Padding
We use a polyester fiber fill which is quilted to soft yet tough black nylon lining (guaranteed not to bleed color). We have not seen any deterioration in our padding since we started making covers in 1992, unlike foam padding which can disintegrate in time. The photo shows the difference between single and double. The single is approximately 3/8″ thick (a little less than a centimeter) and the double padding is approximately 5/8″ (about 1 1/2 centimeters). Our padding feels more like a glorified moving blanket and folds up easily to store away.
All openings are reinforced, so they will not fray or come apart like common bound openings. Additional openings for jacks, etc., cost $10 each.Duffel/Briefcase Style Wrap-Around Handles (for Clamshell Gig Bag)
Webbing strapping wraps all the way around the bag to keep the weight off of the zipper. Two handles come together at the top with a Velcro grip (like a duffel bag). Can handle heavy weights up to 75# (34 kg). Let us know if your gear weighs more than 75# and we can discuss ways to possibly accommodate. (Formally known as the Briefcase Gig Bag)
Non padded Handle Grip comes standard with Briefcase Gig Bag. (far left)Molded Plastic Handle
As a primary handle (on top when you’re carrying your gig bag), the molded plastic handle is great if your gear is 20# (9 kg) or less. For more weight than that, there’s concern that the weight will put stress on the zipper and it’s recommended that you use the Duffel / Briefcase Style Wrap-Around handles instead.
Sometimes it’s nice to have an extra handle or two on your Gig Bag. They can handle weights up to 75# (35 kg) but do let us know if your gear is over 60# (27 kg) so we are sure to add reinforcement.
For additional storage space, we can add an external zippered pocket. Pockets can be padded or non-padded.
We can add a webbed strap which is sewn to the bottom back of your cover and secures with Velcro to the front to keep it snugly in place.
For extra protection, we can reinforce the bottom of your bag with heavy duty leather. The strips are 1/8″ thick, 5″ wide, and run from front to back on both sides of the bottom of the bag.
Can be added to Clamshell Gig BagsCaster Openings on Clamshell Gig Bag
Reinforced caster openings are available for $35. Please email to request a template to measure your casters or wheels.Custom Work Discussed with Studio Slips??
This is something that a customer already knows he or she wants and we have previously either spoken by phone or by email and given a price and instructions on how to order that custom work.
What People Are Saying
“that is some super fast shipping. Never before have I actually received a shipment from the USA within three days. To the extent that you can help this: thanks! The bag is just perfect. ”
“Received my covers today...awesome job as usual...they fit perfect...I think I'm up to 12 of your covers now...all still going strong. ”
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“I *LOVE* the cover you made for my DR. Z Maz 18. It fits *PERFECTLY*!!
The only downside is that I didn?t find you soon enough and I?m now going to have to have my amp re-tolexed (it got pretty chewed up over the years). The good news is with that cover I?ll never have to worry about it again!!
Great job; thank you *SO* much!! ”
“The case cover arrived this morning. It's beautiful and it fits my case like a glove. A perfectly fitted glove. Snug, wrinkle-free, and without a trace of bagginess. I could not be more impressed, or happier with your work for me. The resident Grand Marshall of Christmas, my lovely wife, has required that I put the case back in the box and wrap it for Christmas so I will. But I have actually put it on the case and I speak from that experience when I tell you that it fits perfectly.
Just what the doctor ordered. Your work is amazing. Thank you so much. (Black, Single pad Clamshell CUSTOM Guitar Case #13185) ”