Re: Looking for a great "gig bag"

coreybenson <coreybenson@gmail.com> wrote in
news:b2019b43-3461-4cc7-b7de-d295d5d6305b@s8g2000prg.googlegroups.com:

> On Feb 4, 3:34?am, "js" <nothing AT nothing DOT com> wrote:
>> If it were me, I'd build/buy a rack, rack everything possible, and
>> stick t
> he
>> rest in rack mounted drawers and compartments.
>>
>> You can get the best bag in the world, but you still have to spend
>> 20min hooking all that shit up on every gig.
>>
>> "John Bigboote" <Bigboote....@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:04fb356f-a950-4fd4-bb2f-58b94eba08c7
@h11g2000prf.googlegroups.com
>> ...
>>
>>
>>
>> > Not for my bass(es), rather for all the shit I haul to gigs and/or
>> > rehearsals. That includes wireless receiver, wireless transmitter,
>> > one pedal, up to a dozen (!) cords, notebook, strap(s), cell,
>> > mic... you get the idea. I'm tired of cramming stuff into my
>> > cases/gig bag, would love to have one bag that holds everything
>> > safely, and can go over a shoulder while I schlep two bass cases.
>> > After that, it's just the amp, and I'm done.
>>
>> > Fender makes one that sells for about $90 that I've never seen in
>> > the flesh, but it sounds like what I'm looking for. Gig Skinz makes
>> > one that my drummer has; it's pretty bulky, and I've yet to look
>> > inside it.
>>
>> > I love compartments, hate throwing everything into one big hole.
>> > Ideally, I'd *love* to have a different compartment/sleeve for each
>> > cord/cable, up to a dozen, in addition to cubbies for everything
>> > listed above.
>>
>> > Suggestions? Thanks,
>>
>> > -jb- Hide quoted text -
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>
> Here here!
>
> Corey
>

Have you considered suing your parents for naming you that?
I'm only saying.

I can recommend a good lawyer.


Bertie

 

coreybenson <coreybenson@gmail.com> wrote in news:7bcdee05-c597-4cc5-bccc-
8cf96bd0211e@u10g2000prn.googlegroups.com:

> On Feb 5, 9:40?am, Bertie the Bunyip <A...@AA.AA> wrote:
>> Bertie
> Bertie-bumpkins... it's just not working, fella! You keep trying. If
> nothing else your thrashing around is amusing!
>

I know, it's a gift.


Seriously though. How do you deal with people laughing at your name when
you introduce yourself. I'm sure some of them just bite their lips, but
others are surely crippled with laughter.

Must be awful for you.



Bertie

 

coreybenson <coreybenson@gmail.com> wrote in news:c440a81d-d4ac-4e25-
8a0c-342ffd7ce161@s13g2000prd.googlegroups.com:

> On Feb 5, 12:55?pm, Bertie the Bunyip <A...@AA.AA> wrote:
>> Seriously though. How do you deal with people laughing at your name
when
>> you introduce yourself. I'm sure some of them just bite their lips,
but
>> others are surely crippled with laughter.
>
> We all laugh together... yes, "Corey Benson" is an exceedingly funny
> name.
>


I just meant the Corey bit man.I'm not laughing. I feel genuinely sorry
for you that you are saddled with such a funny name.

Really.


>> Must be awful for you.
>
> No, I enjoy creating happiness in the world, Bertie-buns!

Well, then theh funny name is a blessing, eh?
>
>> Bertie
>
> You keep trying, child... eventually you'll be able to hang with the
> big boys. I see you're still failing. Of course, you're used to that,
> aren't you? Sad, really...


Yeah, I'll keep trying though!

Thanks for the pep talk!
>
> Go get 'em, tiger!
>
Rawr!

Bertie