Cornet Case Thoughts

breden · Regular Member Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 33

Regarding a cornet case, just wondering if anyone here has a preference or thoughts between the Gard cornet mid suspension gig bag or the standard Protec cornet case? Both similar in price - not sure on build quality between the two? Anyone have experience with either? Thanks in advance.

boog · Veteran Member Joined: 04 Jun 2014 Posts: 247

I have 2 of the Gard leather cornet cases. Best and nicest looking soft cases I have ever owned. I use one for Flugelhorn, by taking out the bell area padding cone in the front (they are velcro attached), it fits fine. They both are quality pieces of work, nice stitching and quality leather, heavy high quality zippers, excellent lining, room for accessories, etc. Great for carrying to a rehearsal when you have to take a briefcase or computer bag along...in warmer weather months, I sometimes get to ride my motorcycle to rehearsals (about 35 miles away, once a week), and these cases are just made for this!

I am the director of one of the two groups I play in, and generally have to take a lot of stuff along with me, so these small cases are quite handy.

I also own a leather Gard Euphonium case, and it too is 1st rate.

I recommend these products highly!

TrumpetMD · Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: Cornet Case Thoughts

bixtone · Veteran Member Joined: 04 May 2007 Posts: 162

I own both. I would say that neither are ideal - the Gard offers very little protection, and the Protec is pretty bulky and has almost no room for mutes or accessories larger than oil or small items.

My advice would be to save up for the Jakob Winter case (if you have a short cornet) or the Soundwear cornet case. I also have both. Although they are both more expensive they are very protective and have some additional storage room.

The new Gard Elite cornet case looks really nice, though no one seems to have it in stock yet.
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B_Starry · Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 8:05 pm Post subject:

I also own both, and use the ProTec single more than the Gard leather gig bag, but greatly prefer a ProTec double case, as it holds the cornet ("American" wrap or Shepherd's crook style,) while using the second slot for mutes, horn stand, water bottle, mouthpiece pouch, and glasses case.
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zaferis · Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:50 am Post subject:

I do like the Gard lineup, expecially in leather. But I find I don't use my single cornet case very often, I end up carrying more than just a cornet. Cornet plus 2 or 3 mutes, means I'm then carrying another bag as there is no room in the Gard single cornet bag.

I agree with an earlier post, the Protec double case is a much more usefull case. Not that much bigger but provides flexability and a lot more space for other stuff.

I play with a Brass Band, in which I play the Eb Cornet book.. I carry a Bb with me for warming up and for occassional use. I have a Messina Covers 2.5 Airline case that carries everything I need/want for that ensemble. 2 cornets, mouthpieces, 3 mutes, cornet stand, music folder, towel, oil, pencils and mute rack, all comfortably in one bag.
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Dale Proctor · Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:32 am Post subject:

I have a Gard leather cornet case, a ProTec cornet case, and a Jakob Winter cornet case. The ProTec case is the only one that will accommodate a longer "American wrap" cornet. If you have a short cornet, the Jakob Winter is the best by far, unless you want something you can backpack. It's very well built and has room for mutes, sheet music, and all sorts of smaller items. The leather Gard bag is the least protective, but is still much safer than a standard gig bag. It's a very nice bag, but with the bell cone in it, even my Bach 184 is a tight fit (I don't know how anyone could possibly get a flugelhorn in one, though). The ProTec is well made and is fairly protective, but needs a bit more padding in the bottom, and as stated earlier, has no room for mutes. It is a nice case, though.
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Crazy Finn · Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:18 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't consider the standard Pro-Tec cornet case bulky. Bulky compared to what? Not much room for mutes or music - sure. But, bulky? No, imho.
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