Case to repurpose to hold low D and a few other whistles

[learn2turn]

I want to get a case that will hold my low-D and a few other whistles (High-D, High-C, Alto-G, Alto-A). I figure the cheapest thing would be to repurpose something for another activity. I found a bunch of either fishing rod or firearm cases that are close but either too small to the low-D or way to big in at least one dimension. I want something long enough for the low-D but only 3-4" thick and maybe 8" or so wide.

Closest I've found is -- https://www.amazon.com/Condition-Lockab ... ast_sto_dp

But that is 30" long. The low-D would fit in 24" or a bit less. I like the thickness of that one. It's maybe a bit wider than needed but that's not a big deal as it could easily still be slid into someplace narrow.

Anyone find anything they like?

-l2t

[Jayhawk]

What about a padded soft case like this:
https://www.amazon.com/UTG-Homeland-Sec ... 132&sr=1-5

The straps appear to be adjustable, so you could move them around however you like, and unless you're sporting wooden whistles...soft sided with padding is likely protected enough.

Eric

[avanutria]

I've been a long time fan of TuffBags and they are still in production! Check out https://tuffbags.com/collections/travel ... nstruments and contact them if you need something custom sized.

[Moof]

I know someone who made a case out of a length of PVC soil pipe, closed at one end with a glued-on end cap. He has it in a canvas drawstring bag with a long tape sewn onto the side, which forms a handle he can hitch over his shoulder for easy carrying. When he's travelling, he tapes another end cap over the top end of the pipe.

I remember him saying it was difficult to buy a short length, so he put out a "want" for a soil pipe offcut on a local Freecycle site.

[brianholton]

I use a carpenter's saw bag. I bought mine from Bucket Boss many years ago, but they don't seem to make that one any more.

[sfmans]

I use a case for a camera tripod. Holds low D, low C, mezzo G and a few higher whistles

[Oisincooke]

Take a look at clarinet cases designed to hold 1 piece or fully assembled clarinets.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165763782754

Mine holds basically a full set of whistles from high D all the way to low C, but you do have to take them out their individual cases to get them all in, so they do scratch a bit.

[mshakeshaft]

If you are in the UK or EU, check out Decathlon, the sport shop. They do Gun cases that are great for instruments and well priced.

Martin

[swizzlestick]

Take a look at pool cue stick cases. Some open at the end and others have a side hinge like typical instrument cases. Most have good padding.