Besson Imperial/Yamaha 321 Eb Gig Bag Question

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Besson Imperial/Yamaha 321 Eb Gig Bag Question

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A little outside my knowledge base: I need a Gig Bag for my old Besson Eb; the trouble being, of course, the right-facing bell, making most bags backwards (valves on my back).

Anyone have a make/model recommendation (besides Cronkite)?

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Re: Besson Imperial/Yamaha 321 Eb Gig Bag Question

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Alteri will make you one to your specs so that the valves will be forward and out of your back. Every bag I've owned from them has been great; I'm currently using one for my 983 and my bass trombone, and previously owned one for my old euphonium. All were top notch.
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Re: Besson Imperial/Yamaha 321 Eb Gig Bag Question

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The Yamaha and Imperial are clones :)
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Re: Besson Imperial/Yamaha 321 Eb Gig Bag Question

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My only complaint about Altieri is the difficulty in loading them. I had an end-loader case I loved for my 164 Alex... got it from Tuba World... I wish I knew who made it! It was a much stiffer case, with thicker, firmer padding. Ideas?
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