Saxophones Conn curved soprano case

[NeftySax]

Hello Everyone,
I bought recently a CG Conn New Wonder curved soprano saxophone 🎷 without a case. My question is, where can I buy a case for it? Considering that it has a permanent neck.
I’ve been searching around and I can’t find anything. One of the options that came to my mind is to buy a pelican case and mold the inside.
Thank you in advance.

 

[Ivan]

One of the options that came to my mind is to buy a pelican case and mold the inside.

That's what I have done to hold an alto and a tenor in a case at the same time

The case came with perforated foam from which you pluck cubes of foam to form a cavity... Good for items with 90 degree angles: not so good for a sax

So I used layers of a firmer and thinner foam and carved the shape up through each layer...that made a very secure fit

 

[PigSquealer]

Be careful what foam you use if your sax is silver plated. Some foam rubber contains sulfur. Like a rubber band it will permanently burn black scars into the silver

 

[Pete Thomas]

Be careful what foam you use if your sax is silver plated. Some foam rubber contains sulfur. Like a rubber band it will permanently burn black scars into the silver

Probably best to cover the foam with velvet, it will look more autnetic - especially if it's green

 

[Grumps]

Allied Supply still makes the DEG style, generic curved fixed neck vintage soprano cases. You can't order them directly from Allied however, unless you're in the business. So you have to find one of their dealers who can order one for you. They won't be cheap, as I got my last one for around two hundred bucks after shopping around about seven or eight years ago.

 

[Grumps]

Went back and found some old email from the shop I ordered it from out of Elkton Maryland:

Well-Tempered Music

www.ifixinstruments.com

Well Tempered Music. Send them a note and see if they can still get them.

Good luck!

 

[turf3]

Allied Supply still makes the DEG style, generic curved fixed neck vintage soprano cases. You can't order them directly from Allied however, unless you're in the business. So you have to find one of their dealers who can order one for you. They won't be cheap, as I got my last one for around two hundred bucks after shopping around about seven or eight years ago.

Wow! Hard to believe someone's still making cases for a configuration that hasn't been made in almost 100 years!

 

[EdJ]

OMEBAIGE CENTURY curved soprano case Colour Black

The Century Series completely eliminates traditional fabric elements, pockets, and zippers, replacing them with a non-deformable perimeter frame featuring mechanical snap closures. Its aerodynamic design minimizes external volume, making it ideal for meeting the strictest standards for carry-on...

sax-on.com

This might fit and so may the Ortola.

Ortola 128 Case Soprano Sax curved

Soprano Saxophone Case For curved soprano saxophone with fixed S-bow, Outer material nylon, Padded, Velvet lining, Space for accessories, Backpack set, Outside pocket, Two handles, Ortola model 128, Dimensions: approx. 54 x 22 x 14 cm, Weight: 2.15...

www.thomann.co.uk

A previous thread suggested the ortola mould angle does not suit vintage curved sops but it may be worth trying as it may support it if the angle is not too different to the mould or it may be modifiable to fit the neck of yours. In

Accessories - Case for a Buescher TT curved soprano with a fixed neck

So I think the subject line pretty much sums it up, I’m looking for a case for a 1922 Buescher TT curved soprano with a fixed neck. I currently have it in a Supersac soft gig bag which came with it at purchase. It’s a decent gig bag and more or less fits it but isn’t designed for a fixed neck...

cafesaxophone.com

I have a Kohlert curved C sop with a fixed neck which fits in an old Protec case but it is of course smaller.

 

[EdJ]

Nomad cases in Market Harborough will custom manufacture to high quality. It is important to be really explicit. My sopranino case is brilliant but slightly wider than I wanted. I wanted it just wide enough and just long enough for the instrument, like they did for Sops in 1920s but was not clear enough and they modelled it on a smaller version of what it was in (some space to the side for mouthpiece etc) so it was a bit wider than hoped but very well made. I took it and they really helpfully remodelled the side part of the interior at a later date. Flight Cases for Sale | Small to Large, UK-Built | Nomad Cases

 

[r. giuseppe]

I have the Ortola mentioned above for my 1927 Conn curvy (Avatar). It doesn’t fit perfectly, the fixed rotation in the original state is fine but the neck angle of the horn is to small. But there is enough foam I could make it work with some heat and some tape. I made a groove for the tip of the neck, broadened the area for the neck and slightly for the bell flare. Now it is OK. The octave key is still held open but nothing gets out of regulation.

There are certainly better, pricier and sexier options and some makers who customize them for your horn. But I think this one is (just) alright and can be modified to work.

 

[r. giuseppe]

Here is the fit of the Ortola before the modification. You can see the problem, but it’s only a small tilt that is missing. For me it turned out ok (except that I burned the lining a bit).

Magi makes a beautiful case to order. I asked - if I remember correctly it was about 4 times the Ortola…