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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 6:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

you guys and girls give me your pros and cons on the case.

Also, who has the best price on one, hopefully better than the $215 at WWBW!

Thanks
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They're also $215 at http://www.bandandorch.com/catalog/brasscase.html

That's the lowest I could find.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Super protection. But if you have gear other than your trumpet and a mouthpiece you should keep looking. I was kery happy with mine, but it was cot very convinient considering the music you may need or valve oil etc.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have the single case that you are probably referring to. I also paid $215. As SHS said, it is very good protection, plus, light weight, compact, and easily transported. I like it a lot for what it does. It can hold a mouthpiece or two, small valve oil & grease, leadpipe swab, and a cloth OK, but not much more. If you need or want to carry two horns, mutes, music, or more thab the basic, they do make larger cases, but they are more expensive. Just on visuals & descriptions, I like the WJ case better than the Wiseman cases. My only complaint with the WJ case is that it doesn't lock; but I suppose you could throw a lock around the two handles, effectively locking it.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 5:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My WT came with one, and I really like it. It supports the horn extremely well -- the horn doesn't move in the case. This is key to keeping your horn intact if (when?) it's dropped or banged on something (I usually have a bag and two cases rushing out the door Sunday morn, and 2 out of 3 times I meet Mr. Doorframe on the way out...) And, the fiberglass outside will take a beating! Plus, Walt is a super guy and great player. I had a problem with mine (a bad build -- he thought he got 'em all, but mine slipped through, which tells you something about my luck) and he swapped it pronto and with sincere apologies. Plus, I got to here about his latest superhorn (no, not a WT), to boot!

There are pictures on Walt's site of some really great cases, held up by some not too shabby players...

I haven't tried a Wiseman, Torpedo, or other so can't compare to similar "super" cases.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 3:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Man, bit the bullet and ordered my Walt Johnson case. Boy is that a lot of $$$ for a case, but for peace of mind I guess it's worth it. And I hope it's the last case I'll need to buy for some time to come.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2003 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have one of these great cases too,,so theyre going for $215.00 now? I guess I got lucky buying it several years ago and only paying around $160.00.., (still too much for a case my wife said)
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2003 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think these cases are so attractive and I only hear great things about them! GRRRR...only if I had the 300+ to drop on a double case for my Bb and C trumpets...they deserve only the best protection, but......a gig bag is easier to carry.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What's the value of a Walt Johnson trumpet case? I am looking for one and want to know what a reasonable price to pay.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hard to say. They used to fetch $300-400 used.

But, since they are close to being in production again, doubtful you’d get the higher prices.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wasn't aware that they were back in production. Link?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The reasonable price would be what Walt will charge for one.

If he starts selling through music stores and if you have a connection into that you might be able to get one at a slightly reduced price. But I doubt it would be much of a discount.

I have 4 WJ cases: Trpt / Flug combo, Trpt / Flug / Piccolo combo (one of the few that were built), an old-style single and a new-style single. Without a doubt the best cases for travel unless you have a horn valet who would lug an Anvil case around for you.

Capt - here ya go! They're in the prototype stage now. I don't think a release date or price list has been announced.

www.facebook.com/Walt-Johnson-Cases-848160971899742/
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Tim. My sax case was bullet-proof. Great for touring, especially if you have to baggage-check it. Can't connect to any of the links, though.

I get the impression that they're still developing them (as they have been doing for some time) but not commercially available.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

kehaulani wrote:
Can't connect to any of the links, though.

I just clicked on the facebook link & it went right to his case page.

https://www.facebook.com/Walt-Johnson-Cases-848160971899742/
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Tim I just must be having a bad day. I don't see where they are for sale.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

kehaulani wrote:
I don't see where they are for sale.

They're not yet. They're in development / prototype stage.

To my knowledge he has not given any indication of possible price.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Tim.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I’ve done a few Facebook PM’s with his FB page, whoever is answering told me about a month ago that sometime late this summer is possible. No word on prices, I didn’t ask. I hope they hit the market, I think I’ll probably get in line for one.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it doesn't work out, I can recommend ProTec. They make very solid cases and they're a bit cheaper too.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Which Pro-Tec are you referring to? I don't know of any that substitute for a Johnson. Those things are built like tanks.
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