Tanglewood OGBEBJ Banjo Envoy Series Padded Banjo Gig Bag

Banjo protection in black and orange

Banjos are an awkward shape to carry, with a round pot and a long neck. The Tanglewood OGBEBJ Banjo is a padded gig bag from the Envoy series, made to fit that shape. It is a practical way to protect a banjo on the way to a session, a lesson or a stage.

Padding and weather

The bag has 15mm of foam inside. That is a generous layer for a gig bag, and it helps soak up the bumps of regular travel. The outside is rain-resistant denier, so the bag keeps its shape and sheds light showers on the walk to the venue.

Carrying options

You can pick the bag up by the padded side handle for a short trip. For longer walks, the adjustable backpack straps put the weight on your shoulders and free your hands. That helps when you also carry a stool, a capo bag or a folder of tunes.

• 15mm foam padding
• Rain-resistant denier exterior
• Padded side carry handle
• Adjustable backpack straps
• Black and orange colour scheme

Style and everyday use

The black body with orange trim is the signature look of the Envoy series. It looks smart on stage and is easy to spot in a crowded room. Because it is a soft bag, it is much lighter than a rigid case, and it stores away easily at home.

Banjo players are often travelling with other gear, such as a tuner, spare strings and a capo. A soft bag keeps the whole package manageable, and you can swing it onto your back when a train is crowded or the car park is a long way from the door.

The foam padding also helps when a bag is stacked with others in a boot, since it spreads the pressure that would otherwise land on the banjo's head and neck.

This is the banjo-specific bag in the range. Other bags in the Envoy range cover guitars, mandolin and travel sizes, so if you play several instruments you can pick a matching bag for each one and keep a consistent look across your kit.