Torpedo Bag

Darktrumpeter · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:50 am Post subject: Torpedo Bag

I am looking into getting a new trumpet case I just have a few questions before I buy one.

Does any one know the dimentions of a torpedo bag.
All I need are the diameter and the length of the outside of the bag.

Does any one have pictures of the inside of a wolfpak single case or the torpedo bag.

Thanks in advance

trumpetmike · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 8:03 am Post subject:

http://www2.bitstream.net/~gtp/torpedo/torpedo.html

This website gives the number for information about Torpedo Bags, I am sure that they would be willing to give any info that you are after.

papyc · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 10:17 am Post subject:

http://www.pickmusic.net/TPT%20pages/Torpedo.htm
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Darktrumpeter · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 3:11 pm Post subject:

Does any one on this site have a torpedo case they could measure for me? Just tell me the diameter and length

NMex · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 3:26 pm Post subject: Torpedo Bag Dimensions

The torpedo bag is 24 inches tall and 10 inches in diameter. Outside dimensions.
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tim · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 3:29 pm Post subject:

Just measured mine.... (torpedo bag

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about 9x25 inches
They're kind of heavy and not super comfortable to carry but they're the only single gig bag type case that I'd consider checking in-flight. I haven't really punished mine but I'd believe that they can take almost anything.
Cheers,
Tim

jjohnson · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 3:40 pm Post subject:

Tootsall · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 May 2002 Posts: 2952

To answer the original question... the torpedo bag measures 24" long and 8-3/4" diameter without the attached mute bag.

Hmmm, that's a little different from what you got, Tim. Must be "manufacturing variance". I'd go with the larger dimension since I know that it is da*ned tight fit on a bus "overhead".

Still too long to fit the N.A. airline "carryon" of 22" long though.

music matters · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:59 pm Post subject:

I know it's not answering your question (which has already been answered!) but I was thinking of getting one as they are so highly rated, so a friend showed me his and it made up my mind as it was so uncomfortable to carry, and I didn't like the way it went in and out of the case at the end - I was worried about a schilke;s light bell being dmaged as I pulled it in and out.

I went for a Protec extreme case in the end which does not offer the same level of protection, but is a hard case, and I fly to the Uk and Canada fairly regularly and it has served me very well storing it in the over head lockers.

MM

_Kanstul-Krazy · Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:00 pm Post subject:

Torpedo's offer (IMHO) some of the best protection when it comes to a single horn case.

I find it easy to carry by only using one backpack strap. Connect it cross-wise and just sling it over your shoulder with the horn on your back side. It feels more comfortable that way for me.

Also, I use a Torpedo as my personal case of choice. I also play a Kanstul WB model, which is very lightweight. I have yet to have any problems with pulling it and out and causing any damage to the bell at all. I can't speak for Schilke's, but like I said, it works on my Kanstul WB just fine.

Good Luck!
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Tootsall · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 May 2002 Posts: 2952

I have (and continue to) use my Torpedo Bag for both my B1 Schilke or my Eclipse when I'm only taking one trumpet (and the rest of the time "one or t'other" is stored in the Torpedo). It works very well with both. I think if I had a beryllium tuning bell Schilke or one of the "super-soft" Monettes I might be concerned and would probably use something different (Walt Johnson or Wiseman).

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Gurukid · Veteran Member Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Posts: 124

Where is the cheapest place to get this?

Soontir2432 · Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:14 pm Post subject:

There's one in the marketplace now which includes both music pouch and mute bag; Though not sure if he sold it already. Torpedo Ad

Did a google search and Tulsa Band Instruments seems to be cheapest if you want the accessories otherwise Dillon has the same price.
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Tootsall · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 May 2002 Posts: 2952

That's a pretty fair price for one that's only been used once. I've had mine for about two years now and it still shows NO damage, wear, etc. Looks like new.

Lots of dealers for those things... you just have to do some price comparisons and pick the one that's best for you. Take a look "up" the forum... PC King sells them.