Reunion Blues: 20th anniversary celebration includes photo contest.

Since 1976 Reunion Blues has been making professional quality gig bags and accessories for musicians worldwide. As part of its year-long 20th Anniversary celebration, the company is giving away thousands of dollars in photo contest prizes, adding a new fabric color - Royal Blue, and making percussion bags in the original blue leather. Additionally, all leather bags made during their anniversary year will be embossed with a special 20th Anniversary commemorative logo.

To enter the photo contest, players should send pictures of their Reunion Blues bag in action for the chance to win great prizes, including the leather bags that made the company famous. Special consideration will be given to vintage bags from the early years. The entry deadline is November 30, 1996. Send all entries to Reunion Blues, Attention Chris Niedfeldt, 2525 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94103.

The company expanding its stringed instrument bag line, and six new bags made their debut at the Nashville NAMM Show. In addition to its popular classical and dreadnought guitar bags, Reunion Blues now offers two sizes of acoustic bass bags. The smaller size was designed to fit the Washburn AB20, Guild B4E, and similarly sized basses. The larger size fits the Guild B30 and B50 and includes two removable pads to snugly fit the El Capitan, Martin Sigma, Ovation Celebrity, and Applause basses. Available in both an all-leather version and a fabric version with leather trim, these lightweight bags offer heavy protection and feature double shoulder straps for easy carrying.

The success of the company's double electric guitar and bass bags has spawned a third bag capable of safely transporting two semi-hollow 335-size guitars - the double semi-hollow guitar bag. As with the double electric guitar bag, thick high-density foam padding surrounds each instrument. This versatile bag also has a removable pillow for carrying one semi-hollow and one solid-body guitar. Leather string guards inside protect the plush lining; double shoulder straps and leather handles make it easy to carry; and the large pocket holds cords and music.

Two new ukulele bags - one for soprano ukulele, one for concert or tenor ukulele - are streamlined fabric bags that are water-resistant. They feature the company's high-density foam padding and a handy shoulder strap. All Reunion Blues bags are available in six fabric colors and five leather colors, and all carry a lifetime guarantee against any defect in materials or craftsmanship - no receipt necessary.

Earlier this year Reunion Blues created a custom extra-long guitar strap for a special client; and it is now available to the general public. This extra-long guitar strap extends a full 72[inches] and is made of heavy non-slip webbing, with double thick leather sewn on the ends and a choice of brass or heavy black plastic slider. This strap is a stylish option for larger instruments and perfect for players who like a little more room.

Since Reunion blues started with stick and cymbal bags, there are special Anniversary deals for drummers this fall. For a very limited time the percussion bags that started this company will be available at their original 1976 prices. The company is also offering 20% off specials on the rest of its line and running a limited edition of leather bags with a special 20th Anniversary commemorative logo.