User_35092 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 for something like a motif Xf8, flightcase that is considered light. I get new gear
Tonysounds Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 The lightest youll get away with is the SKB. If you are doing ACTUAL airline travel with it, I would pony up and get it from Motifator.com if possible. They are the same identical case, but the Motifator case is actually custom foamed for the Motif 8. Keep in mind that the Motif 8 in its SKB/Motifator case is 99lbs. You wont find a lighter case that provides any protection. I flew my Motif 8 around the world for 2 years in its Motifator case, no problems. It literally went through at least 135 commercial airline baggage crews. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me.
bhodaway10 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I've never tried one of these before but when I saw the link from Dave Ferris, it seems pretty cool. http://coloradocase.com/customkeyboardrigidcaselarge.aspx $$$ though! www.brianho.net http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brianho www.youtube.com/brianhojazz
rappa29 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I'd have to say SKB as well. I have an SKB that I bought new for my VK7 back in '98. I didn't fly with it, but it did 3 years worth of suv\truck\van\trailer duty! I still have it and use it for my XK1\NE3. I had an SKB for my ASR-10 back in the day and flew with it once. I watched it fall from a vertical position off the skycab's handtruck with a resounding SLAM!! ZERO internal\external damage to the ASR-10. Actually, that case was so tough, the person that stole my ASR-10 also stole the case!
Tonysounds Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 That Colorado Case looks pretty happening actually.Dave or whoever has one, how is the keyboard secured, or do they custom pad it? How has it held out? Considering what cases cost these days, I guess its not that expensive, but Im a fan of bargain hunting. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me.
Jim Alfredson Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Cases can be pricey, but consider how much your Motif XF8 costs. It's worth the investment to get the best case you can. The Colorado Case looks really nice. I have one of these for my Privia: http://www.gatorcases.com/Default.aspx?Section=Products&Page=Details&CategoryID=4434&CatalogID=11583 Obviously that wouldn't fit the Motif, but they make ones with more depth. I have not flown with the Privia yet, but I wouldn't be worried about doing so. The case is really bad-ass. I'm thinking of getting another one in that line for my XK3. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock
Ken Beaumont Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I use the 76 key version of the Gator case with my SP4-7. Very happy with it. Link Boards: Kurzweil SP-6, Roland FA-08, VR-09, DeepMind 12 Modules: Korg Radias, Roland D-05, Bk7-m & Sonic Cell
MAJUSCULE Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 My buddy's father owns and operates Rock Solid Cases. You might think I'm biased, but I haven't seen anything as solid as these anywhere. It's worth considering. Eric Website Gear page
jimmymio Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I use an Anvil XLT case for my Yam S90ES. It's 30% lighter than their standard case. I've used it hundreds of times and it's good as new. JP 1935 Mason & Hamlin Model A Korg Kronos 2 73 Nord Electro 6D 61 Yam S90ES Rhodes Stage 73 (1972)
User_35092 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 I've never tried one of these before but when I saw the link from Dave Ferris, it seems pretty cool. http://coloradocase.com/customkeyboardrigidcaselarge.aspx $$$ though! Cant' Find, how much it weights I get new gear
Tonysounds Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I've never tried one of these before but when I saw the link from Dave Ferris, it seems pretty cool. http://coloradocase.com/customkeyboardrigidcaselarge.aspx $$$ though! Youre probably look at about 10-15 lbs. max. The outer shell is actually just a cloth bag wrapped around a hard foam insert that is lined with velour (cloth). This is a deluxe gig bag, but not a flight case by any means. Fit your handling only (because the keyboard is yours and youll take care of it). I would not be throwing it into a van with a ton of other gear, or worse yet, ship it or fly with it. Cant' Find, how much it weights Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me.
bhodaway10 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 It looks like you can order "fiberglass reinforcement" if "the case will be out of your direct control." For a mere $289. In all seriousness, I bet a nice case will last a very long time. www.brianho.net http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brianho www.youtube.com/brianhojazz
WhiteLeather Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 As has been remarked, light is not as important as how you're moving it around. Even around Atlanta, I used a full ATA case with built-in wheels. So many times I've had to get through crowds to get to the stage, and in a room of drinkers, I felt so much better about the protection. An SKB, Gator, or similar can be good for that as well, but an ATA usually offers a form-fitting protection rather than a couple of straps you hope will hold your keyboard in place. By the way, most people I've seen using a wheeled keyboard case carry it low, so that they're dealing with the weight AND the length of the case. I've found that wheeling it almost vertical puts the weight on the wheels and not your arms and back. You also have a much easier to maneuver and smaller footprint as you make your way through a crowd or even crowded backstage. Spend your money on the maximum protection you think you'll need.
User_35092 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 SKB 49 Lbs!! is the best i can get?? darn!! I get new gear
cocaseco Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I've never tried one of these before but when I saw the link from Dave Ferris, it seems pretty cool. http://coloradocase.com/customkeyboardrigidcaselarge.aspx $$$ though! Youre probably look at about 10-15 lbs. max. The outer shell is actually just a cloth bag wrapped around a hard foam insert that is lined with velour (cloth). This is a deluxe gig bag, but not a flight case by any means. Fit your handling only (because the keyboard is yours and youll take care of it). I would not be throwing it into a van with a ton of other gear, or worse yet, ship it or fly with it. Cant' Find, how much it weights Actually Tony you are incorrect. It is nothing like a gig bag, not sure how you got to that? Although, we do make an awesome custom gig bag if that's what you want. The technology we use to build this case is the same as we use for harps. In the harp world we are the leader in flight rated cases, and we have thousands of these in use. Since 1993 when we started, we have never had a catastropic failure resulting in a lost instrument. Our cases are used by people who are flying 200 days a year and have to have their instrument arrive safely as it is their livelyhood. We put the Cordura shell on the outside for some very specific reasons, 1) we want to look a bit different than every other black case, 2)the chell can be removed for easy cleaning or light repairs, 3)Flexibility with custom configurations. We can add any combination of pockets for you. Have you ever actualy seen of of our cases or were you just "guessing"? Please feel free to contact us at Colorado Case Company if you have more questions, we are always willing to spend some time educating you about our products, as well as other options. As for the weight, each case is custom made, not modified, but actually built from scratch for your instrument. Hence the weights vary. They are very lightweight and if you want to call with specifics of your keyboard, we can get you an estimate of weight.
timwat Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Colorado Case, So with the fiberglass inserts, the rigid case is intended as a true flight-rated case? It appears to close with a standard zipper (just like a gig bag) rather than TSA-approved locks, but I'm just guessing that from the pix. And while weight varies as each is custom, can you give us some sort of range for an 88-key case? Also, for many 88's it's a back saver to have wheels built in. Is that an option? ..
MonksDream Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 TIm - I'm guessing you haven't had a chance to check out their site yet. It looks like wheels are an option on the keyboard cases. Interestingly, the site suggests they may be the similar to the ones for the harp cases; which attach with Velcro(?) but I didn't see any examples. cocaseco - over to you... Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker
MonksDream Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Ahh, found them: Colorado Standard Harp Case Wheels and the Deluxe Case Wheels. Nice looking implementation. Add a shoulder tow-strap to keep the case as vertical as possible and you're in business. Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker
timwat Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I see...no, hadn't spent any time pouring over their site when I typed the question. That's a novel idea - wheel unit attaches via velcro. Their site makes me more and more curious - but the cost makes me less and less. Life is funny that way. ..
Dave Ferris Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Almost bought one of those CCs for my CP300 but then the CP5 came out and I sold the CP300. Fwiw, I spoke with someone named Steve at CC last time I was inquiring, it's been at least a year and a half now though. I was considering the CC for the CP5, but now with the Kronos coming out, I'm not sure if I'm going to do 73 or 88 on that (or even get one for that matter). Basically I don't want to spend the dough on a custom fit when I'm never sure I'm going to keep any keyboard long term. The price of the CC does seem high but when comparing it to the lightest "flyweight" case for the CP5 from A&S here in town, whose price (last August, probably has gone up) was $910, the CC doesn't seem so bad. For right now I'm hanging with my discontinued Yamaha YBS882 bag till it tears and is not repairable. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 2005 NY Steinway D Yamaha AvantGrand N3X, CP88, P515
MonksDream Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 For right now I'm hanging with my discontinued Yamaha YBS882 bag till it tears and is not repairable. I have one of those Yamaha YBS bags for my RD300GX and love it! The tow strap and the wheels make all the difference. I wish I knew who made them for Yamaha so I could get a few more. The YBS cost around $200 in the size I needed so CC's price sounds reasonable; especially for something that can take being chucked into a cargo hold and keep your instrument in one piece. Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker
User_35092 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Posted March 25, 2011 990 for a flight case??! .. wish one ? I get new gear
User_35092 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Posted March 25, 2011 lmengineering.com too heavy I get new gear
Tonysounds Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 I've never tried one of these before but when I saw the link from Dave Ferris, it seems pretty cool. http://coloradocase.com/customkeyboardrigidcaselarge.aspx $$$ though! Youre probably look at about 10-15 lbs. max. The outer shell is actually just a cloth bag wrapped around a hard foam insert that is lined with velour (cloth). This is a deluxe gig bag, but not a flight case by any means. Fit your handling only (because the keyboard is yours and youll take care of it). I would not be throwing it into a van with a ton of other gear, or worse yet, ship it or fly with it. Cant' Find, how much it weights Actually Tony you are incorrect. It is nothing like a gig bag, not sure how you got to that? Although, we do make an awesome custom gig bag if that's what you want. Yeah Im not sure how I came up with that either, seeing as I read that in your website (from the link provided): These custom made rigid cases are designed to provide the maximum protection without a lot of weight. The cases are made from a 1" thick iso foam laminate. The inside is covered in a soft grey craft velour. So rather than retyping your ad copy from your website, what is the iso foam laminate? Is it a hard foam (like Styrofoam), or a dense yet pliable foam (typically what comes in universal cases, firm, yet still providing cushion)? Explain to us who apparently are misinterpreting your website, because I think it sounds like a good product. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me.
Dave Ferris Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 990 for a flight case??! .. wish one ? Are you referring to the price I quoted on the A&S case midjir? Yeah, it seems like a lot to me also but A&S for my money makes the best flight case in the biz. This new "flyweight" materiel that A&S uses I've been told is the most cutting edge, lightweight materiel available today for making ATA cases. And is the case (no pun intended) with anything of higher quality, ya gets what ya pay for. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 2005 NY Steinway D Yamaha AvantGrand N3X, CP88, P515
bhodaway10 Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 Cocaseco, It seems like your company has a lot of quality products. However, all of us have to go through your website and it seems that for both your gig bag and your rigid case have one or maybe two pictures. It would be helpful for me to see a few more pictures especially ones that might be closer in detail. Also, a rough estimate of weight would be extremely helpful as well (although I understand that they're mostly custom cases.) Like "a keyboard case that is ___ x ___ weighs ____). If one doesn't weight that much, it would be great for my xk3c. The Yamaha YBS gig bags have very heavy cardboard/plastic covered foam which makes the case very rigid. Does your gig bags also have these? As for the wheels - very cool. www.brianho.net http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brianho www.youtube.com/brianhojazz
Tonysounds Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 Is it just me, or is the picture of the case in the Coloardo link beat to crap at the bottom? Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me.
Outkaster Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 Here is a light case for you Tony! http://i56.tinypic.com/2njjzia.jpg http://i51.tinypic.com/b4yic7.jpg "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com
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