Hi,
 
I'm looking for recommendations for a good gig bag.
 
It needs to be able to stand up to a lot of use.  
 
For a long scale, standard bodied, Series II.
 
If possible something available in Europe - or even better Ireland.
 
Any thoughts (apart from a hard case would be better - I know that but it's not practical here)?
 
Thanks,
Rob.

Hi Rob, I can personally recommend these Harvest leather gig bags. They are a company based in Germany and I have bought two of them. First one for holding two basses  
http://www.harvest-guitar.com/en/Cow-Antique-oxid-8.html
 
This one for a single bass which is the one I use most of the time.
http://www.harvest-guitar.com/en/Buffalo-Nubuck-Vintage-Brown.html
 
I've use them regularly for gigs and rehearsals and they are great strong and sturdy.
 
Jazzyvee

Levy's makes an excellent leather gig bag for Bass, as well as guitar.  They retail for around $350 US.  Plenty of padding and pockets

Ditto on the Levy's bag.  Those things are built like tanks.

I just picked up a Mono M80 bag and it is very impressive.  Not sure of availability in Europe, though...

I just picked up a Mono M80 bag and it is very impressive.  Not sure of availability in Europe, though...

I've been considering the Mono M80 myself - I realized that my angled-headstock instruments aren't really safe without neck support.
 
http://www.monocreators.com/store/pc/M80-Electric-Guitar-Case-p3.htm

The dreaded double post, too late to smart bomb..

The only good gig bag is a hardshell case!
 
Peter

The safest place,
For a bass,
Is in it's case.

I share Bell Helmet's philosophy when it comes to protecting my Alembic -
 

+1 on the Mono gig bag. I own the single and the double ones -the single for my Epic, the double whenever I have to carry the Epic AND another bass, my Epic only travels either on those Mono cases, or in an ATA style, heavy-and-sturdy flight case-, and they work great!.

My vote for hard shell case's as well.

I always prefer a hard case, with wheels as I age.  Sometimes a gig bag is easier, and/or more convenient or practical to carry i.e. Cabs, trains etc.

Have you decided on which Gig Bag you are going to check out yet Rob :-)
 
Jazzyvee