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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?

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.

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.

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.

Messina Covers?

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