Question Majesty 7 gig case + strap

[cjb]

Hi guys.

I saw there is other thread for the gig case, but I wanted to ask specifically for one for taking the Majesty 7 on a plane, as cabin luggage (not checked-in luggage). Does anyone have experience with this?

I am planning to order online, so if anyone has a specific model that fits well this guitar, it would be great.

Also, any suggestions for a strap?

Thanks!!

 

[DrKev]

Dont have an answer to this but I'd like to muddy the waters a little. Would anyone be uncomfortable with a back-angled headstock in a gig bag on an aircraft?

 

[kestrou]

Dont have an answer to this but I'd like to muddy the waters a little. Would anyone be uncomfortable with a back-angled headstock in a gig bag on an aircraft?

Not in my Mono case - has as good, or better, headstock protection than a hardshell case. Would take an elephant sitting on it to break the headstock.

Here's a link to their guitar case offerings: Products - Guitar / Bass Cases - MONO

I got the double bag and then added "the tick" (for pedals, cables, etc.) and it's heavy but worth it.

Kevin

P.S. - Just to be clear, I have no financial interest in this recommendation - am just a happy customer of theirs, which is what this is all about, right?

 

[AgustinJP50]

The problem (for me) with Mono gig bags and similar style gig bags is that they kind of defeat the purpose of a gig bag... It's like, they're bigger than a normal, well padded gig bag (which makes them clumsier) but they still don't offer the same protection that a hard case does (IMO). I normally use the Music Man gigbag (which is the same as the SBMM gig bag) for taking my Majesty to rehearsal. It's really well made and well padded. However, I don't know if I'd use it to take my guitar on a plane... I suppose I would and I'd be EXTRA careful, maybe because of what DrKev said about the angled headstock.

 

[Firesource]

I have a Mono M80 gigbag, and although it is in fact a bit clumsy, I really like it, as I find it solid enough that it would take a big hit to damage the instrument. With that said, I use it with either my Axis or my Charvel Super Strat, and bolt-on guitars like these with straight headstocks are really solid and durable.

 

[cjb]

Hi all, thanks for the input.

My options are to either send it with the hard case on the hold luggage, or to get a soft case and carry it with me. To me, it sounds like carrying it with me is a better option, or is there something I'm missing?

Also, what strap would you suggest? The DiMarzio ones seem interesting, though I've never tried them myself.

Thanks

 

[kestrou]

True that a high end gig bag is bulkier than a regular gig bag - but the "look" of even a high end gig bag is such (with contoured shoulders) that I don't get crap from the flight attendants when carrying it on - as opposed to a big black solid rectangle of a hard shell case.

The fact that my Mono case holds TWO guitars is just over the top!

Kevin

Kevin

 

[RAIN27]

I have 2 Mono 80 Gig Bags for my Majesty and my JPXI they're built to take a beating.

All my guitars are equipped with DiMarzio Click Straps best straps available. I've been using them for 10 Years never had a problem.