Gig bag or case to hold both Schilke flugelhorn and cornet

Janeinpa

I can’t find any gig bags or cases designed to hold both a flugelhorn and Cornet. I bought the Protec flugelhorn and trumpet case, thinking I could tweak it for the cornet, but it doesn’t fit.

Does anyone know of a bag or case that will fit both of my instruments?

I have a Schilke flugelhorn and Schilke b flat cornet.

etc-etc · Heavyweight Member Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 6190

Look into Pelican cases with pick-and-pluck foam. You can add a custom cut lining once you decide on the plucked-out shape.

Janeinpa · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 5:27 am Post subject:

Where would I get such a custom cut lining?

kehaulani · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:25 am Post subject:

What keeps a hand towel stuck behind the Cornet to take up the slack in a Trumpet slot from working?
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Janeinpa · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:49 am Post subject:

It’s not that. It’s the diameter of the bell. The lid won’t close.

benlewis · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:14 am Post subject:

Louise Finch · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:01 pm Post subject:

abontrumpet · Heavyweight Member Joined: 08 May 2009 Posts: 1783

Stomvi Quad would do the trick. Just buy a little extra foam to secure things.

I just tried it with Yamaha Flugel (5 7/8") and a Bb trumpet. Keep the middle partition inserted into one of the slots and remove it from the other. Also keep one of the curved inserts next to the cornet. Should be good to go.

Louise Finch · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:08 pm Post subject:

Going back to the Opening Poster's post, people generally say on here that a cornet will fit in a Protec double trumpet case. If it does, you would think that a cornet would fit in a Protec flugel/trumpet case, or to put it another way, why would the trumpet slot be less tall in the Protec flugel/trumpet case than the Protec double trumpet case.

I presume that the OP has a Schilke XA1 cornet. This has rather an unusual wrap, with a slightly unusual bell crook shape, but I don't believe that it is either as wide or as tall as my Yamaha Neo cornet.

I can only suggest a double gig bag, as if the Protec trumpet/flugel does not take a cornet, I have no idea of any other hard or semi hard case that will hold a flugel and cornet.

Take care and best wishes

Lou
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spitvalve · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:15 pm Post subject:

https://www.wwbw.com/Gard-Mid-Suspension-Trumpet-Flugelhorn-Gig-Bag-H67645-H67645000002002.wwbw

I have one of these. It holds a flugel and two trumpets or flugel/one trumpet/accessories or flugel/trumpet/cornet or flugel/trumpet/piccolo, etc.

It's deep enough that you could carry a flugel and a tall cornet and have room for mutes and stuff. It also has two side pockets; one zippered and one open so you can carry music or a laptop and other necessities.

It uses the Gard suspension system so the horns are protected from bumps to the sides of the bag. And it's reasonably priced, but very well-made. If you read my review on the wwbw website, you'll see I only gave it three stars, mainly because it was a tight fit at first, but after using it for four years everything fits better and I'm very happy with it. I would honestly add another star to my original review.

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Louise Finch · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:15 pm Post subject:

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Louise Finch · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:56 pm Post subject:

Janeinpa · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:56 pm Post subject:

Lou, I’m afraid you lost me with your explanation. Which of the cases you mention would work for me? Yes, it’s a Schilke X1A

I am honestly surprised that this seems to be such a challenge. Surely other people want to carry a cornet and flugelhorn together, don’t they?

Louise Finch · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 3:00 pm Post subject:

stuartissimo · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:13 pm Post subject:

To the OP: would this double case from Thomann work? It's listed as a trumpet case, but the details mention it can also hold (some) flugelhorns, which would mean it's probably tall enough to also fit a cornet. It may not be the most protective case though...

Janeinpa · Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:21 am Post subject:

[quote="stuartissimo"]To the OP: would [url=https://www.thomann.de/intl/thomann_lightcase_doppelkoffer_trptfl.htm]this double case[/url] from Thomann work? It's listed as a trumpet case, but the details mention it can also hold (some) flugelhorns, which would mean it's probably tall enough to also fit a cornet. It may not be the most protective case though...

It looked good until I saw their note that says it’s not suitable for 'big' flugelhorns, which I think would describe my Schilke.

stuartissimo · Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:45 am Post subject:

Janeinpa · Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:10 am Post subject:

Thanks.

I think the Tom and Will would work, but for $259 I don’t want that garish yellow advertisement for the company plastered on the side of the bag! The Marcus Bonna is lovely, but whew…$995!

I didn’t expect this would be so difficult. I’m looking into 'Brass Bags.' I think that might work. https://www.brassbags.co.uk/Store/Premier-Flugel-Trumpet-Gig-Bag-p252472464