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    Hardshell fiberglass cases

    Working for a music retailer has gotten me jealous of string players and their cool, colorful hard cases. Does anyone on here have any experience with cases like that for euphonium?

    The closest I can find is this one by Crossrock here: https://www.amazon.com/Crossrock-Eup...07TBFB5S1?th=1 Looks alright but might need a little bit of custom padding, and who knows if it accommodates a side-facing 4th valve.

    I know I can't really do any better than my Marcus Bonna, but I just love the looks of all those cello cases, man!
    Sean Kissane
    Low Brass Specialist, Paige's Music
    Principal Euphonium, Indianapolis Brass Choir
    Principal Euphonium, Crossroads Brass Band

  2. I'm not sure how easily they can be found or imported to the U.S., but there's a similar fiberglass hardcase by C.C. Shiny that I've seen sold in Japan. Here's an example.

    Photos of a Willson 2900 in the case, and of someone using the backpack straps: https://mikikangen.exblog.jp/17974346/

    Link from Amazon Japan with more colors (and a slightly different latch design): https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/C-C-Sh...dp/B01D1EUDEY/

    If I remember correctly, these are made by the same company that produces the J.W. Eastman fiberglass cases.

    -Another model from Japan that looks similar to the Crossrock, branded "Marcato"

    -There's also a line made by Bags, although these are zippered as opposed to latched, and have a pair of wheels built in.

    In any case, I agree about the colors! I have a metallic green Eastman trombone case that I love the color of, in addition to how compact and fairly sturdy it is.
    Willson 2900 TA-1 Euphonium - Denis Wick 4AM
    Yamaha YSL-643 Trombone - Bob Reeves BrassArk 5G "Gladstone"
    Yamaha YSL-8440 Trombone - Denis Wick 5BS
    VMI 3301S BBb Tuba - Schilke Helleberg

    Past:
    York Preference 3067 Euphonium - Denis Wick 4AL
    Benge 165F Trombone - Benge Marcellus
    Wessex BR140 Baritone - Denis Wick 6BS
    F.E. Olds Special Trombone (ca. 1941)

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