Bass Musician Magazine - SPECIAL February 2014 NAMM Issue | Page 71

head, has a lower center of gravity for better balance, and feels more natural to walk with. You can switch from the quick top-load access to a traditional clamshell method with a flick of a tab, offering the ultimate versatility to access your guitar. We also designed the shape around user which gave the GigBlade a very unique look.” The GigBlade’s external features are designed symmetrically and can be worn on either the left or right shoulder, with ample storage on both sides. The prominent large top pocket proved to be a handy location for smaller items like tuners, pedals, picks, in-ear monitors, spare batteries and tools. Another unique feature in this patent-pending bag is its StrapFlatTM storage area, keeping guitar straps stored without being folded or rolled, helping extend the life of guitar straps. Resilient padding throughout protects the instrument itself, and removable contoured foam blocks at the critical bottom and the neck areas cushion the guitar from vertical and lateral shock. The GigBlade also offers several other carrying options including a quiverstyle sling, as a cross-back sling, and as a traditional backpack style with an optional 2nd strap. Gruv Gear plans to have the GigBlade Kickstarter page available for NAMM attendees to pre-order on the spot via an iPad kiosk, and simultaneously for the rest of the world to join in the 30-day campaign. Estimate availability and first production delivery is June 2014 or earlier. For more information on Gruv Gear and its thoughtful line of music accessories, visit www.gruvgear.com. To learn more about the GigBlade campaign on Kickstarter, visit www.gigblade.com. FEB 2014 / BASSMUSICIANMAGAZINE.COM