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Just
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 4:53 am    Post subject: Hard single trumpet case Reply with quote

Hello everyone!

I'm looking to buy a single hard case for my trumpet. Something I can carry around all the time to rehearsal or gigs. As small as possible, it only needs to fit the trumpet and mouthpiece. Any recommendations?

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A Torpedo will give you plenty of protection though you might be looking for something a bit smaller/lighter.

The Walt Johnson singles are more conventional looking, very solid, and pretty compact. I'm not sure that they are still being made but I suspect you could find a new, old stock or a good used one if you looked a bit.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The fiberglass Eastman singles are perfect. Very compact, relatively lightweight, and quite protective. And not expensive, either!
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The old style Wolfpak single is very protective. It is designed much like the Torpedoe Classic, where the horn slides in from the end, but is quite a bit smaller. They don't make them anymore, but they appear on eBay every so often. I happen to have 2 and would be willing to part with one, if you are interested.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 6:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

SKB molded case or Eastman fiberglass cases are my choices
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 6:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you can wait a few weeks, this one is close to being done. It will be vacuum formed, so at least the shell will be lighter and much stronger than the Eastman, and the foam is much better designed:

http://www.torpedobags.com/product/volpes-velox/
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would have also suggested an Eastman, but the new torpedo looks so amazing I would honestly be inclined to hold off for that!
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

never mind
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Walt Johnson Cases (available as a Single and as a Trumpet/Flügelhorn Combo) provide the best protection available and in the case of the Single and probably the Double, are smaller than a (also great) Torpedo bag (and at least as expensive). I've toured all over the world with my main trumpet in my Walt Johnson case for years with no troubles at all.

http://www.seeleymusic.com/order1.htm
(You'll find the cases most of the way down the page).

http://www.justforbrass.com/walt-johnson-trumpet-case-141735.cfm

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i own a Torpedo and a Walt Johnson , both great but the second is the smallest , i also use to own Eastman and old Wolfpack , still belive that the Walt Johnson rocks.....

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a great fiberglass Eastman single for sale in the marketplace now. It's a real excellent case, and as compact as you can ask for. Fiberglass, gloss black, very protective. Work for Bb and C trumpets.

The torpedobags care very good, but the classic is pretty bulky, unnecessarily protective for most people, and heavier than the Eastman or Walt Johnson options. Their Outlaw singles are great, I use one and it's excellent; moved to it from the Eastman to accommodate a wider variety of shaped horns (big Pistons, eb, rotary, cornet). But the Eastman is definitely smaller, and is a true hard case, ie it's got a shell and can be put amongst big heavy suitcases with no concern (the outlaw I am still "careful" with).

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have several cases from torpedobags and just cant.......recommend them enough! The classic is the way to go, a lot of protection! If lighter is important look at the outlaw or the peacemaker.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Absolutely agree on the Torpedos, they are GREAT. Now if that new Volpe's Velox would just become available......😉😉

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Seeing a lot of recs for Walt Johnson and Torpedo, great cases to be sure. I use a Marcus Bonna single and am happy with it.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unfortunately, as others have told me, the Walt Johnson cases are no longer available. Walt told me today that after 31 years of making the cases, he decided to retire the business and return to exclusively playing trumpet for a living. I wish him well, but I sure wish I had bought the Combo Trumpet/Flügel case when I could. And though my old single case is as protective as ever, it's gotten a bit banged up over the years and I'd replace it with a new one eventually if I could. Oh well...

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got to love the Wolfpack
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As mentioned, I use Torpedos, they're great. Regarding the Eastman, while it is a hard shell, IMO it's not rigid quite rigid enough to protect the horn if something heavy was stacked on it (good reason, among others like your horn getting lost, some TSA gorilla opening and then not properly putting your horn back in the case, to not check your horn on a flight!), it does have some flex. Granted, the Torpedo Outlaw that I use will flex also, but in most situations I am confident it's plenty protective.

Still waiting anxiously for that new Torpedo! Pssst, hey Steve....😎

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Has anyone tried this OTHER Eastman case?

JW Eastman CE 270 B Fibreglass Piston Valve Trumpet Hard Case, BLACK

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JTBLZF0/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B007AGPI2M&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0GD4Y9V234BVMBSZYJ7H
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

gchun01 wrote:
Has anyone tried this OTHER Eastman case?

JW Eastman CE 270 B Fibreglass Piston Valve Trumpet Hard Case, BLACK

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JTBLZF0/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B007AGPI2M&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0GD4Y9V234BVMBSZYJ7H


Haven't seen that one, but if it's similar to the Walt Johnson-style Eastman case, (I had and sold one) 275 seems pretty high.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That link (275) is overpriced in my opinion, and has a shipping cost of 87 dollars!? I can get a package delivered by amazon in less than two hours for 5 bucks.....better be 5 minute shipping......
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