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Scrounger
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 Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:31 pm Post subject: Suggestions for single trumpet hard case. |
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Have a vintage horn with a rag case.
Any suggestions for a hard shell case. Nothing exotic, just good protection.
Thanks
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+1
Torpedo bags are the best.
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irith
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 1:41 am Post subject: |
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Torpedos are the best single cases period. Those things are indestructible.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:53 am Post subject: |
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| I'll also recommend the Torpedo. They're awesome. It's such a great feeling when you put the horn away to know that it's rock solid safe. |
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The Protec ProPac Slimline PB301 is also a great single case.
Very protective - although less than the Torpedo -, slotstyle - much easier and safer IMHO to load / unload than the Torpedo -, rather cheap, very well made.
Otherwise, Gator makes some very nice cases quite cheap and apparently well made - never owned one - in a variety of styles. 
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Scrounger
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Thanks all!
Time to shop the net  |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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The Protec Travel Light Case is one of my favorite cases. It is designed to ensure that the trumpet fits snugly inside (cannot move at all!) and it is a hard shell case.
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For the best protection, Walt Johnson or maybe Wiseman with Torpedo in the mix.
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I ordered a Jakob Winter case from Germany since it is the traditional style; what with the horrible vision in my right eye, I kept smacking the Protec into things.
No one seems to make a generic case like that in the US any more. The closest you'll get are those traditional Bach cases.
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I like my basic Protec single case. Great protection at a very reasonable price.
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Torpedo!!
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Protec PB301S - very good price and protective. No room for extras. - $64.95
Protec PB301 - similar but wider with extra compartment for mutes, etc $79.95
Torpedo - more expensive, very protective, much bulkier, extra bag for mutes/music - $189.95
Eastman- fiberglass, very protective, no extra room $139
find them all at http://www.hickeys.com/
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(Weird... my reply disappeared)
That contoured case is great and you'll love it. My sister dropped a horn in that case from the back of her SUV onto the pavement, bell first. I thought I had a crunched bell but instead it was just fine.
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I own a torpedo and it is a good product. I have two minor criticisms of the torpedo; the first involves the mouthpiece pouch. If you are not careful you can drop the mouthpiece on your bell while removing the mouthpiece from the pouch. A stupid move but I managed to do it. Second, they are very heavy and kind of awkward. But still a great product.
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| jazztrumpetbill wrote: | | Second, they are very heavy and kind of awkward. But still a great product. |
I appreciate all feedback, and I don't want to dismiss anyone's perception, but I've weighed many, many cases, and the Torpedo Bag Classic is absolutely positively below average. It's 6 pounds. Even next to a nylon gig bag (usually 3-4 pounds), this cannot be called "very heavy." The pre-2006 Classics were heavier (about eight pounds), so perhaps that's where this perception comes from? With a trumpet, books, mutes, stuff in the lid pocket, etc...things can add up, but that's not the case weighing things down.
"Not the case..." Get it? Heh. Or not. : )
A Bach brown single case is 8-9 depending on vintage, and the Loredo is just under 8. I weighed the Kanstul case that ships with their flugelhorns and it was 17 pounds--empty! Wooden cases are often around 10 pounds and up.
It's time for a "Case Comparator," I think! : )
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Okay very heavy was not accurate but they are a bit awkward..or maybe it is me??!! Maybe I need to take all my stuff out of the mute bag?? Steve, you are making a great product. These observations are just that..not to be considered factual or negative. I am sorry if it came across that way. I will say the customer service from Steve is phenomenal. The zipper on the mute bag quit working and I received a replacement in a few days!!
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| VetPsychWars wrote: | I ordered a Jakob Winter case from Germany since it is the traditional style; what with the horrible vision in my right eye, I kept smacking the Protec into things.
No one seems to make a generic case like that in the US any more. The closest you'll get are those traditional Bach cases.
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The Gladstone cases are quite nice in the traditional style. Kanstul has them on the website.
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| crzytptman wrote: | | VetPsychWars wrote: | I ordered a Jakob Winter case from Germany since it is the traditional style; what with the horrible vision in my right eye, I kept smacking the Protec into things.
No one seems to make a generic case like that in the US any more. The closest you'll get are those traditional Bach cases.
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The Gladstone cases are quite nice in the traditional style. Kanstul has them on the website. |
Well, not quite. They carry the horn turned on its side instead of up-and-down, if you know what I mean.
Tom
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