Which tuba bag?

[Kleintuba]

I'm thinking of getting a bag for my new Eastman 632 (which I love, BTW). I'm looking at the Gard 63 MLK, the Protec Platinum, and a Kronkhite. Any opinions on which is best?

[Voisi1ev]

Grabbed an Alteri for my Conn 52J. Pretty good, took about 12 weeks to come in, but it sounds like that is getting faster. Whenever I asked Matt Walters about it that is what he recommenced.

[adsteve]

I bought the Miraphone 1293 gig bag. It was a tight fit, but I felt it had a bit more protection. It's a top loader, but it worked great for my 632.

[Kleintuba]

Update - Protec told me they don't make a bag to fit this tuba. I sent Gard a detailed set of measurements and I'm waiting for them to get back to me. Cronkhite now makes bags specifically for this horn, attesting to its popularity. I really don't want a top-loader.

Yes, the case that comes with the 632 is great and I think would even work on a plane, and I haven't used a tuba bag in about 30 years, but I'm getting tired of manhandling it in and out of the back of my car.

[scottw]

Messina Covers?

[Ken Crawford]

Messina bags look good in pictures, never handled one. Other than that, Cronkhite bags are hands down, unquestionably the best you can get.