Meinl Percussion Drum Stick Bag with Extra Outside Pocket and Floor Tom Hooks – for Mallets, Brushes and Accessories, Black, Standard (MSB-1)

I really like this drumstick bag and I guess at least one other person did too since my previous bag of the same model was stolen from a gig. I purchased the same model bag because I like the quality of it as well as the various pockets / compartments. it works really well for my needs and would buy again.

My faverate stick bag ever. My old one wore out after years of use so I got another just like it.

Need a good stick bag and this one was just what I wanted… I would recommend

Item as described

Heavy material, strong zipper, plenty of room for sticks, mallets, etc. Would buy again. A good product for the money.

It’s my first stick bag so I don't have much basis for comparison, but I shopped around before choosing this one and I’m very satisfied with it.FEATURES:-SIZE/CAPACITY. Plenty of room for many pairs. Tall enough for any sticks I'd use. Thick enough for mallets. Not too big for most gigs (like those deluxe jumbo bags, which seem like they’re less for moderate gigging and more for home studio organization imo).-ORGANIZED. 4 different stick pockets (each holds at least 2 pairs) plus 3 pencil pockets and a small velcro pocket inside. Large velcro pocket outside. Pockets expand outward a good amount.-CARRYING. Handles on top. Adjustable shoulder strap (18”-34”) can attach at 3 different places for different carrying styles (see pics).-HANGS from lugs. Sling it from your floor tom for quick access during a gig. Hooks adjust between 8”-13.5” and attach about 2” below the top of the bag.-MATERIAL. Feels like durable canvas. Some bags are lined with soft felt or something fuzzy and sticks with cracks or chips will sometimes get caught sliding in and out. Not with this one—same material inside and out. Nothing that would harm a drum is present on the side that will make contact with the drum you hang it from.-FULL LENGTH DOUBLE ZIPPER. Main pouch zips up completely when folded so your sticks won’t fall out. Two pull tabs so you can open from top or bottom.-PRICE. Reasonably affordable price for any stick bag, so, considering the good features, this is a great value.CONS:-Shoulder strap buckles are plastic, unlike the metal ones pictured.-Though the stick slots are roomy enough, I’m still developing a “feel” for them. I mean that if I switch sticks during a quick pause or while drumming, I can grab the new sticks just fine without looking, but I often miss the pocket when trying to insert the pair I want to stash away. It feels like I’ve stuck it in there, but I let go only to hear the sticks dropping to the ground. Haha, not a reason to avoid this product, just something I’ve got to get used to.-Velcro pockets leave some room on the side where the Velcro doesn’t extend, so if you are being careless and toss your bag in the car sideways or something, a smaller item could find its way out of the pocket.OTHER THOUGHTS:-I thought I might occasionally stuff this into a backpack to reduce how many handles/straps/bags I’m carrying, but it’s really more of a carry-on-its-own kinda thing. It’s a little beefier than expected (though totally appropriate for its function) and may be too tall to fit in some backpacks comfortably. It’s still very portable and easy to travel with.BOTTOM LINE:-I think this bag is the best value for drummers needing to organize and travel with a moderate variety of sticks. Perfect for a studio sesh. You can def pack more in here than you’ll need for most gigs.-Consider choosing a SMALLER bag if you just want to have a backup pair or two handy (check out Meinl’s Compact or Vic Firth's Essentials)-Consider choosing a LARGER one if you need something to keep at home or in your studio to organize ALL the variety and duplicate pairs of sticks that you like keep a stock of. Or if you’re a beast of a session drummer or percussionist who needs to bring a ton of different sticks.

I purchased this bag to downsize from a Yamaha mallet bag that I had in college. It was really big, and honestly I just didn't need that much room to hold sticks.The compartments for your sticks are fairly snug, and spaced so that you don't get a ton of sticks in each slot. I view this as a good thing because it is easy to grab the exact stick you need if you drop one or have a quick stick change (maybe from a mallet to a stick).Plenty of extra pockets for keys, phone, pencils etc... although I will miss the larger mallet bag because I could just slide a full size notebook into it. This obviously won't allow it, but that would be like asking a dog to climb a tree.One of the neat features of this bag is that it actually has a small separate folded middle section that gives a little space to the bag when it's zipped up. This will help prevent your mallets from getting smashed up at the heads... it's a nice feature.The bag material feels pretty strong and looks like it will take a beating. As of this writing I haven't taken it out to a gig, but it will be tested soon enough. You know how those cheap nylon bags look and feel - they'll start fraying/pulling where they're stitched and eventually come apart. This Meinl bag should hold up much better.So yeah, I'll probably update this once get to road test it, but for the time being, it's holding my sticks well and feels solid... I'd be happy to recommend it to someone looking for a good quality stick bag at a great price!Best of luck to you all!

Since travelling with a performing group I have always been on the lookout for the perfect stick bag. I'll always have trouble calling something perfect because a truly perfect stick bag would carry all of the sticks that they sell, be as tough as a road case, as light a one pair of sticks, and would float mid air NEAR your floor tom... not quite possible even for the folks at Meinl.This bag has plenty of room for lots of sticks for the player who needs something for everything (I carry about 10 pairs of sticks, 2 sets of brushes and 2 sets of standard mallets). The bag's thickness is possibly one of its best features. It carries all of these with no problem at all.All finishes, the strap, handles, zipper, front pocket, inside pockets, and padding are quite high quality. All of them have lasted me for a few months and thats usually the threshold at which other bags have failed. I have carried a ProMark bag rigged with a duct tape loop instead of a strap clip and both DW and Zildjian bags that the top was open at all times due to zipper problems. I feel safe in saying that this bag will stand the test of time whether its in the hands of the music student, garage band player, local venue player, or even a traveling player.I am so glad I've found the bag for me at a price that won't make me cringe. This bag is easily the best for the money and very surely on the top of the shortlist of bags to consider when purchasing.