gigging.   I've now got my mutes in 
a 16 inch gatemouth style tool bag (yes 16--I bring a bunch of mutes-maybe 
this "big mute bag" thing started when I got the Yamaha Silent Brass) along 
with misc percussion, the mega clips from h*ll and everything else I 
habitually drag around with me.  So oddly enough, the pony clamps have most 
likely lived in just such a home before.  These bags are typical carpenter 
tool bags. Perfect for a few hand tools. . .a router and a bunch of bits. . 
.that kind of stuff.

I've been able to loan out the Pony clamps to others on some of the windier 
gigs.  They put lots of force into holding the music in place. I've become 
obsessed with not losing my stuff due to damage.  I also have fallen in love 
with Pelican cases (Fry's has them in lots of sizes). . . they are great for 
small electronics.  A car can run over 'em. . .or they can fall into a pool 
. . .and nothing will happen. ALL small electronics goes into Pelican cases.

Here is Pelican--among the best in camera, electronics and other water proof 
high-impact plastic cases:

http://www.casesbypelican.com/index.htm

Chris

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> Another vote for Glenn. He produced a custom double bass in leather
> and it is GREAT! Has 2 exterior leather zippered pouches, each holds a
> K&M horn stand, a music stand light, a multi-m-piece pouch and reading
> glasses. Very well made and functional. Go with Glenn!
>
> Bob Devine
> Roswell, GA
> An 'All Shires' family
>
> Quoting DF Cramer <alto_trombone at hotmail.com>:
>
>> Can anyone give a comparison of Reunion Blues vs Glenn Cronkhite gig 
>> bags.
>> I know that Glenn was one of the persons instrumental in developing 
>> Reunion
>> Blues and that RB has since left the country.
>> I am currently looking at the small double bag.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Dennis F. Cramer
>> Conservatory of Music
>> Purchase College
>> State University of New York
>>
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