Reunion Blues Continental Voyager or Mono Vertigo?

Reunion Blues Continental Voyager or Mono Vertigo?

  • Reunion Blues Continental Voyager

    Votes: 31 51.7%

  • Mono Vertigo

    Votes: 26 43.3%

  • Gator Progo

    Votes: 3 5.0%
  • Total voters
    60
#21
SLO Surfer said:
So do the Mono or Gator sit too low?
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The Gator sits higher, but has two height positions for the straps.

Brad Johnson said:
At 6'2" ducking under doorways gets old quick. My RB's sit high and I prefer carrying my bags backpack style. My Monos sit low and don't hit the backs of my legs. So do my Protechs and Levys Leathers.
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That’s definitely a YMMV situation. I’m about 5’7”.
 
#25
I have both. For flying I trust the RB way more than the Mono. I've had to check a Continental from Indonesia->Hong Kong->US and it came out without a scratch. Both their customer services have been great. I had the previous version of the Continental and the rear long pocket came unstitched. Nothing that affected the performance of the bag and nothing that a piece of double sided tape wouldn't fix, but I emailed anyway to see if I could trade it in for my own peace of mind. Since that model had been discontinued and they had no back stock they sent me a new version and told me to "take care" of the old one with no need to send back to them. Pretty cool.
 
#26
GhettoBrassGuy said:
For flying I trust the RB way more than the Mono. I've had to check a Continental from Indonesia->Hong Kong->US and it came out without a scratch.
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I've also had to check my bass in the RB Continental internationally from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia and back, and neither the case nor the bass got a scratch. It's crazy durable for a "gig bag," but I've found I've only used the backpack straps about 3 times in the past 10 years I've owned it. Usually when I had to walk long distances outdoors with it.
 
#29
SLO Surfer said:
I have been using a Reunion Blues Continental for almost 10 years and it has held up amazingly. However, it you are looking to use a case with backpack straps I would NOT recommend it. Not sure if they changed it for the Voyager model, but the Continental backback straps make the bass sit so high on your back that the top of the case sits a couple feet above my head. It's nearly impossible to walk through doorways with it on your back. You have to crouch and bend over carefully through every doorway. Other than not being able to use the backpack straps, everything else about the case is top top, world class.

Mono will be my next bag simply because of more usable back pack straps.
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Wear it upside-down. A tip from Scott bass.
 
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#31
Brad Johnson said:
A Thunderbird can definitely be a challenge for a bag.
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That's an understatement. :)

GhettoBrassGuy said:
I have both. For flying I trust the RB way more than the Mono. I've had to check a Continental from Indonesia->Hong Kong->US and it came out without a scratch. Both their customer services have been great. I had the previous version of the Continental and the rear long pocket came unstitched. Nothing that affected the performance of the bag and nothing that a piece of double sided tape wouldn't fix, but I emailed anyway to see if I could trade it in for my own peace of mind. Since that model had been discontinued and they had no back stock they sent me a new version and told me to "take care" of the old one with no need to send back to them. Pretty cool.
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Gator was similar with the ProGo I had with the issue with a corner seam coming undone. Instead of asking me to ship it back, they asked me to write "FIELD DESTROY" with a silver marker on the sides and send them a pic of it. After that they sent me a new one. I gave that old one away.
 
#32
I have both the Reunion Blues Continental bag and the two Mono Models...top loading and side. The RB bag is very well made but I prefer the Mono bags. I like the thinner profile and the compartments in the Mono side loading bag. As another user pointed out...the backpack straps on the Continental cause the bag to set too high (need to lean over to get through doors and I'm only 5'9). Mono bag sets lower and has a nice option to connect an accessory bag on either Mono model. ...My Reunion Blues Continental bag is collecting dust.
 
#33
Dbassmon said:
In the 80s i bought a top of the line Reunion Blues leather gig bag. I think it cost me $385 in 1988. A very expensive bag in those days and they came with a lifetime warranty. I traveled all over the world with that bag. The straps wore out after 25 years, a million miles and a thousand gigs, and I called to have them replaced. Reunion Blues did not honor the warrenty stating, they don't make that model any longer and could not replace the straps. So much for the lifetime warranty. Instead, they offered a 20% discount on a new bag. While it's an outstanding product, the did not live up their promise of lifetime coverage. I replaced it with a Mono M80 bag. They also have a lifetime warranty. I have not had any issue and do not know for sure if they honor repair or replace policy. Reunion Blues doe not honor theirs. I hope that helps you in your decision-making process.
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I can confidently say that Mono customer service is second to none. I had a slight problem with the buckles on the shoulder straps on my Vertigo, and they immediately replaced it, no questions asked.
 
#34
wintremute said:
Wear it upside-down. A tip from Scott bass.
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Thanks for the tip. I’ve already tried that. Unfortunately the actual padding misses your shoulders when it’s upside down. So you get the thin nylon part of the straps carrying all the weight and metal adjusters/buckles painfully digging in to your shoulders. Not a sound solution for me, personally. Ymmv.
 
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#35
SLO Surfer said:
Thanks for the tip. I’ve already tried that. Unfortunately the actual padding misses your shoulders when it’s upside down. So you get the thin nylon part of the straps carrying all the weight and metal adjusters/buckles painfully digging in to your shoulders. Not a sound solution for me, personally. Ymmv.
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Also I think Scottbass actually said you do that just for boarding and to avoid checking your bass, not for regular use, as gravity would make your vertigo case useless.
 
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#36
So at the end I went with the Reunion Blues continental Voyager, because of more structural integrity in comparison to the Mono Vertigo, it just felt safer to carry my JB at the same time, I prefered the feeling of the fabric rather than the one present at the vertigo, also I don't feel the need for "The Boot" and the neck brace system was good enough. all in all I feel pretty satisfied and this version of the Continental at least I feel is not sitting TOO high on my back.

Pocket storage is awesome, the ability to hide the backpack straps is awesome and the back handle is beyond excellent!


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#37
Dbassmon said:
In the 80s i bought a top of the line Reunion Blues leather gig bag. I think it cost me $385 in 1988. A very expensive bag in those days and they came with a lifetime warranty. I traveled all over the world with that bag. The straps wore out after 25 years, a million miles and a thousand gigs, and I called to have them replaced. Reunion Blues did not honor the warrenty stating, they don't make that model any longer and could not replace the straps. So much for the lifetime warranty. Instead, they offered a 20% discount on a new bag. While it's an outstanding product, the did not live up their promise of lifetime coverage. I replaced it with a Mono M80 bag. They also have a lifetime warranty. I have not had any issue and do not know for sure if they honor repair or replace policy. Reunion Blues doe not honor theirs. I hope that helps you in your decision-making process.
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This happened to my Mono after a year of minimal use and they wouldn't replace or fix because there is no authorized dealer where live. I really do like their product though and would buy another.
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#38
Dbassmon said:
In the 80s i bought a top of the line Reunion Blues leather gig bag. I think it cost me $385 in 1988. A very expensive bag in those days and they came with a lifetime warranty. I traveled all over the world with that bag. The straps wore out after 25 years, a million miles and a thousand gigs, and I called to have them replaced. Reunion Blues did not honor the warrenty stating, they don't make that model any longer and could not replace the straps. So much for the lifetime warranty. Instead, they offered a 20% discount on a new bag. While it's an outstanding product, the did not live up their promise of lifetime coverage. I replaced it with a Mono M80 bag. They also have a lifetime warranty. I have not had any issue and do not know for sure if they honor repair or replace policy. Reunion Blues doe not honor theirs. I hope that helps you in your decision-making process.
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After 25 years and a million miles they owe you nothing. This was standard wear and tear. Sorry . You're being very unfair.
 
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#39
Richard Riley said:
After 25 years and a million miles they owe you nothing. This was standard wear and tear. Sorry . You're being very unfair.
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Not covering wear and tear was not the reason for not honoring the warranty. They don't make the bag that way anymore and don't have the tools to repair... but they chose not replace it with a comprable model. 20% off list was more expensive than I could buy a new one at Musicians Friend. How about offering at wholesale? Your entitled to your opinion of course. The bottom line is that they really do not warranty for life. That information may help help someone decide to purchase a less expensive product if part of what you are paying for with Reunion Blues is the lifetime warranty. I also have a Levy Bag with almost as many miles and use as the RB bag. Its still going strong with no signs of the straps failing. FYI
 
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I have a question for RB Continental Voyger users - is there any issue with the bottom of the case? I mean, there is no rubber or something, so when you put it on ground, what about some damage on the case? The instrument inside is well protected I believe, but I´m curious if the case itself cant be scratched, damaged or something like that... Thanks for any answers!
 
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