Chris98
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Hi, I’m beginning the initial research into shaped tenor sax cases. I currently haul my tenor around in the case it came with and although perfectly acceptable for that, it’s a bit boxy and I much prefer comfort of the shaped alto case I have.
But I’m finding it a bit tricky to narrow down the field...
The Hiscox Tenor Sax Case - looks okay and they have a good reputation but it looks quite bulky with limited room for even a box of reeds let a lone a spare mouthpiece (not that I have a spare mouthpiece). Also slightly worrying is that they spell saxophone as saxophone in their URL although not on the page!
I’ve noticed a lot of manufactures are choosing to use zips and I understand that once the zip has gone the case has pretty much had it, but my alto case has a zip and it’s not been a problem (touch wood) so it’s not a deal breaker for me.
BAM Softpack Tenor Case - styling wise I prefer it over the Hiscox but again it has limited storage.
The Pro Tec PB305CTBX looks good and has what looks like a reasonably decent outside accessory pouch.
Then there is the Jakob-Winter range which includes the Green LinE, Fibreglass & ABS-plastic which look similar to the BAM Softpack Tenor Case’s in terms of style.
None of them are particularly cheap, but I've invested in my sax and so it would seem a little odd not to provide it with some sort of decent protection especially as I'm taking it out more often these days.
If you’ve had any experience with any of these cases or would suggest something different I’d be grateful to hear from you.
All the best,
Chris
But I’m finding it a bit tricky to narrow down the field...
The Hiscox Tenor Sax Case - looks okay and they have a good reputation but it looks quite bulky with limited room for even a box of reeds let a lone a spare mouthpiece (not that I have a spare mouthpiece). Also slightly worrying is that they spell saxophone as saxophone in their URL although not on the page!
I’ve noticed a lot of manufactures are choosing to use zips and I understand that once the zip has gone the case has pretty much had it, but my alto case has a zip and it’s not been a problem (touch wood) so it’s not a deal breaker for me.
BAM Softpack Tenor Case - styling wise I prefer it over the Hiscox but again it has limited storage.
The Pro Tec PB305CTBX looks good and has what looks like a reasonably decent outside accessory pouch.
Then there is the Jakob-Winter range which includes the Green LinE, Fibreglass & ABS-plastic which look similar to the BAM Softpack Tenor Case’s in terms of style.
None of them are particularly cheap, but I've invested in my sax and so it would seem a little odd not to provide it with some sort of decent protection especially as I'm taking it out more often these days.
If you’ve had any experience with any of these cases or would suggest something different I’d be grateful to hear from you.
All the best,
Chris
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