tfort Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 In my weekly Harbor Freight coupon email, just noticed a hard rifle case on sale that will fit a lot of keyboards: Harbor Freight Apache 9800 The web page shows it for $140, but with the coupon code 46510024 the price drops to $100. Interior dimensions: 50-3/8 in. x 13-5/8 in. x 5-1/8 in. DB/mods: I know forum policy is generally to not promote certain retailers/prices, but thought that since this isn't really favoring one music retailer or music industry product it would be okay. If not, feel free to delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BbAltered Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Ha Ha!! I can see it now: I pull up to the gig and haul a big huge rifle case into the club. People begin to nervously edge towards the door. Muttering "I'll show you all" to no one in particular, I open up the rifle case and pull out.....my keyboard. Fooled ya!!! J.S. Bach Well Tempered Klavier The collected works of Scott Joplin Ray Charles Genius plus Soul Charlie Parker Omnibook Stevie Wonder Songs in the Key of Life Weather Report Mr. Gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelBLupowitz Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 It's sort of a fun inversion of the old movie stereotype of mobsters carrying tommy guns in violin cases. Samuel B. Lupowitz Musician. Songwriter. Food Enthusiast. Bad Pun Aficionado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BbAltered Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Or as Elvis Costello might tell us: "my aim is true". Buying this for keyboards is a bit of a shot in the dark. 'Cause where keyboard cases are concerned, there is no silver bullet. But some may want to just shoot from the hip and pull the trigger on this. Me, I'm not gonna go off half-cocked, better to wait for the smoke to clear. I knew a guy who worked as a hired gun - he was a vegun - he got the wrong case and went ballistic when he realized it. J.S. Bach Well Tempered Klavier The collected works of Scott Joplin Ray Charles Genius plus Soul Charlie Parker Omnibook Stevie Wonder Songs in the Key of Life Weather Report Mr. Gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatoboy Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 You'll get killed . . .the cops will kill you. They'll think you are more of a lunatic than you already are (about keyboards that is)! CP-50, YC 73, FP-80, PX5-S, NE-5d61, Kurzweil SP6, XK-3, CX-3, Hammond XK-3, Yamaha YUX Upright, '66 B3/Leslie 145/122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardware Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Ha Ha!! I can see it now: I pull up to the gig and haul a big huge rifle case into the club. People begin to nervously edge towards the door. Muttering "I'll show you all" to no one in particular, I open up the rifle case and pull out.....my keyboard. Fooled ya!!! I unload my 7.62 Ammo Case first. Come back and get my Standtastic Stand and a pair of handgun cases that hold an HX-3 and the SE-02. This tends to fend off possible dirtbags thinking Id be an easy score. Its obvious Im a musician once the speakers are loaded in, but it doesnt hurt keeping a mic in your front right pocket the whole time too. The Pelican cases are excellent quality and it might not be visible but those little squares of sponge can be removed to perfectly fit any item. Dont throw those away. Thats a sweet looking case for 100 hundred bucks. Magnus C350 + FMR RNP + Realistic Unisphere Mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I have a Pelican 1750 Case that I used with a Nord Stage / Electro 73. I bought it without the foam insert and instead used my red gig bag as padding inside. The combination is the best flight case I've ever used. I kept the case when I sold out of Nords but I will sell it, nudge nudge wink wink. I bought it shortly after 9/11 when I was flying on armed forces show tours (multinational version of USO) to the Middle East. The least I can say is that it attracted a lot of attention at the airports! ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 In my weekly Harbor Freight coupon email, just noticed a hard rifle case on sale that will fit a lot of keyboards: Harbor Freight Apache 9800 The web page shows it for $140, but with the coupon code 46510024 the price drops to $100. Interior dimensions: 50-3/8 in. x 13-5/8 in. x 5-1/8 in. Dang...so close. Was looking for a cheap hard case for my Stage 3: Height: 4.7" Width: 50.7" Depth: 13" Just a hair short. Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coker Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 What does this case weigh? CA93, MODX8, YC88, K8.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyMoe Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I use a very similar (gun) case for my Hammond SK-1 73 and it works great! Cant remember but I think mine was less than $100. Montage 7, Mojo 61, PC-3, XK-3c Pro, Kronos 88, Hammond SK-1, Motif XF- 7, Hammond SK-2, Roland FR-1, FR-18, Hammond B3 - Blond, Hammond BV -Cherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Here is a thread from a few years ago discussing rifle cases and Nords: Clonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 In my weekly Harbor Freight coupon email, just noticed a hard rifle case on sale that will fit a lot of keyboards: Harbor Freight Apache 9800 The web page shows it for $140, but with the coupon code 46510024 the price drops to $100. Interior dimensions: 50-3/8 in. x 13-5/8 in. x 5-1/8 in. Dang...so close. Was looking for a cheap hard case for my Stage 3: Height: 4.7" Width: 50.7" Depth: 13" Just a hair short. Converting the mm, it looks like the stage is really 50.66. The case is 50.38. Less than .3 of an inch...might be worth trying out to see how exact those numbers really are. Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Converting the mm, it looks like the stage is really 50.66. The case is 50.38. Less than .3 of an inch...might be worth trying out to see how exact those numbers really are. Yeah, thought about that. But I'm knee deep in holidays/moving to a new house/end of year work rush/etc. So probably going to let it slide for now. I have a semi-rigid case that works fine and I'm the only one hauling the Stage, so not urgent. Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Link Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 The web page shows it for $140, but with the coupon code 46510024 the price drops to $100. "Sorry, the coupon code you have entered is not valid." aka âmisterdregsâ Nord Electro 5D 73 Yamaha P105 Kurzweil PC3LE7 Motion Sound KP200S Schimmel 6-10LE QSC CP-12 Westone AM Pro 30 IEMs Rolls PM55P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Link Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 This would fit for my Nord Electro 5D, saves 6 lbs and more than $70. https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Weather-Tactical-Case-42-Inch/dp/B00E2217I6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542832884&sr=8-1&keywords=plano+all+weather+tactical+gun+case+42-inch aka âmisterdregsâ Nord Electro 5D 73 Yamaha P105 Kurzweil PC3LE7 Motion Sound KP200S Schimmel 6-10LE QSC CP-12 Westone AM Pro 30 IEMs Rolls PM55P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Williams Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 By gum, we may have just found an affordable hard case for my AX Edge. Even my beloved spouse thinks this is a good thing. -Tom Williams {First Name} {at} AirNetworking {dot} com PC4-7, PX-5S, AX-Edge, PC361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Dang...so close. Was looking for a cheap hard case for my Stage 3: Height: 4.7" Width: 50.7" Depth: 13" Just a hair short. Here's one that might fit your board. https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Double-Scoped-Rifle-Wheels/dp/B0029KDHQI/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542845804&sr=8-4-fkmr2&keywords=apache+rifle+case Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Dang...so close. Was looking for a cheap hard case for my Stage 3: Height: 4.7" Width: 50.7" Depth: 13" Just a hair short. Here's one that might fit your board. https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Double-Scoped-Rifle-Wheels/dp/B0029KDHQI/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542845804&sr=8-4-fkmr2&keywords=apache+rifle+case Thanks! I'll check it out. Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Williams Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Okay, made the trip to HF in the next town. They did honor the coupon number at the store. It's going to take some pick-and-pluck work, but the AX Edge will just fit. The case also has wheels at one end and a handle at the other. I'll probably put the keytar in "backwards" to keep the more massive end (high notes) at the bottom (wheeled) end. -Tom Williams {First Name} {at} AirNetworking {dot} com PC4-7, PX-5S, AX-Edge, PC361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 This would fit for my Nord Electro 5D, saves 6 lbs and more than $70. https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Weather-Tactical-Case-42-Inch/dp/B00E2217I6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542832884&sr=8-1&keywords=plano+all+weather+tactical+gun+case+42-inch Nice find. Exactly an inch larger in every direction than my Stage 3 Compact. I may pick this up. Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I'm looking at this - amazon Or this - eBay The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.Honey Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 This would fit for my Nord Electro 5D, saves 6 lbs and more than $70. https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Weather-Tactical-Case-42-Inch/dp/B00E2217I6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542832884&sr=8-1&keywords=plano+all+weather+tactical+gun+case+42-inch That's an intrersting pricing model. One case costs $70. If you buy two it's $270 and a pack of three is $400. Anyone up for a group order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer65 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 New candidate for Hall Of Fame Threads .. please go on Maybe also indicate the musical aspect with an extra case sticker ... One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. - Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Link Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I ordered the Plano gun case for my NE 5D 73 this afternoon. Ill let everyone know how it looks and works out. aka âmisterdregsâ Nord Electro 5D 73 Yamaha P105 Kurzweil PC3LE7 Motion Sound KP200S Schimmel 6-10LE QSC CP-12 Westone AM Pro 30 IEMs Rolls PM55P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Link Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I ordered the Plano gun case for my NE 5D 73 this afternoon. Ill let everyone know how it looks and works out. Arrived this morning. With the rounded corners, there is about a quarter inch of play from side to side and top to bottom, but none at all with the lid closed. No need for the customizable foam. The Electro fits snugly between the top and bottom layers of egg crate foam. Maybe a bit TOO snug, so I will probably cut it back to accommodate the knobs and drawbars. Definitely a keeper. Way better protection than the Nord softcase without adding too much weight. aka âmisterdregsâ Nord Electro 5D 73 Yamaha P105 Kurzweil PC3LE7 Motion Sound KP200S Schimmel 6-10LE QSC CP-12 Westone AM Pro 30 IEMs Rolls PM55P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I use these for my SK1 73, and my FA 07. They'll fit a Compact or Electro. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjfox Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I've used one of the plano cases for my Nord electro 73 of +5years. Super happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Link Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Well, no going back now. I trimmed the egg crate padding over the area where the knobs and drawbars are. It still takes a bit of pressure to close the lid, but perhaps a little less than before. aka âmisterdregsâ Nord Electro 5D 73 Yamaha P105 Kurzweil PC3LE7 Motion Sound KP200S Schimmel 6-10LE QSC CP-12 Westone AM Pro 30 IEMs Rolls PM55P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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