Loving the Bongo - can still be a beast of burden though ...

[syciprider]

Dumbbell flies and military press.

[phatduckk]

i use a gigbag for "no big deal" travelling ... just straight to practice and straight home kinda stuff. maybe even if i play a gig where a backline is provided for us.

if i know my bass is gonna be in a car with amps, cabs and other stuff i use the HSC.

but i know what you mean. a few months ago my band was doing an Emergenza gig and we had sound check 5 hours before we went on and I lugged my Sterling around in its HSC while killing time in SF. its heavy - but hey, its pretty rare that i walk further than 1/2 block with my bass.

[Aussie Mark]

Dumbbell flies and military press.

Deadlifts and dips, much better for core torso strength

[Aussie Mark]

I have a Hiscox's case I use most of the time, and never have any problems. Pretty light and tough...

+1

Best cases on the planet.

[usedtobeachacha]

you man, someone's probably already said this but i'm a big fan of gig bags. They're a source of a slight amount of worry i know, but i have a TKL gig bag that's so awesome it makes me want to cry!