Gig bag for a strat?

[Stratocaster]

I was wondering...I recently bought a new gig bag for my strat, and i usually(actually always) leave the tremolo arm on...But the thing is, when i put it in the gig bag, the bag is kind of pressing against the arm...Is this going to be a problem? Or should i just take the arm off everytime i put the guitar away, which is going to suck?

[Jeff Flowerday]

Take the arm out. You chance straining or bending things if you leave it on.

[Stratocaster]

ya, i took it out the first time i saw it pushing down...i was just wondering if there was a chance i would be able to leave it...but i dont wanna mess my guitar up lol.

[imbackagain2]

Takes no effort to take it out so you may as well. IM sure the arm being pressed for a long period of time may cause the strings to do something. Maybe the neck could warp cause the strings arent on tight. I reccomend a hardshell case next time you buy a case. So much nicer and offer much more protection. Gig bags are good though too. Take the bar off my friend.