Besson 994 Hard Case Options

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Besson 994 Hard Case Options

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I'm researching new case options to fit the Besson 994. Large 3+1 compensating BBb tuba.

Anyone have any experience with anything other than the factory hard case? The current case has failed spectacularly. The housing around the wheels has cracked and one wheel has fallen off. Repairing the case is 'problematic' because there is nothing structural to attach to behind the plastic shell. Buying another factory case is an option but not ideal.

On paper the large SKB case looks like it might fit quite nicely. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Besson 994 stands about 38.5" tall and has a 19" bell. At the leadpipe it is about 19" wide, 21" if you include the receiver sticking out.

Any experiences or suggestions welcomed.

Thanks bunches!
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