Gewa SPS Cymbal Bag 22" Backpack

Ho impiegato molto tempo per decidere quale custodia comprare per i miei piatti.

Premetto che vengo da un brutta esperienza con un'altra custodia che dopo pochi mesi ( prestando molta attenzione) ha iniziato a cadere a pezzi.
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Questa invece è di un'altra categoria, certo il prezzo è alto, ma ne vale la pena.

Esteticamente non è piccola, ha un certo volume e se usata con gli spallacci bisogna stare attenti alle dimensioni....

I materiali sono molto resistenti, le cerniere danno l'impressioni di durare parecchio.

Molto belli gli interni in tessuto felpato, bellissimi al tatto e proteggono in modo eccezionale i piatti.

Oltre al comparto centrale ne ha 2 esterni per i piatti più piccoli.

Compresa nel prezzo è prevista anche una seconda tracolla di ricambio.

PRO
- Materiali
- Qualità interni

CONTRO
- Prezzo alto

I own 3 Mono M80 bags, and when I needed another bag I've decided to try Gewa out of curiosity and because I like its design more. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised!

Materials feel top notch with the exception of bottom protection that is made out of foam-like material, where Mono uses rubber. However, that material is lightweight, so if it is also durable, then it might be even better. Time will tell.
All locks and zippers are nice and solid. I think Gewa's zipper handles are plastic (maybe with some metal), while Mono uses metal. However belt attachment is from metal at Gewa, where Mono uses plastic. Both companies use great materials.
Top handle is big and soft, feels very comfortable to use it. Belt is nice, but I like Mono's belt a bit more (Mono has integrated gel for padding, while Gewa has movable padding patch).
Backpack straps are comfortable, but I wish padding extends a bit further (longer) - if I increase strap length, then my shoulders are almost at the end of padding. Being able to hide straps in a special compartment with zippers is a neat feature, however I'm a bit in doubt about zipper positions: when straps are out, two zippers end up at the top between the straps, and I'm afraid that they might encounter some stress and fail in the long run. Mono has a bit more elegant solution for hiding straps, that can also be used for laptop storage. Strap compartment of Gewa is less comfortable for storage due to lack of padding (you feel it with your back).

Now to the cymbal compartments!
Main compartment has a creative magnet lock. Despite my initial skepticism, it works really well. It took me 5 minutes to get used to it, and after that using it feels natural (and it's fast!).
Thomann writes in the description that the bag has 3 cymbal compartments ("A = 22" cymbal / B = 16" cymbal / C = 14" cymbal"), while my bag had only two (plus compartment for accessories). This doesn't bother me, but double check it with Thomann if you really care.
There are 3 separators inside the main compartment. My biggest cymbal is 20 inch ride, but I'm confident 22 inch will fit as advertised. Padding is thick and stiff, so it feels like semi-hard case.
Hi-hat compartment has one separator. I use it with 14 inch Hi-Hats. I think 15 inch will fit as well, but I'm almost sure that 16 inch wouldn't.
Materials inside cymbal compartments are nice and soft - I would easily entrust my cymbals to it.
Accessory compartment is large in diameter, but feels tight - I would appreciate few millimeters of extra depth.

Despite some of my critics, it's the highest quality bag: materials are great and it has few neat features. I think it's at the same level of quality as Mono cymbal bag, but cheaper. Highly recommended!

I never really understood the purpose of the fancy magnet closing mechanism. It seems very unnecessary to me. Also it seems like it was sewn on a little skewed such that it didn't really close on its own as it's supposed to but it was actually a little annoying to get it to close.
The shoulder straps are not ideal. They pack down into a rather bulky pocket which makes it quite uncomfortable to carry on your back.
Hi Hat pocket is a little tight for 15".
The three dividers in the main pocket are attached to the bag which I never find to be ideal. The cymbals are touching each other at the bottom.
In terms of protection though this bag is probably the best of all the ones I've tried. The SPS system is reassuring and the padding all the way around is thick and good. Still though: the padding in the bottom may be extremely thich but also in this bag the cymbals sometimes slide down next to the padding and are then quite unprotected from the bottom. The diameter of the bag is bigger than in other bags which means that there's more room around the cymbals. This prevents them more from getting to the edge of the bag and the unprotected zipper-area.
The bag itself is pretty heavy and so with cymbals inside it becomes quite heavy - especially carrying on your back.

The outside is really tough. It will protect your cymbals perfectly.
The front compartment has 2 slots that fit 15" cymbals. Comes in handy if you're using bigger hihats.
The main compartment fits 4 22" cymbals.
The dividers are made of thick, soft fabric that will protect your cymbals (and even make them shine while moving).
The only issue I can see is that the dividers don't go all the way down to the bottom, so the cymbals touch each other on the bottom. This might scratch your shiny cymbals. But after 4 months of use this has not yet occured to me.
The backpack straps make it perfect for the road. I even wear it on the bike.
The handle at the top is really sturdy. The magnetic strap easily locks the handle part. The red strip lets you open the handle part without any finicking.