Unboxing of the Accord Case

[PaulTkachenko]

I suspect those wheels are going to get smashed off in transit ...

I always try and have removable castors on all my flight cases or recessed ones at least. Any bits sticking out are prone to getting smashed off.

[Ben]

The case looks great Joe! The appeal of a lightweight sturdy case combined with backpack option is a fantastic one. If I flew more with tuba, I think I would have to get one. the economics aren't there yet form me. Keep us posted on it's performance as the luggage monkeys try to live up to the challenge.

[bort]

Wow, that is awesome! I assume the backpack straps come off for flying? Looks a little complicated, but I guess it's a tough thing to photograph. Can you post a picture of you wearing it?

Haha, and did anyone else appreciate the irony of the bubble wrap/styrofoam/"Fragile" stickers on the shipping box?

[sloan]

I've always wondered. Why is it necessary to pack a shipping case, in a box, for shipping?

[pgym]

I've always wondered. Why is it necessary to pack a shipping case, in a box, for shipping?

Seriously?

A) to avoid extra charges for irregularly shaped packages; and

B) would YOU be happy if you spent $2k on a brand new case and it arrived on your doorstep fresh from the factor/seller scuffed up from shipper mishandling?

[Tubadork]

So,
what did that bad boy set you back?
B

[winston]

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[PaulTkachenko]

How is the case holding up?

[tubajoe]

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.

[PaulTkachenko]

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.

[tubajoe]

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)