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Looking for hard case recommendations for a King 3BF.
Thanks.

Not a recommendation, per se, but I saw that Steven Mead moved to a Wiseman Hard case for his Euph. I went to their website…. I WANT somebody to buy a trombone case and tell me that it isn’t worth it, because they look beautiful and have most all the features I want.

Please, spend more on the case than the horn and tell me!

https://wisemanlondon.com/product-cate ... one-cases/

Cheers,
Andy

You and me both!

The hardest part about the 3bf is that it's a small bore, but doesn't fit many 8" small bore cases that are slim. I've been using a BAM classic and Marcus Bonna tenor case. But the Bonna case is very big for the 3bf. But with the velcro straps inside I'm able to keep the horn secure.

If you're looking for something cheaper you could look at a Protec Pro Pac case. It's a little bulkier and heavier than the brands I've mentioned, but it's also cheaper. And it does a good job securing the horn. I use one for my bass bone.

Some people might recommend the Eastman case. I don't even know if a 3bf would fit in one of those. But I've never liked those cases so they stay off my list.

Also, Aidan (burgerbob) has a good looking hack he did with a SKB 360 that has intrigued me. You can see it in this video

I would say Eastman, BAM classic, or SKB 360.

I'm cheap, so would probably do the SKB mod, but the new King faux-carbon fiber case looks good and definitely fits...

elmsandr wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:37 am Not a recommendation, per se, but I saw that Steven Mead moved to a Wiseman Hard case for his Euph. I went to their website…. I WANT somebody to buy a trombone case and tell me that it isn’t worth it, because they look beautiful and have most all the features I want.

Please, spend more on the case than the horn and tell me!

https://wisemanlondon.com/product-cate ... one-cases/

Cheers,
Andy

Looks nice BUT I wont be your case study.

elmsandr wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:37 am Not a recommendation, per se, but I saw that Steven Mead moved to a Wiseman Hard case for his Euph. I went to their website…. I WANT somebody to buy a trombone case and tell me that it isn’t worth it, because they look beautiful and have most all the features I want.

Please, spend more on the case than the horn and tell me!

https://wisemanlondon.com/product-cate ... one-cases/

Cheers,
Andy

Looks nice BUT I wont be your case study.

I like mine in the SKB 360, but I just got that faux-fiber King case and it's pretty sweet.

To be honest, mine mostly lives in a double bag so I haven't used the fancy case yet.

Thanks everyone. I have an SKB for my 2BSS and I definitely like the compact size. Storage not really a concern for me as there's enough room for a mouthpiece and lubricants. If I win the PBALL I'll grab a Wiseman. LOL

ithinknot wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:24 am but the new King faux-carbon fiber case looks good and definitely fits...

A friend of mine got recently got his hands on one. They’re surprisingly bulkier and heavier than I expected. They definitely look slick though. And unless you had a BAM or Eastman case you wouldnt know it was bulkier and heavier.

elmsandr wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:37 am Not a recommendation, per se, but I saw that Steven Mead moved to a Wiseman Hard case for his Euph. I went to their website…. I WANT somebody to buy a trombone case and tell me that it isn’t worth it, because they look beautiful and have most all the features I want.

Please, spend more on the case than the horn and tell me!

https://wisemanlondon.com/product-cate ... one-cases/

Cheers,
Andy

I know a couple people who have the leather covered version (for clarinet, bassoon and trumpet) and have had them for a long time and really like them.

For trombone - personally, I wouldn't want to have to rip open a nautical mile of velcro to open my case so I've never considered one. I see that the newer carbon fiber model has latches and wouldn't have that "issue".

Judging be what I've seen up close for the aforementioned non-trombone cases, they are very well made but rather heavy for their size.

bassclef wrote: Sun Jan 29, 2023 1:18 pm

Judging be what I've seen up close for the aforementioned non-trombone cases, they are very well made but rather heavy for their size.

Yes, my wife had the bassoon Wiseman for a long time. It was very fancy and compact, but weighed at least 2x what her current Marcus Bonna does.

WGWTR180 wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:54 am Looking for hard case recommendations for a King 3BF.
Thanks.

Bill, I think I'm going to sell my fancy King 3B case- if you're interested let me know. When I'm moving that horn by itself I'd rather use my Cronkhite travel bag I think.

Burgerbob wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:51 pm

WGWTR180 wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:54 am Looking for hard case recommendations for a King 3BF.
Thanks.

Bill, I think I'm going to sell my fancy King 3B case- if you're interested let me know. When I'm moving that horn by itself I'd rather use my Cronkhite travel bag I think.

Hi Aidan. Thanks for the offer. After watching your video I found a great deal on an SKB that I'm going to adjust for the 3B. For the price and my needs it's the best option for me.

WGWTR180 wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:54 am Looking for hard case recommendations for a King 3BF.
Thanks.

It will fit perfectly in the Conn 88H case. Those are cheap and get the job done

elmsandr wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:37 am Not a recommendation, per se, but I saw that Steven Mead moved to a Wiseman Hard case for his Euph. I went to their website…. I WANT somebody to buy a trombone case and tell me that it isn’t worth it, because they look beautiful and have most all the features I want.

Please, spend more on the case than the horn and tell me!

https://wisemanlondon.com/product-cate ... one-cases/

Cheers,
Andy

That carbon fiber case looks terrible on the inside -- the slide looks like it is free to flop around in the case and rests against the bell. I know it doesn't actually do that, but that setup looks like it was designed by a space alien. Also, it is designed to either drain water from the slide into the bell, or allow rotor oil to leech into the tuning slides. The bell edge and water key should be both at the "bottom" of the case, with something in the way to catch oil if it leeches out.

harrisonreed wrote: Wed Feb 01, 2023 3:24 pm That carbon fiber case looks terrible on the inside -- the slide looks like it is free to flop around in the case and rests against the bell. I know it doesn't actually do that, but that setup looks like it was designed by a space alien. Also, it is designed to either drain water from the slide into the bell, or allow rotor oil to leech into the tuning slides. The bell edge and water key should be both at the "bottom" of the case, with something in the way to catch oil if it leeches out.

I have a Wiseman carbon fiber bass case. Agree that it does look like something an alien designed, but it works well. The slide is indeed separated from the bell - when the case is open the slide cannot contact the bell, and when the case is closed the clamshell further prevents any motion.

On the outside of the case, the handle on the end can be moved from the bell-end to the TS end at will, allowing the case to store the horn bell-down if you wish. As a backpack, it is far more comfortable to wear bell-up, as you’d expect.

Interestingly, regarding the drainage Harrison mentions, the orientation of the slide vs bell (all open ends in the same direction) is the same as it is in all my other cases (small-bore Bach French, BAM bass and tenor, Getzen bass). In fact in the Bach case, when closed, the slide dripped condensation onto the bell surface. At any rate, I haven’t noticed any issue with condensation. Then again, I use the case for transport, and at home or rehearsal the horn is usually on a stand.

Anyway that’s been my experience with the case. I’m very happy with it.