The bag is very well made, and extremely light. It protects the instrument well. I really like the dedicated bocal pouch, which goes in its own pocket. The zippers and hide-away backpack straps are wonderful. However, it does have a few drawbacks. When the bag is fully loaded (2 bocals in their pocket, plus a reed box in the upper pocket), the bag is front-heavy and has a tendency to tip over. Also, the side pocket is practically useless – it's too narrow to accommodate sheet music, and it's too tight to store anything else. Besides, if you did manage to fit something like a bassoon stand in that pocket, you couldn't set the case down on its side. I've started using a messenger bag to carry my bassoon stand, tool kit, accessory tray, music-reading glasses, and sheet music – that's probably better for my bum shoulder, which is the main reason I had to stop using a wooden case in the first place. Bottom line: if you don't carry much extra stuff, or if you already have a system for that, this gig bag is an excellent choice. I only wish they made it in black, which would be less noticeable for those of use who like to keep our cases on stage with us.