When it comes to safeguarding your prized guitar, a high-quality Guitar Bag is an essential investment. The MONO Vertigo™ guitar bag isn’t just any bag; it represents a leap forward in instrument protection and luggage design, blending military-grade manufacturing with innovations from the footwear and extreme outdoor industries. This guitar bag is engineered to be light, fast, sleek, and incredibly rugged, making guitar travel more enjoyable and worry-free than ever before.
Grab and Go: Redefining Guitar Bag Accessibility
Forget wrestling with traditional guitar cases. The Vertigo™ guitar bag introduces a revolutionary “Grab and Go” design. Unlike typical cases that require laying flat to open, the Vertigo™ features a cleverly hidden diagonal hinge. A quick unzip, and your guitar is effortlessly pulled out from the top. The case naturally opens to the right, eliminating the need to place it on the ground – a game-changer for quick changes on stage or in tight spaces. This innovative approach sets a new standard for guitar bag convenience.
Lock and Load: Advanced Neck Protection in Your Guitar Bag
The Vertigo™ guitar bag boasts a completely redesigned Headlock® neck suspension system, offering unparalleled protection without any fuss. Say goodbye to straps, buckles, and belts. Simply place your guitar inside, and the neck naturally settles into the Headlock® base. Zipping up the guitar bag activates the top section of the Headlock®, automatically clamping down to secure the neck firmly. This ingenious system provides full headstock protection against backward drops and side impacts, ensuring your guitar’s most vulnerable part is always safe. The speed and effectiveness of the Headlock® system make this guitar bag a top choice for discerning musicians.
Drop-Proof Design: The Boot® Technology in Guitar Bags
Taking guitar protection to a new level, The Boot® feature in the Vertigo™ guitar bag is a first of its kind. Employing manufacturing techniques from the footwear industry, this guitar bag is designed to absorb impact like a high-performance athletic shoe. The custom-molded rubber outsole and EVA insole work together to cushion your guitar during vertical drops, protecting the often-exposed strap pins from damage. This robust “Boot” technology ensures your guitar bag can handle the rigors of travel and performance with ease.
The innovative insole/outsole construction of The Boot® keeps your guitar’s strap pins elevated, preventing ground contact even during harsh vertical drops. While offset strap pins might receive slightly less protection, the overall design significantly minimizes the risk of damage.
Hardcase Protection, Guitar Bag Weight
Despite offering hardcase-level protection, the Vertigo™ guitar bag remains remarkably lightweight. Integral ABS panels provide robust defense at a fraction of the weight of traditional hardcases – MONO cases are approximately 75% lighter. The reinforced outer shell of this guitar bag is engineered to absorb and deflect hard impacts, diverting force away from your guitar’s delicate areas.
Most MONO guitar bags, including the Vertigo™, are equipped with triple D-ring attachments, ready for the optional Classic Tick Accessory Case. This modular tool case expands the storage capacity of your guitar bag, seamlessly and securely attaching to the exterior.
Plug and Play: Smart Storage in Your Guitar Bag
Organization is key for any musician, and the Vertigo™ guitar bag delivers with specialized storage compartments that keep your gear exactly where you need it. A small interior mesh pocket is perfect for storing essential small items, ensuring they are always within easy reach.
Wear It Out: Built to Military Specs
MONO guitar bags are built to last, constructed to military specifications using only the highest-grade materials. These materials offer extreme resistance to abrasion and the elements. Inside, a plush lining cradles your guitar in luxury, protecting delicate finishes. The water-resistant Sharkskin™ shell on the exterior ensures your guitar bag can withstand the elements, keeping you moving rain or shine. Notably, MONO products are 100% animal-free.
Hard-Wearing Sole & Riveted Handle: Durability Where It Counts
The Vertigo™ guitar bag is designed for the long haul. It features a molded rubber sole and piping made of Hypalon, an incredibly durable industrial rubber also used in military inflatable rafts. This sole is virtually wear-proof.
Rock-solid, industrial webbing handles are standard on MONO guitar bags. Bar-tack stitching and steel rivets reinforce these handles for exceptional strength, while the high-grade webbing provides a comfortable grip even when carrying heavy loads.
Like a Glove: The Perfect Fit Guitar Bag
The internal dimensions of the Vertigo™ guitar bag are carefully designed to accommodate a wide range of electric guitars. If you’re unsure about the fit of your specific guitar, ensure it does not exceed the maximum internal dimensions for safe measure. This guitar bag is designed to fit standard body electric guitars, including popular models like Fender Teles and Strats, Gibson Les Pauls and SGs, Ibanez, and ESP guitars. It also accommodates some non-standard guitar shapes. The molded Vertigo™ Headlock® is designed to fit both standard and wide-width guitar necks (6, 7, and 8 strings). If you have any doubts about the fit of your guitar, contacting customer support is recommended to ensure compatibility with this guitar bag.
Internal Dimensions: 41.5″ x 14.5″ x 3″ (105.4cm x 36.8cm x 7.6cm)
External Dimensions: 44.5″ x 18.9″ x 5.5″ (113.0cm x 48.0cm x 14.0cm)
External Pocket Dimensions: 7″ (Short) / 17″ (Tall) x 15″ x 1″ (17.8cm / 43.2cm x 38.1cm x 2.5cm)
Weight: 5.5lbs (2.5kg)
Investing in a guitar bag like the MONO Vertigo™ means investing in the long-term protection and portability of your instrument. Its innovative features, robust construction, and thoughtful design make it an exceptional choice for any guitarist seeking the best in guitar bag technology.
