Gator GP-12 Cymbal Slinger Bag Review:
What To Expect from This Cymbal Bag
Quality
The overall quality of this cymbal bag is fairly standard. It doesn’t have anything that stands out, but it’s a reliable bag that any drummer would use for years once they got it.
The bag is made from nylon material, which is the same material that most drumstick bags are made from.
It’s very light, yet surprisingly strong once the bag has heavy cymbals placed inside of it.
All of Gator’s products are made with high-quality standards, and you get the same from this cymbal bag.
Construction
While the nylon casing is very durable, it’s typically the straps that go first. We love how comfortable the straps are on this bag.
There’s a strap on each side of the bag, so you can hold those together once the bag is zipped up. That will reinforce them and make the bag stronger. If you just carry the bag using one hand strap, it will rip after a while.
The shoulder strap is very strong, and it makes carrying the bag over your shoulder feel quite easy.
Performance
This bag is a great option to use in both studios and live gig environments. In a studio or practice space, you can use the bag to store cymbals that you aren’t using. This will keep them safe from dust.
For gigs, you can use the bag to transport your cymbals. You just can’t store cymbals that are larger than 22”. Drummers that use 24” ride cymbals will need to get a larger bag.
Price Value Ratio
This isn’t the cheapest cymbal bag out there, but it’s definitely not an expensive one. With a relatively intermediate price tag, it’s a good price option for most drummers.
If you paid more, you’d get a bag that could hold larger and heavier cymbals, but we think paying for this particular bag is perfectly fine if you only have a few cymbals.