MTS vs SKB hard cases?

[arpthark]

Any experience with one brand or the other? Which do you prefer? Let me hear your opinions / experience. Are the SKBs worth the extra cash?

Thanks!

Blake

[pjv]

Love the MTS sous cases; you can jump on them.
Hate their tuba cases. Reminds me of the Conn cases; pretty tough all over EXCEPT the lid. You can dent it in just above the valve section with one hand. Above the valve section. Bad idea.
My 2 cents.
-Pat

[arpthark]

Bump. Any experience with SKB? Anyone, anyone, Bueller, Bueller...

[ScottM]

I used an MTS case on a recent trip to China and came back with no damage to the horn. This included a flight on a Chinese ariline. I added some padding to the bell area and some bubble wrap to help hold it in place but not any damage to the horn. I did visit the factory on my return and they made a pad for the bell section and one for the side for a better fit.
Super nice people and a solid product for the money
Scott M