Raw Brass Cases?

mcstock · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 1:46 pm Post subject: Raw Brass Cases?

Hi,

Anyone using Raw Brass cases? https://rawbrass.com/ Opinions? If you've got one is it the Max or the Junior?

Thanks in advance,

Matt
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LittleRusty · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:03 pm Post subject:

The prices are certainly eye opening.

mcstock · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:17 pm Post subject:

Yes, but if they're durable enough to last 10 years I don't mind paying that much. I've been through a string of cases from other companies that only lasted a few years.
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benlewis · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:22 pm Post subject:

I have a Pelican 1600 case that I designed my own custom insert using https://mycasebuilder.com. It was great for flying, especially overseas; but for an everyday case I think it would be a pain. I've had great luck with my Marcus Bonna quad. However, for road work, the Pelican-based cases are great (especially if you have a roadie

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HTH

Ben

LittleRusty · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:23 pm Post subject:

I don't travel much so my cases last basically forever. Also I am on a limited budget due to being between gigs and nearing retirement.

But a good case that works well is great.

One thing to keep in mind is that having a strong shell is only part of what makes a good case that protects your instruments. If the instrument isn't supported properly and the case drops a significant distance the inertia can do things like bend the bell when the rest of the horn stops but the unsupported bell doesn't.

I am in no way implying that these cases don't support just passing on some tips.

Asking for people's experience is wise too.

BraeGrimes · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:27 pm Post subject:

As far as I know, they're Pelican cases with adjustable inserts. Pelican cases are damn-near indestructible, though - easily last 10+ years. BUT, I will say that a good case is only as good as the fit of the horn. The case can be made of adamantium for all I care, but if the horn(s) flops around inside, it's basically worthless.

FWIW, it's the reason I think BAM, Torpedo, and Wiseman are good cases. Sure, if you plan on running over those with a car, probably not going to do as well as a Raw Brass (maybe with the exception of the Torpedo, I've heard stories about them being magic). But if it's going under a plane or tour bus, I'd probably want the horns to stay securely in place.

DrewB · Regular Member Joined: 24 May 2018 Posts: 21

I bought one of the Junior cases used last February. Packed correctly they are very protective of the horns. My criteria for the case was that it had to be sturdy, have wheels, fit both my trumpet and Flugelhorn and be small enough to fit in an overhead bin on a plane. Check on all counts. Love it, would buy another in a heartbeat. The only comparable case I found was from Wiseman and was $2200 more.

Andy Del · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:35 pm Post subject:

I have a max, and to be honest, it’s just a pelican case with some padding plopped inside. Nothing to get worked up over and at the bell end, rather thin padding at that. It’s protective, but if it fell out of a plane hold to the tarmac, I suspect there would be considerable damage.

The safest case is the one in your hands and away from other people!

Cheers

Andy
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Eric Ball · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 261

I have the smaller one..have had it 6 or so years..over 100 flights of checking in under and gate checking without a single issue. Both cases are worth the money. It's far more likely that the airline loses your case than something happening to the contents.

Crazy Finn · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:10 pm Post subject:

cheiden · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:01 pm Post subject:

I also have heard that the TSA on occasion takes a horn out of its case, even take parts off, then puts them back in the case the wrong way with the loose pieces banging around. I'd be especially worried about a case that required care with moveable inserts.
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LittleRusty · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:24 pm Post subject:

Eric Ball · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 261

Yeah, anything could happen ... I've never have my case lost or repacked incorrectly by TSA. Most protective and dummy proof case I have ever had.