Case Fit Question

JamesL · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 7:44 am Post subject:

My Olds Super is a total of 19.75 inches from the bell to the end of leapipe (longer leadpipe than my Olds Ambassador).

I tried a Pro-tec single conture case and the Super's leadpipe stuck out past the molded area and into to the zipper area. The SKB conture did not close good and felt as though I would crush the horn.

Does any one know what brand/style of cases are long enough for a 20 inch trumpet?

Gator? Winter? Pro-tech? SKB retangular? Others?

Would like to spend less than $100.00

Thanks for your help!

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58 Olds Ambassador trumpet
46 Olds Super trumpet
Bach 3C

[ This Message was edited by: JamesL on 2003-08-05 10:45 ]

Jarrett Ellis · Heavyweight Member Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 649

Sure man, I had the same problem with my eclipse... get a Protec Extreme, they are plenty long enough and just much better cases than the contours... and you can fit TONS of stuff in the pocket.
-Jarrett
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Eclipse Medium Bell Scratch Gold
Bach 37H Gold Plate
Bach 3c

musiclifeline · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:25 am Post subject:

would the pro-tec extreme work with a Connstellation 38B as well?

Oxfordite · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Nov 2001 Posts: 180

For more specifics you need to contact Pro-Tec or at least visit their website (http://www.ptcases.com). They have a good selection of quality cases and the dimensions are posted on the site. Most cases are between 20" & 24".

JamesL · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2003 9:15 am Post subject:

I did check http://www.ptcases.com. Good tip on the pro-tec extreme, nice case but $100! Could step into others;

Torpedo case $149 - Dillons
walt johnson $215
wiesman ?
Bach ?

Other cases;

Gard gig bag (like reunion blues) $40 - ww/bw
DEG cases molded $70, wood semi gladstone $64 - Brook Mays
S Series 1411 molded $55
S series wood $87
Gator $38, fit? - ww/bw
Winter $65, fit? - ww/bw

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trumpetmike · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2003 11:55 am Post subject:

If you only want a single trumpet case, a Torpedo Bag cannot be beaten. They will take all amount of abuse (I can stand on one and I am not small!!), will take the longer-than-usual instruments and will fit in the overhead lockers of most aeroplanes.