What is the right choice to protect my Trumpets?

acabaoglu · Regular Member Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 60

I need to have a good case to carry C,Bb,Eb and piccolo together!!
What do u suggest ? which one protects well and easy to use ? Which one I can use up to my death ? I need help because I will order one to Turkey !! I dont have possibility to try them ?
I have 1 chance!!

giakara · Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 7:08 am Post subject:

Look for Walt Johnson custom cases , very expensive but is for a lifetime.

Regards

music matters · Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 10:18 am Post subject:

From reading threads on this subject trumpet heralders tend to recommend Wiseman, Walt Johnson or Marcus Bonna hard cases as the best so try doing a search to see what they have said about them all. I live in Dubai and was in a similar situation as you wanting a good quality hard case for a Flugel and Trumpet. After much research on this site I have ordered a Marcus Bonna triple from Slidebone. It hasn't arrived as yet, but should be with me shortly, so I can't comment on it.

Hope this helps and good luck,

MM

ARB · Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 5:26 pm Post subject:

I'll second the Walt Johnson.
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brad333 · Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:47 am Post subject:

I don't use one but I have seen and played with the Marcus Bonna. If I was doing the classical orchestral thing(Bb, C, Eb, picc) I would definatly buy one of these. They're very reasonably priced and look to be very strong and fairly light. I have a friend that uses one just for this purpose. He sold his Wiseman(because his cornet didn't fit in the wiseman) and I havn't heard and complaints yet.

jjohnson · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:04 pm Post subject:

I'd be curious to know how the newer Marcus Bona cases are working out. I bought a triple about ten years ago. It is the model that you can reconfigure the interior with the extra walls and pads they include with it. Generally speaking it has been a great case but I'm not sure the model I have would last a lifetime. The synthetic fabric that lines the interior in my case began to tear in a few places years ago. The exterior is also starting to rip in some places and the zippers are failing.
In spite of these problems the case is still fairly solid and I still use it regularly. If they haven't addressed these issues I would look somewhere else for a case that would last a lifetime.
FWIW I have also heard that the Walt Johnson cases are pretty tough. Hope this helps!
Jason

Bill Scott · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:03 pm Post subject:

Well, you'd better know what your horns measurements are! My Constellation will not fit into a Walt Johnson hard case--no way, no how. Pro-Tec cases work well if you don't absolutely have to have a hard case. It's what I use.
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jjohnson · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:18 pm Post subject:

Blutch · Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:53 am Post subject:

I have a marcus bonna triple and love it. Phenomenal case. Light and very protective. Quite flexible as well. It also won't cost you an arm and a leg.

MA

ARB · Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:05 am Post subject:

Slidebone

Blutch · Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:57 am Post subject:

Marcus Bonna cases and mutes are also available from Thompson Music. They have great prices and service.

http://www.thompsonmusic.com or give them a call at: 402-573-1339. I am not affiliated with them.. I just have had great luck with their service.

MA