Sobell Gig Bag or carrying case

[J.C. Bryant]

I have an older Sobell coming and would like to know if any of you favor a particular bag for general use rather than the heavy fiberglass case it comes in. thanks

[Anglocelt]

I use a Reunion Blues gig bag for larger body mandolins. Very sturdy, well padded and protective.

[milli857]

Travelite cases are light but way more protective than a gig bag. Seems like they might be out of production though.

https://www.elderly.com/products/tra...-mandolin-case

This Gator is similar and is easy to find.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...-case-mandolin

I have the Gator and it feels nice and protective. Fits A or F styles.

[BBarton]

I think you would have a difficult time finding a suitable gig bag for the Sobell. I have a Sobell mando (large-body) and I can't imagine any standard-size bag for mandolins working for mine because it is much wider and deeper than a standard mando (but I'd welcome any suggestions!). You might find one for a tenor banjo, octave mando or baritone uke that works with some tweaking, but I suggest checking them out in stores rather than getting one on line as it might not fit. The Reunion Blues bag, as suggested above, could be a good bet if the measurements work. It might be worth emailing Stefan Sobell in the UK to see if he has any suggestions -- he's very approachable. Welcome to the Sobell community!!

[BBarton]

Post script: Out of curiosity, I googled Reunion Blues gig bag site for mandolin, and under mandolin it came up only for a banjo. So, it appears they are no longer available new. Too bad, I wouldn't mind one myself!

[Chuck Leyda]

Reunion blues are great bags but I think the body width is 11 which is roomier than normal but probably not big enough for a Sobell (11.5 - 12.5?)

The Fusion is a good gig bag that has 11.8. Might work
https://us.fusion-bags.com/collectio...e-bass-ukulele

You could modify a Taylor Aero or Gator banjo. Sweetwater lists detailed dimensions. You might need to modify the neck support to suit your scale length.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...ght-case-banjo
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...hocolate-brown

You could go all in with one of these makers. They will make sure if fits well but they aint cheap!
https://glenncronkhite.com/product/mandolin
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnthologyG...g_id=747569465

Happy hunting!

[Mike Floorstand]

Rockbag might work if you can find one: https://shop.warwick.de/en/cases-bag...ndolin-gig-bag

I use it for my Taran which I think has similar dimensions to some Sobell mandos