I've got a Cronkhite bag on order for my Alex 163, but with the crud-related shutdowns, I'm guessing it's going to be quite a while until they get to it. An uncovered tuba in a house with 2 little kids makes me nervous.
Anyone out there have something that will fit an Alex 163?
Gig bag for Alex 163
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bort
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opus37
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Re: Gig bag for Alex 163
I have reunion blues bag, side loader in maroon cordura. It came with my miraphone 383. That horn is 37 inches tall, 17 inches wide and has a 15 inch bell. I don't know if that will fit your Alex. It's in good shape, no cuts or rips. It is a bit dirty around the outside bell rim area, but that could be cleaned off. The shoulder straps are brand new.
Brian
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bort
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Re: Gig bag for Alex 163
^Thanks Brian. Not the right size though
One last bump... 41.5" tall, 16.5" bell...
One last bump... 41.5" tall, 16.5" bell...
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Mark Horne
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Re: Gig bag for Alex 163
The 163 will fit into any bag designed for a Miraphone 186. Glenn used the same pattern for both, and I can confirm that it's a good fit.
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bort
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Re: Gig bag for Alex 163
Bump...
Because who knows how long the order for my Cronkhite bag will take...
Because who knows how long the order for my Cronkhite bag will take...
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bort
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Re: Gig bag for Alex 163
Thanks Wade!
I'm not too concerned about the fit of the Cronkhite, Lee placed that order when I bought it from him, so clearly, he knows what he's doing.
My issue is that I currently have the best tuba I've ever owned, sitting uncovered in a closet. Would like to get it protected until the real bag is ready.
I haven't prowled eBay in a while (usually hate doing that), but will look there too.
Thanks!
I'm not too concerned about the fit of the Cronkhite, Lee placed that order when I bought it from him, so clearly, he knows what he's doing.
My issue is that I currently have the best tuba I've ever owned, sitting uncovered in a closet. Would like to get it protected until the real bag is ready.
I haven't prowled eBay in a while (usually hate doing that), but will look there too.
Thanks!
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Re: Gig bag for Alex 163
Bort, what is the bell size and height of your Alex?. I can probably send you a bag to borrow/trial...
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Re: Gig bag for Alex 163
Bort,
I use one of the bright blue Miraphone 186 top-loading bags for my Alex 163 (that I picked up a year ago). I have Cronkhite cases for other horns. Maybe the Cronkhite cases are a bit better, but I have no complaints with the Miraphone bag.
Good luck.
I use one of the bright blue Miraphone 186 top-loading bags for my Alex 163 (that I picked up a year ago). I have Cronkhite cases for other horns. Maybe the Cronkhite cases are a bit better, but I have no complaints with the Miraphone bag.
Good luck.
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Re: Gig bag for Alex 163
Thanks!tubalamb wrote:Bort,
I use one of the bright blue Miraphone 186 top-loading bags for my Alex 163 (that I picked up a year ago). I have Cronkhite cases for other horns. Maybe the Cronkhite cases are a bit better, but I have no complaints with the Miraphone bag.
Good luck.
I had one for my 188 several years ago, and agree that it was a really nice bag. I'll have to check it out and see what they cost these days.
Edit: in 2011, I paid $279 for my Miraphone gig bag. Today's price is $379. You get what you pay for, but that's still a good chunk of change.