SONIC RESEARCH ST-300 Mini
Even on the most cramped pedalboards, this mini tuner is worth the real estate. The strobe-based display offers precision tuning and includes options for custom tunings and presets.
$139 street
LAVA CABLE Retro Coil Cable
This coiled cable will definitely pass the vibe check. It’s available in many different colors and uses a proprietary outer jacket that ensures it will last through a ton of gigs.
$78 street
IBANEZ MTZ11 Guitar Multi-Tool
You’d be hard-pressed to find something on your guitar that can’t be adjusted with this tool. Wrenches, screwdrivers, and a ruler are all at the ready the next time you need a truss rod tweaked.
$22 street
GATOR Transit Gig Bag
For most gigs, you need something rugged and portable. This new line of gig bags offers a weather-resistant exterior, plenty of storage, and thick foam padding.
$129 street
D’ADDARIO Pro-Winder
This all-in-one winder will not only save your wrists when you need to change a string, but will help with bridge pins and cutting the excess strings.
$11 street
HERCULES STANDS GS414B PLUS
This will fit nearly any size guitar, with its adjustable neck and auto-grip system. All contact points have specially formulated foam, plus it folds up easily for gigs.
$55 street
DUNLOP Medium Wall Glass Slide
Slides come in many shapes, sizes, and materials, but this glass slide would be good to keep in the bag just in case you need to cop a Duane lick or make some bird noises.
$9 street
G7th Performance 3 Capo
You never know when a key might change or when you really need some open strings. The latest iteration of this capo offers tension control, Adaptive Radius Technology, and replaceable string pads.
$69 street
DiMARZIO DD2200C Cotton ClipLock Guitar Strap
This strap offers comfort and convenience along with a ClipLock on both ends to not only keep your guitar safe but to also make instrument changes a breeze.
$25 street
FURMAN SS-6B-PRO
Never underestimate the effect that bad power can have on your gear. This 6-outlet power supply features Extreme Voltage Shutdown, which forces a shutdown if the juice gets too hot.
$46 street
San Francisco, CA (January 14, 2015) -- The Guitar Sleeve and Bass Sleeve are the latest addition to MONO’s collection of professional luggage for musicians. Designed to be a minimalist solution for traveling light and simple, the new Sleeve collection of cases merges MONO’s innovative protection and high quality construction standards into a super slim, stylish and competitive price-point design.
Taking inspiration from real-life experiences on the road, the Vertigo is the world’s first top-loading guitar case. Allowing upright access saves time and space during setup and teardown. The Vertigo also features The Boot, a molded rubber sole to prevent damage on vertical drops. Inside, an automatic Headlock system protects the guitar’s headstock and neck during big falls. This innovative design earned the Vertigo an International Design Excellence Award (IDEA, Silver) in 2013, making MONO one of the very few MI companies to be acknowledged by the Industrial Design Society of America. Vertigo cases are now available for electric guitars, semi-hollow guitars and bass guitars. Vertigo cases are also compatible with MONO’s Guitar Tick, a detachable tool bag for storage of cables, small pedalboards and other necessities.
The Dual Acoustic & Electric hybrid case is the latest addition to MONO’s line of dual electric guitar and dual bass hybrid cases. Designed to carry one acoustic dreadnought and one electric solid-body, the Dual Acoustic & Electric case has innovative and patented features resulting in enhanced instrument protection, optimal accessibility, and reduced airline travel baggage and fees.
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Mono
TKL
4730 Black Belt Deluxe
This gigbag is suitable for most common electric guitar models, especially Strat-, Tele-, and PRS-style guitars. Features include a durable and water-resistant nylon exterior, 12 mm foam padding, Comfort-Grip handle, accessory pockets, and backpack-style shoulder straps.
Street: $41.99
tkl.com
SKB
1SKB-GB66
Constructed of durable ballistic nylon with heavy-duty dual zippers and SKB pull tabs, this gigbag fits most standard solidbody electric guitars. It includes a three-tiered front-side accessory pouch, plus a smaller compartment in the soft, nylon-padded interior.
Street: $39.99
skbcases.com
DIAMOND TACTICAL
TACC-1 Single Electric
Inspired by the designs employed by elite military forces, these gigbags are both rugged and functional. An integrated webbing system lets players customize their cases with a wide range of modular accessory pouches.
Street: $99.99 (base model)
diamondtactical.net
GATOR CASES
ProGo G-PG Electric
This deluxe gigbag boasts a durable nylon exterior, ultra-thick padded sidewalls, and an interior lined with micro-fleece. An adjustable foam cradle secures the neck, while a foam block protects the guitar’s bottom.
Street: $149.99
gatorcases.net
MONO
Guitar Sleeve™
A minimalist solution for traveling light, MONO’s new Sleeve™ collection merges innovative protection with high-quality construction in a slim, stylish, and budget-conscious design.
Street: $149.99
monocreators.com
REUNION BLUES
RBX-2E
Reunion Blues has added double gigbag models to their RBX line. The RBX-2E boasts a sleek and lightweight design, quilted chevron exterior, multi-layer foam surrounds, strategically placed impact panels, dense foam neck cradles, and endpin rests in both compartments.
Street: $189.95
reunionblues.com
ULTIMATE SUPPORT
USS1-EG
Ultimate Support Series ONE gigbags balance price and performance. Features include thick foam padding, soft nylex interiors, three external accessories pockets, ergonomic backpack straps, adjustable interior compartments, custom pulls, and padded neck supports.
Street: $79.99
ultimatesupport.com
ACCESS CASES
AB3EGHB Stage Three Hard Bag
Access Stage Three gigbags offer hardshell protection via 1200-denier exteriors, which cloak composite shells formed from layers of high-density foam and polymer panels. The bags boast plush interiors, adjustable neck supports, large zippered pockets, and ergonomically padded shoulder straps.
Street: $149
carryaccess.com
GLENN Cronkhite CUSTOM CASES
Leather Gigbag
Working from 300 different patterns, Glenn Cronkhite offers handmade, top-of-the-line gigbags in both leather and nylon cordura, ensuring superior fit and protection for guitars of almost all types and sizes. Shown: Chronkhite’s leather 335-style bag.
Street: $385 (price varies according to pattern, materials, and other options)
glenncronkhite.com
LEVY’S LEATHERS
LM18
This genuine leather electric guitar gigbag comes in a variety of colors. It features 1" foam padding, plush interior lining, and protective leather patches for the headstock and bridge. Also standard are leather handles, double-zipper pulls, heavyweight 2" shoulder straps, and accessory pockets.
MSRP: $486.24
levysleathers.com
FUSION BAGS
Urban Series Electric Guitar
Designed for protection and portability, these lightweight gigbags can be expanded with Fusion’s “Fuse-On” accessory bags. Features include a snug-fit inner collar, 20 mm high-density foam padding, a water-resistant rip-stop exterior, and a heavy-duty rubberized base.
Street: $195 (base model)
fusion-bags.com