Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:07 pm Post subject: Most compact hard cases?
I'm looking for a very compact case for travelling with my beater horn - one maybe in a shape similar to a tpt gig bag, but hardside. Is that out there anywhere? _________________ ATB
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:33 pm Post subject:
I'd recommend the Protec Slimline. Dillons still shows the older model which I own/prefer, with the older (lower) price...
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:25 am Post subject:
SKB makes a contoured trumpet case that is going to be pretty small - just big enough for a horn and a mouthpiece - but it doesn't look like it's quite as sturdy as the Eastman case, although it would be about $40 less expensive.
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:44 am Post subject:
I'll second the Eastman single fibreglass case.. solid protection, shoulder strap, but very little room for anything else - mouthpiece, oil, and a cloth
For a little more space, the Protec Slimline - I'm very happy with my Protec cases: light, protective and durable. _________________ Freelance Performer/Educator
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SKB makes a contoured trumpet case... but it doesn't look like it's quite as sturdy as the Eastman case
These cases are actually a little sturdier than the Eastman cases, BUT they lack D rings for attaching a strap, which is a deal breaker for me when traveling. Who the hell wants to be derping around with a trumpet in one hand while lugging suitcases?
The Eastman case has multiple D rings, and a single strap can be attached in a way that lets the bell sit above the shoulder when on the back with a single strap. You can also attach two straps for a backpack-style setup, but that seems silly with this light and small of a case.
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:48 am Post subject:
i have several SKB contoured cases and love them for traveling
very light and protect just fine. i also added extra D rings and made myself a
backpack setup by adding some clip on straps when i need that option
i also have 2 walt johnson cases that are fantastic but too heavy for me
i also want an Eastman to try out but they are much more expensive than the SKBs
SKB gets my vote _________________ ron meza (deadbeat jazz musician) & (TH 5 post ghost neighborhood watch ringleader)
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:18 am Post subject: Re: Most compact hard cases?
ATrumpetBrony wrote:
I'm looking for a very compact case for travelling with my beater horn - one maybe in a shape similar to a tpt gig bag, but hardside. Is that out there anywhere?
The case the Besson 609 came in is pretty small - the smallest I've seen that is hard-sided and has storage.
I've admired this case - but don't want/need the YTR-1335 that comes with it.
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 6:38 am Post subject:
homebilly wrote:
i have several SKB contoured cases and love them for traveling
very light and protect just fine. i also added extra D rings and made myself a
backpack setup by adding some clip on straps when i need that option
i also have 2 walt johnson cases that are fantastic but too heavy for me
i also want an Eastman to try out but they are much more expensive than the SKBs
SKB gets my vote
Hey Ron, send me one of those Walt Johnsons, 50.00, you pay the Fedex.😉
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 7:56 am Post subject:
done! via tortoise delivery company _________________ ron meza (deadbeat jazz musician) & (TH 5 post ghost neighborhood watch ringleader)
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:47 am Post subject:
homebilly wrote:
done! via tortoise delivery company
Hope the tortoise can swim (I'm in Houston)!
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 10:46 pm Post subject:
For travelling and real protection a leather Torpedo Laredo is pretty hard to beat.. _________________ "Nearly as good as I need to be. Not nearly as good as I want to be".
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For travelling and real protection a leather Torpedo Laredo is pretty hard to beat..
Absolutely true, as long as you don't mind an awkwardly bulky case that is abnormally heavy, doesn't fit in small overheads of planes, and is too wide and long to fit in all the airline travel sizers.
Reunion Blues also makes a single case that is even more streamlined than the RBX, although I am not sure of the model name or number. I bought both at NAMM this year. The more streamlined model has semi-hard fiberglass like shell but no storage for anything. The mouthpiece and valve oil must be placed inside the case with the horn.
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:27 pm Post subject:
trombahonker wrote:
Rapier232 wrote:
For travelling and real protection a leather Torpedo Laredo is pretty hard to beat..
Absolutely true, as long as you don't mind an awkwardly bulky case that is abnormally heavy, doesn't fit in small overheads of planes, and is too wide and long to fit in all the airline travel sizers.
Well it's fitted in all the overhead lockers on all the planes I've travelled in. And has always been allowed as hand luggage. _________________ "Nearly as good as I need to be. Not nearly as good as I want to be".
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:25 am Post subject:
I found a square hard case on eBay, new, Chinese made of course, for my beater horn. I had to re-glue the lining and the mouthpiece socket a little bit, but for 40 bucks, I'm cool with that. Shoulder strap rings and strap. Small storage area that'll fit rag, oil, and a sshh mute. Flew to Baltimore with it yesterday on Southwest just fine.
Now you might want to be first on on a little commuter plane and it's tiny overhead bins. _________________ For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? - 1 Cor 14:8
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:13 am Post subject:
adagiotrumpet wrote:
Reunion Blues also makes a single case that is even more streamlined than the RBX, although I am not sure of the model name or number. I bought both at NAMM this year. The more streamlined model has semi-hard fiberglass like shell but no storage for anything. The mouthpiece and valve oil must be placed inside the case with the horn.
You're probably thinking of the continental single, it actually fits under most airplane seats!
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