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erez Regular Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2016 Posts: 13
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:11 pm Post subject: Gard compact triple gig bag |
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any opinions? i'm looking for comfortable, but still protective triple case, the Brass bags looks the best but it's over my budget. the Gard compact can be a good alternative? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9s6bt5r394 |
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JonathanM Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Aug 2007 Posts: 2018 Location: Charleston, SC
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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Wow; that thing looks tiny, doesn't it? I've got an old leather triple case by Protec that looks about twice that size.
The two guys doing the talking have really great reputations as far as I know; Jens and Chris. That's at least one positive - you have two superb trumpeters exhibiting the case. _________________ Jonathan Milam
Trumpets: 18043B, 18043*, 18043 Sterling Silver +, 18037 SterlingSilver+, Benge 4x, Olds: '34 Symphony, '47 Super, '52 Recording
Flugle: Strad 182
Puje: American Belle
Cornet: Olds Recording & Super |
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ExtraLargeBore Veteran Member
Joined: 15 Oct 2009 Posts: 454
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Any other opinions on this case? I don't need a lot of protection as I currently use an Alteri and I've never had any damage. Don't need to carry 3 full size horns, 2 plus mutes or 2 and a p54.
I found this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYcjNp_tFaA _________________ Bb - Bach 37 #0XXX
C - Bach NY 229 25H #1
Eb/D - Schilke E8L #90210
Piccolo - Schilke P51 (custom 1 valve)
MPS - Bach - 1X 19 throat 117 backbore |
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stephensontrumpet Regular Member
Joined: 21 Feb 2016 Posts: 16
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, I got this last year and haven’t regretted it. It’s still technically a soft side case, but it offers a bunch of protection. Super light, small and stores all the horns I need. _________________ Stuart Stephenson
Principal trumpet, Dallas Symphony Orchestra |
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J. Landress Brass Veteran Member
Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 425 Location: New York City
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 6:21 am Post subject: |
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Might I also suggest the Gard Elite Compact triple. I helped Gard come up with the idea for this case, having seen the case you posted the video of at NAMM a few years ago. We took that case and redesigned it to be more rigid and with larger pockets. The Elite version is reinforced entirely around the case with PVC and the straps are all double stitched with 150lb test string and reinforced with rivets.
I personally travel with mine all the time can fit a wide variety of horn combinations i.e. 3 trumpets, 2 trumpet + cornet + pic, trumpet and flugel + mutes, 2 trumpets + mutes and music stand. The front pocket is large enough to hold a large 15" laptop and even the double will hold a 15" Mac book pro. I have also flown abroad and domestically with the case as a carry on with one trumpet and 3 days work of clothes and electronics. I have never had an issue fitting it in the overhead on any plane (large and regional commuters).
I am also offering free shipping on all Gard cases I have in stock. Just enter Gardship on checkout on my webstore.
https://j-landress-brass.myshopify.com/collections/new-cases/gard _________________ Josh Landress
J. Landress Brass, LLC.
38 West 32nd Street, STE 908, NY, NY 10001
646-922-7126
www.jlandressbrass.com |
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ExtraLargeBore Veteran Member
Joined: 15 Oct 2009 Posts: 454
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies Stuart and Josh. The elite version does look like it has some good improvements, but I'm not a big fan of the two toned look and the regular compact triple is almost half the price. _________________ Bb - Bach 37 #0XXX
C - Bach NY 229 25H #1
Eb/D - Schilke E8L #90210
Piccolo - Schilke P51 (custom 1 valve)
MPS - Bach - 1X 19 throat 117 backbore |
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a.kemp Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 678 Location: NYC
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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I just got one of these Gard Triples. It is small and it is light. And, super affordable.
In no way, the quality/security of the Elite bags that Josh Landress designed. But a super convenient case nonetheless... |
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trumpethead Veteran Member
Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 444 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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Like the other Gard video I watched on UTube, it's annoying how there is no close-up view of the inside.
Makes the video a fail and almost pointless for me. |
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ExtraLargeBore Veteran Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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a.kemp wrote: | I just got one of these Gard Triples. It is small and it is light. And, super affordable.
In no way, the quality/security of the Elite bags that Josh Landress designed. But a super convenient case nonetheless... |
Did you get the leather or fabric version? I’m looking at the leather one, but can’t tell from the pictures how high quality the leather is. I assume it’s not high end leather since the case is only $150. _________________ Bb - Bach 37 #0XXX
C - Bach NY 229 25H #1
Eb/D - Schilke E8L #90210
Piccolo - Schilke P51 (custom 1 valve)
MPS - Bach - 1X 19 throat 117 backbore |
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Can’t speak to the leather of the triple, but I have a leather Gard single, the leather seems ok, but nothing like the leather of a Cronkhite.
Brad _________________ When asked if he always sounds great:
"I always try, but not always, because the horn is merciless, unpredictable and traitorous." - Arturo Sandoval |
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a.kemp Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 678 Location: NYC
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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ExtraLargeBore wrote: | a.kemp wrote: | I just got one of these Gard Triples. It is small and it is light. And, super affordable.
In no way, the quality/security of the Elite bags that Josh Landress designed. But a super convenient case nonetheless... |
Did you get the leather or fabric version? I’m looking at the leather one, but can’t tell from the pictures how high quality the leather is. I assume it’s not high end leather since the case is only $150. |
I got the cordura since I was able to get it for $80, total. But the leather version is really nice!! Gard uses good leather. |
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J. Landress Brass Veteran Member
Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 425 Location: New York City
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:45 am Post subject: |
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Brad361 wrote: | Can’t speak to the leather of the triple, but I have a leather Gard single, the leather seems ok, but nothing like the leather of a Cronkhite.
Brad |
Brad, there is a difference in the leather used for the standard series of cases and the Elite series. On the Elite they are using a high quality Water Buffalo leather. _________________ Josh Landress
J. Landress Brass, LLC.
38 West 32nd Street, STE 908, NY, NY 10001
646-922-7126
www.jlandressbrass.com |
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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J. Landress Brass wrote: | Brad361 wrote: | Can’t speak to the leather of the triple, but I have a leather Gard single, the leather seems ok, but nothing like the leather of a Cronkhite.
Brad |
Brad, there is a difference in the leather used for the standard series of cases and the Elite series. On the Elite they are using a high quality Water Buffalo leather. |
Thank you Josh, good to know!
Brad _________________ When asked if he always sounds great:
"I always try, but not always, because the horn is merciless, unpredictable and traitorous." - Arturo Sandoval |
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kidtwist Veteran Member
Joined: 26 Feb 2013 Posts: 153 Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Just bought the elite triple in synthetic from Josh last week! Great case, looks well make and has plenty of storage! EASILY fits 3 horns with a little room for mouthpieces. _________________ DSG
WCU '03
Selmer K-Mod-24B-LT
King Silver Flair - 1960s Vintage
Carolbrass CTR-4440L-YST-Bb-S
Carolbrass CTR-4000H-YSS-C
Kanstul 1523
Yamaha 631 Flugel
Bach 3C, 10C, & Warburton 5 Mouthpieces |
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9025 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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I use a bag for flugelhorn and trumpet transport. Well padded but light.
Protects reasonably well but, (evidentially), wouldn't use it in hold baggage on a plane and would think twice about using it in overhead storage 'cause you never know what idiot would try to cram stuff in the compartment.
But for going to and from a regular gig, no problem. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
Benge 3X Trumpet
Benge 3X Cornet
Adams F-1 Flghn |
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