Accessories Very protective tenor sax cases? (To survive lots of walking)

[rhysonsax]

I tend to prefer slim contoured hardshell cases, and carry them over the shoulder. I admit I don't walk that far, mostly a couple of 100 meters between parking/bus stop and rehearsal/gig. Switzerland is smaller than London and it's suburbs....

Google tells me that the area of Greater London is 1,569 square km and that of Switzerland is 41,291 square km.

Interestingly (to me) the population of Switzerland is about 9.2 million people and that of Greater London about 9.1 million.

Rhys

 

[PigSquealer]

Two Martin saxes in thier original cases. They are not good (the cases). Not even when they were new. The saxes are too small for the cases.

Cases for a Martin Handcraft 1938 and a Martin Magna 1959.
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I had to fill up around the saxes ..... .

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Yes, a few modern enhancements is a good thing. Maybe the working environment these lived in was different when made.
Still at 66 to 87 years of use the case works and the saxophones too. That’s bad ?

 

[willyoueverwin]

Just in case anyone wanted a (not very helpful!) update - I ordered a BAM New Trekking tenor case, because it looked supportive and comfortable for walking... only to find that my Yamaha 32 does not fit! My quest continues

 

[mizmar]

Switzerland is 41,291 square km.

Or twice that if you account for topology.

 

[PigSquealer]

Just in case anyone wanted a (not very helpful!) update - I ordered a BAM New Trekking tenor case, because it looked supportive and comfortable for walking... only to find that my Yamaha 32 does not fit! My quest continues

That’s a big disappointment. Does BAM have a fit chart ? There may be another model that fits.

 

[Dr G]

That’s a big disappointment. Does BAM have a fit chart ? There may be another model that fits.

I recall that the BAM website used to cite that their cases were designed for Selmer Mk VI. It follows that most modern horns are an homage to the VI so most modern horns should fit. Borgani was an exception that BAM made a badged special order case for. J-K will not fit. I am surprised that Yamaha does not.

Edit: Yep, fit is still listed as “based on Mk VI”

 

[Ivan]

Just in case...

Nice pun

 

[greenstripe]

Found this on Dawkes. May be worth giving them a ring and see if they can advise on your best options:

Yamaha 62 Tenor Saxophone Case

Order the Yamaha 62 Tenor Saxophone Case online today from Dawkes Music, the Woodwind & Brass specialists. 4.9/5 on Feefo - FAST delivery

www.dawkes.co.uk

 

[rhysonsax]

rhysonsax: Switzerland is 41,291 square km

mizmar: Or twice that if you account for topology.

I enjoy the Stand-up Maths" channel on YouTube, hosted by Matt Parker. He has an interesting episode about the maths of the claimed land area of different countries, how it is calculated, whether it takes account of topology etc. It also touches on fractals and map projections.

Towards the end of the episode it considers which countries have 2 dimensional ("flat footprint") land areas that would be most affected by taking account of topology.

View: https://youtu.be/PtKhbbcc1Rc?si=CKhchJVGkhkD4sPW&t=889


It concludes that Switzerland's area increases by almost 7% if terrain is taken into account.

I do enjoy a bit of maths in the morning.

Rhys

 

[AlonW]

My Pro Tec case has backpack straps.

 

[LAP13]

Noone has mentioned the BSS as yet.
Pricey but looks good

Check this comparison against the Cabine >

View: https://youtu.be/KJbLmwbyjbc

I don't have one so no skin in the game

NB: I have Hiscox and agree that a Gap cap is the way to go with ensuring a snug fit
They are awesome, solid cases but do lack storage room, you'll only fit the essentials and probably don't meet your criteria ref backpack etc.

 

[move2nv]

Hi all, new user here (but long time lurker!)

I am on the market for a very protective tenor sax case and wondered if you could advise me?

I am confused by all the options (BAM, Protec, etc).
My requirements are:

• must have backpack straps
• must be comfortable (so I can walk distances with it)
• most importantly - provides significant protection/suspension to prevent the saxophone from knocks

My tenor sax often has to come with me all over the London Underground and I have found over the last couple of years that it needs frequent small repairs and adjustments - I think this might be because my generic Gear4Music hard foam case is not protective enough and it is getting knocked about with all that walking.

I am willing to look at second hand as well as new. I was look at a BAM Cabine but it doesn't look that comfortable to carry...

Thank you in advance!

Hi since you live in the UK try out Hiscox sax cases for Alto and Tenor. These are the best cases I’ve ever owned. And they are made in the UK.

 

[rhysonsax]

Hi since you live in the UK try out Hiscox sax cases for Alto and Tenor. These are the best cases I’ve ever owned. And they are made in the UK.

Great cases but they aren't made in the UK any more. I believe that the manufacturing business moved to Poland and has once again closed down, this time without ever making saxophone cases.

So Hiscox sax cases will be collectors' items.

Rhys

 

[Ivan]

I have modified a Protec Baritone case (fits Low Bb and Low A) to beef up the Protec-tion

The case is a solid plywood and canvas construction, but my bari rattles inside it. The top end knocks against the back of the case without cushioning and the few cushions at the back of the case are too soft to protect the sax in the event of a drop. There is also side to side play that means the sax can knock up against the lid

The cushioning I have made is removable, so the case is not damaged and keeps its resale value. I can also remove the insert to allow me to put a Low A Bari in the case

I like the case because it has shoulder straps, handy outer pockets and a solid shell. I don't mind having to modify it, but some alto and tenor cases (not for Low Bb Bari) are very snug with mods, e.g. BAM Cabine

View: https://youtu.be/jkQOg9wyc2o?is=ec0UKiQyotCvBMGn