Cheap Hardcase or Multiple-Instrument Cases

**TheEmptyCell** · #1 02-09-2009, 10:04 PM

My wife just hit me with the fact that when we move, I'm going to need cases for all my instruments. I'd like to get hard-cases OR semi-hard cases like the SKB ones. I need around 8 cases... maybe more. Spending $50 each at MusiciansFriend, while a worthy investment, just seems silly.

Are there any other sources for a good, hard case that'll keep an instrument well protected while on the move, but won't break the bank?
Can you buy cases in bulk for a discount anywhere?
Does anyone produce a big rolling case to fit multiple instruments besides AS Case (or whatever the site was)?

T-Bird · #2 02-09-2009, 11:28 PM

Hi.

If You only need the case for moving, I'd suggest renting an instrument tour case from a sound company. Shouldn't break the bank.

Alternatively You can keep your eye out for a large universal ATA-style case and make the dividers yourself. The ones for large profile spotlights are big enough to sleep in (and I have).

Storing a single huge ATA case might be a PITA though, and whatever You put in there, be prepared to have 4 persons when moving it. They get really heavy, really fast.

Regards
Sam

**TheEmptyCell** · #3 02-10-2009, 07:45 AM

I know about the heavy thing. I was looking at some custom ones were the case alone weighs 200 lbs. Now, if I planned on keeping the instrument on the ground floor, and the instruments in it at all times, I'd go for it, but since I don't foresee a world tour anytime soon, the case just isn't in the cards.