Does anyone out there actually have this case for their pipes? I asked the company by e-mail how much the case weighs, and it is 20lb. Perhaps that's a bit on the heavy side, but it certainly would provide great protection as well as enough room without having to break the set down. I asked if the inside could be reworked to fit a musical instrument, but they were not sure what I meant. I have a Gallagher half set badly in need of a case. Seth's site has cases listed, but he tells me he has been waiting for over a year for the company to make some!
The other alternative may be to try and build a case.
I'm going to need a new case soon and am considering building an aluminium, or whatever, one. (Like they carry photo equip., in?) Any suggestions as to a source? Thanks
That 2nd case that I mention is 34" long. There is another one out there by Guardforce at 32" in length.
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Brand New... Vanguard Breakdown Shotgun Case (model 7252C). The measurements are 34" x 13 1/4" x 4 1/2". Features: black exterior with metallic gray aluminum trim, it has both combination & keyed locks, reinforced corners, impact resistant interior foam, deluxe carrying handle, approved for airline travel..
Jim...Yes the one case is deep for uilleann pipes, but the trouble with the other cases for me that you are pointing out is that my bellows only closes to approximately six inches thickness. Otherwise they would work great.
Ailin
My Froment bellows connector detaches; my Taylor bellows connection is leather and folds over.
Several other makers make bellows that are very flat. Michael Dow makes a great bellows (none better) and those bellows come apart, too.
If you are going to try to get the case on any airplane, the less depth the better. 34 x 12 x 4.5 gets in to the overhead easily and that profile of a case usually does not cause alarm for airline personnel.
i got a case made from aluminium and it was heavy as f==k it was like carrying a coffin around.and wooden cases arent much better, the way to go is something light like fibre glass or plastic as long as its strong.cause there nothing worse than a heavy case if your walking,traveling around
Tell us something.: I used to play pipes about 20 years ago and suddenly abducted by aliens. Not sure why... but it's 2022 and I'm mysteriously baack...
The decision of what case to use could easily be more personal than the selection of the pipes going inside.
SKB has an attractive moulded case for $150US is 36" x 13" x 5" inside dimensions. It would require partly breaking down a full set, but it's strong. lightweight, has a musical instrument case appearance and fits inside overhead storage.