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