Hey Joris, thanks for the helpful review. Just to add to your information, here's my long-time user experience: I've used a Protec case for my bari since 2011, very much to my satisfaction. However, over the last two years the zipper has become more and more dislodged, i.e. torn from the case. These days I'm using a belt to keep the case closed, not a stylish look but does the trick. My plan is to buy latches and attach them to the case with a riveting tool to be able to close the case again. Once the latch is fixed, I'll tear off the remainders of the zipper. So there is a price to pay for the relatively low price of the Protec case, those handy zippers don't stay attached to the case forever. Nevertheless, I'd recommend the case to everyone who's on a budget.
The Protec case is really good, but for my purposes the Marcus Bonna case is the best. It's pricey, but you get to choose the color of the leather or nylon covering and whether the shell is fiberglass or carbon fiber. I opted for a leather covered fiberglass one. The bari is "suspended" by the ends in the Bonna case so non of the keys are in contact with the inside of the case. In addition, it is able to hold my series II soprano, my flute, and my clarinet. Four instruments in one case. It is amazing. I also have a protec that I got 20 years ago, but never really used it. I preferred the Selmer flight case until I got the Bonna case a few months ago. Great vid, by the view. Informative.
Hey Joris, thanks for the helpful review.
Just to add to your information, here's my long-time user experience:
I've used a Protec case for my bari since 2011, very much to my satisfaction.
However, over the last two years the zipper has become more and more dislodged, i.e. torn from the case.
These days I'm using a belt to keep the case closed, not a stylish look but does the trick.
My plan is to buy latches and attach them to the case with a riveting tool to be able to close the case again. Once the latch is fixed, I'll tear off the remainders of the zipper.
So there is a price to pay for the relatively low price of the Protec case, those handy zippers don't stay attached to the case forever.
Nevertheless, I'd recommend the case to everyone who's on a budget.
The Protec case is really good, but for my purposes the Marcus Bonna case is the best. It's pricey, but you get to choose the color of the leather or nylon covering and whether the shell is fiberglass or carbon fiber. I opted for a leather covered fiberglass one. The bari is "suspended" by the ends in the Bonna case so non of the keys are in contact with the inside of the case.
In addition, it is able to hold my series II soprano, my flute, and my clarinet. Four instruments in one case. It is amazing. I also have a protec that I got 20 years ago, but never really used it. I preferred the Selmer flight case until I got the Bonna case a few months ago.
Great vid, by the view. Informative.
great video bro
Top handle is likely useful for pulling it out of your car
Definitely gonna have to pass on this one… standing upright and wheels are a must for me unfortunately
No all them comes blue inside my cames in black
Nice