Unboxing of the Accord Case

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Re: Unboxing of the Accord Case

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PaulTkachenko wrote:How is the case holding up?
It's absolutely Great. I have a second model they made me and it is superior to the original prototype I had (which was still pretty good) I have been using the updated model since July 2012, and the prototype I got in Sept 2011.

The updated version has stronger handles, wheel housings, hinges and lip. (if anyone has purchased one, this is most likely the version they have received)

It is my every-day case. I don't use a gigbag anymore. The case has saved my horn so many times -- including the time a few months ago when a bicyclist was hauling *** and hit me while walking while wearing the case on my back... the horn went flying off of me over my head up into the air and landed on the pavement probably 15 feet away from me. Horn and case were just fine. Had it been a gigbag, my horn would have most likely have been completely destroyed.

FYI -- The company, being in Croatia, can be a bit 'old-school' with it's electronic communications. If anyone has had trouble with email addresses, drop me a line - I've recently been in contact with them and have updated info.*


*note -- I don't work for the company, I'm just spreading the word.
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Re: Unboxing of the Accord Case

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They are seriously expensive ...

It was fine flying with it?

Also, what's the total weight of tuba in case?

I need to keep my tuba and case under 23kg.
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Re: Unboxing of the Accord Case

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PaulTkachenko wrote:They are seriously expensive ...

It was fine flying with it?

Also, what's the total weight of tuba in case?

I need to keep my tuba and case under 23kg.

I've flown with it many times, both international and domestic. With my 186 in there (which is a light horn) and no extra crap, it tops out at under 19kg. My horn weighs between 8-9kg, as does the case itself. (off the top of my head)
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