case for two sets!

[j.hohl.kennedy]

Hello!

I've been searching through old posts here on the Uilleann Pipes forum about pipes-cases and have come across some interesting ideas. I currently have a [absolutely fantastic] full set in C that fits well in the [mountain dulcimer] case that came with the instrument. At some point in the future, I'll be obtaining a set in D and I'd like a case that will fit a C set, a D set, and one bellows.

Suggestions, fellow pipers?

Best wishes,
Jonathan

[djm]

I use a double-shotgun case. One thing I wish it had was wheels. Lugging two sets of pipes in one case can get quite heavy after awhile.

djm

[PJ]

I must ask why? Do you see yourself playing the 2 sets during the same gig/session?

[j.hohl.kennedy]

I must ask why? Do you see yourself playing the 2 sets during the same gig/session?

PJ,

I would need to house both sets in the same case for travelling purposes. I'm a flat-piper by heart but often need to have D-material handy for Those Other Musicians. Har har.

Best,
Jonathan

[PJ]

As DJM mentions a double shotgun case would probably be your best bet. Just make sure you get them deep enough. Many gun cases are made 4 inches deep inside. My own experience is that 4 inches is not enough to comfortably store bellows. You want to make sure you get something that's 6 inches deep.

That said, keeping an extra D chanter with your C set will probably save you a lot of heavy carrying.

[JR]

Just keep the D chanter with your C set for sessions and the C set for when you need a bit of regulator work. I can't imagine how painful it would be lugging two sets around Milltown street for Willie week. You would have no fingers left to play at all!

[j.hohl.kennedy]

You've posted some valid points. I'm going to stay away from any gun cases purely because I don't want any more trouble than necessary at the airports. I know people who've been pulled aside into the *special room* largely because they were carrying a gun case.

Currently, I do carry my full C set with a D chanter and that works fine. I'm looking for something that'll help me carry both complete instruments (with one bellows) for when I'm travelling.

Ádh mór,
Jonathan

[magroibin]

Hey dude,

There are a variety of hardshell keyboard cases that would suit your needs. Looks more like an instrument case than a gun case. Lots of variety in terms of required dimensions.
I use a rather large keyboard case for carrying both sets of pipes. One case verses two, but its bulky. Pros and cons I guess.

Also there are some nice aluminum rifle cases that look more generic than most gun cases. They do come in a good depth for bellows. Slap some kitchy irish or tional stickers on there and yer good to go!

Paul

P.S. I happen to have a nice aluminum case that fits a certain D set PERFERCTLY

[PJ]

If you're avoiding gun cases, then that probably limits your options. Either find a sufficiently big instrument case for another instrument (double sax case?) and gut it out. Alternatively, get a flight case made to measure. I was quoted CA$350 for a made-to-measure fight case 30"x12"x6" for my concert pitch set.

[j.hohl.kennedy]

If you're avoiding gun cases, then that probably limits your options. Either find a sufficiently big instrument case for another instrument (double sax case?) and gut it out. Alternatively, get a flight case made to measure. I was quoted CA$350 for a made-to-measure fight case 30"x12"x6" for my concert pitch set.

Again, good points. I know that I had a TKL oblong, arch-top fiddle case for a full set of pipes, once, and they fit perfectly. I'm thinking I may try a TKL oblong, arch-top DOUBLE fiddle case and see what happens.

Jonathan