Will the smaller version of this case fit my conn 52J with an 18" bell? It seems as if it would I am just wondering if you all have any experience.
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Conn 52J case help
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Conn 52J case help
Conn 24j
Miraphone 186 BBb
Pan American “14k” Sousaphone
King 625 baritone
Custom bass flugelhorn
Dillion double trigger bass trombone
Chinese Superbone
Miraphone 186 BBb
Pan American “14k” Sousaphone
King 625 baritone
Custom bass flugelhorn
Dillion double trigger bass trombone
Chinese Superbone
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Re: Conn 52J case help
That's what I was thinking and assume it should work. I could if I was really compelled to, buy a piece of foam for the bottom.
Conn 24j
Miraphone 186 BBb
Pan American “14k” Sousaphone
King 625 baritone
Custom bass flugelhorn
Dillion double trigger bass trombone
Chinese Superbone
Miraphone 186 BBb
Pan American “14k” Sousaphone
King 625 baritone
Custom bass flugelhorn
Dillion double trigger bass trombone
Chinese Superbone
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Re: Conn 52J case help
If you're thinking of buying one of those new, I think you'd have better luck with something more fitted to your horn. Alteiri bags don't cost much more, and will be made to measure. Not the greatest protection you'll ever have, but they are popular and certainly function to get tubas from "here" to "there."
Of course, if you're looking at a used protec bag (and at a used price), it's a different story. My general rule of thumb is to buy the best case you can afford. If you have no case and want a poor-fitting case to have *something*, that is certainly a good step (been there, done that).
Of course, if you're looking at a used protec bag (and at a used price), it's a different story. My general rule of thumb is to buy the best case you can afford. If you have no case and want a poor-fitting case to have *something*, that is certainly a good step (been there, done that).
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Re: Conn 52J case help
Get a Miraphone 1291 bag from WWBW. Great protection at a reasonable price.
Roger
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