Case for Contra

[Robert Sabin]

I was checking out Bob Golliur and the AI Contra carrying case that he carrys. I'm looking for something that might be suitable for traveling, when I have to check my gear into baggage with an airline. Has anyone used this or any other case for such a purpose? What's the best way to go?

[erik II]

I think someone here once suggested one of those plastic drum flight cases. I don't know which size, but you should add some space for padding I guess. Maybe floor tam size. Sounded like a smart solution for air transport.

[Bob Gollihur]

Originally posted by Robert Sabin
I was checking out Bob Golliur and the AI Contra carrying case that he carrys. I'm looking for something that might be suitable for traveling, when I have to check my gear into baggage with an airline. Has anyone used this or any other case for such a purpose? What's the best way to go?

FYI, the AI case is a nice Levy's padded 14x14 tom-tom case with the AI logo on it. You may want to look into a hard case for such a drum, although many aren't really flight cases. However, you'd think that some "stock" ATA 14x14 cases might be suitable, and I suspect that form-fitting support foam would be necessary. If you don't find anything and haven't a source, I did get a nice bass case from a NY outfit called Discount Cases something (forget their name, but they advertise in the back of most Bass Player mags) and they make custom boxes.

[Wil Davis]

I have the AI cases for both my AI contra and the extension speaker, and I don't think I'd check them in as baggage. The cases are too soft for that. They do a great job of protecting the contents when handled with reasonable care (and my cats think they're great for scratching posts!) by I don't think they would handle the abuse which they'd invariably get from baggage-handlers (the AI cases, that is :> ). Hard-shell cases are what is called for - but h/s cases = mucho $$$$$ :<

- Wil

[contrabajisimo]

Can anybody suggest a retailer that carries soft padded cases for the older version of AI Contra combo? Mr. Gollihur carries the ones that fit the II series unfortunately. Thanks.

[Bob Gollihur]

Originally Posted by Karim Yengsep

Can anybody suggest a retailer that carries soft padded cases for the older version of AI Contra combo? Mr. Gollihur carries the ones that fit the II series unfortunately. Thanks.

You can get a Levy's 14x14 tom tom case as a substitute. It is the same except that it lacks the shoulder strap.

[MerryPrankster]

My marching band has hardshell snare cases that lack padding but have the strap. You could throw some small pillows in there and that might work. dont know about prices though....

[anonymous0726]

If you're going to fly, check out Anvil cases and their counterparts. The classic solution.

[contrabajisimo]

Thanks, I'll check out the drum cases.