Walt Johnson cases returning?

Brad361 · Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 5:08 pm Post subject: Walt Johnson cases returning?

Anyone else see this?

https://www.facebook.com/Walt-Johnson-Cases-848160971899742/

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kehaulani · Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:02 pm Post subject:

Cases are killer. Dropped my Tenor Sax head-over-heels on a concrete staircase and it came up with not a scratch or mal-adjustment.
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Brassnose · Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:12 pm Post subject:

Ok, let's go ahead and specify my dream case, then. A trumpet case that is large enough to fit either my piston OR my rotary OR my flugel. Enough additional space to fit all the small gear we all need. More than one (ideally three) slots for mouthpieces. A slot for a music stand or two mutes. A large pocket to really fit all the music you need for a longer gig. Comfortable backpack straps. Reflecting patches to be seen at night. Oh yeah, while you're at it - choose a color other than black! Red would be great.
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Turkle · Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:44 am Post subject:

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Brassnose said "or," not "and".

I think it would be fairly easy to supply what you want. You size the case -- the shell -- to hold the largest instrument (plus accessories), I assume it would be the flugelhorn. Then you create removable foam inserts for each instrument (plus accessories), either in a suspension fashion like Wiseman does or as a full, form-fitted insert like in my Walt Johnson single. I would keep the music outside the box in an attached bag myself, since it doesn't need to be protected from shock.

You should be able to do this already with a Pelican case. They have lots of options.

kehaulani · Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:16 am Post subject:

I don't understand what this has to do with somebody's Johnson.
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Brassnose · Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:17 am Post subject:

Hey guys, I didn't expect that many comments. Weight-wise my dream case would not be so heavy because there is only one horn in it - I was not aware of Pelican cases, will check them out!
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Brad361 · Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:42 am Post subject:

Brad361 · Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:33 am Post subject:

Update: just received a reply from someone (maybe Mr. Johnson) on his Facebook page, saying they might be available sometime this summer.

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kehaulani · Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:24 pm Post subject:

Johnson cases are built like tanks.

I was just reminded, there was an English maker of Berkely Cases that were good alternates. Pretty protective but, I think, a little lighter. I believe the maker was Don Mackrill. I would keep an eye open on eBay in case one comes available.
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John Mohan · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:36 am Post subject:

This is GREAT news. I actually came across Walt's Facebook page for the upcoming reissue of his cases, and was going to post about it on the TH. But fortunately I did a search first and found Brad's topic thread here.

My Walt Johnson single case has protected my horns on two different continents under less than ideal touring conditions. I've always wanted the Trumpet/Flügelhorn Combo case but didn't buy one when I could. Looking forward to that case!

Best wishes to all,

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Brad361 · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:19 am Post subject:

tptptp · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:27 am Post subject:

Amen, Brad. But isn't it nice to escape for a minute and act like it's the good old days?
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Brad361 · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:52 pm Post subject: