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benjisonfire
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 Posted - 01/05/2012 : 00:16:13
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ok any good ones that fly under the radar? obviously there are the PR ones, but I think they are a bit overpriced and seem bulky?
(it may be that I have only seen a 24" one)
I have used the thomman millenium one for 2 years now... it's done well for the price, but now has holes in the bottom...
heres what It must have:
backpack style straps.
up to 21" capacaty.
STRONG! I carry cymbals to and from rehearsals on the tube at least 3 times a week.
big bonus for lots of pockets for bits n bobs.
under £50
rubber bottom
Waterproof would be a bonus.
preferably no big logos. especially no skulls and RAWK type logos.
colourful is good!
any suggestions?
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Dave S
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 00:28:07
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I use my PR one every day on the tube and it's fine - strong and reliable. It might seem a bit bulky but I've not noticed that particularly and it's pretty comfortable. Perhaps a way to unbulk it would be to put your hihats in the main section and just use the front for clutches/felts/etc?
Can't speak for any others but thought I'd mention that if you wanted to hear what it's like to live with one of the PR backpacks on the tube.
Another option, which is better for the back and something I've considered, is getting a normal, non-backpack cymbal case and then just wheeling it around on one of these:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/folding-trolley-97489
A few of my mates do that everyday. |
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benjisonfire
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 00:42:50
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I had thought of that. however personally I find keeping them on my back makes life (and playing when I get to the gig much more comfortable! I will re-asses the PR...
can you take the flece out of the front pocket? that's where I usually keep clutch, sticks, and mini interface... actually can you even get sticks in there? looks pretty small?
I really like the look of the Ahead armour ones, pockets could be a problem though... otherwise ticks a lot of boxes... but the waist strap is overkill... if I can remove it but keep the backpack straps it may be a winner. |
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Dave S
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 02:43:34
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Yes, you can take all of the fleeces out and the fleece linings of the backpack are thinner than that of the standard bag. You can't fit sticks in that front compartment but I keep them in with the cymbals and find that ok.
If it comes down to the PR or the Ahead one, the Ahead ones I've seen have appeared to be bulkier than the PR and they're at least the same price (if not a little more). There must be somewhere in London that stocks both that you could visit with your cymbals! |
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Bucko
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 02:52:35
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| I got a GRD one cheap before christmas, think it was about £30, great case in my opinion |
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lee haydn
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 04:20:14
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| Get one with wheels, brilliant,, |
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luke3030
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 08:41:34
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| Another Thoman? Well yours lasted 2 years, that aint too bad. |
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moosetication
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David Smaylen
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 09:13:27
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| Mines a Body Glove - has all the criteria you need but seem difficult to track down. Worth looking for, though. Had it three years and hardly any signs of wear. Looks the part too, if that's important (which it isn't). |
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logic_user99
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 09:39:43
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Originally posted by moosetication
I use a Ritter cymbal bag. Hardly ever use it as a backpack, mind, but on the odd occasion I've done so it seems comfortable.
http://www.ritter-bags.com/index.php?id_range=&id_type=4&id_model=36&id_art=231
That looks like a good job there, Moose. Might have to invest in a second case at some point... Mine's over-flowing! |
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jamoca
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 10:05:42
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quote:
Originally posted by David Smaylen
Mines a Body Glove - has all the criteria you need but seem difficult to track down. Worth looking for, though. Had it three years and hardly any signs of wear. Looks the part too, if that's important (which it isn't).
I've got two of these - they're good and very-well designed (love how the straps disappear into the back and the stick compartment) but not as solid as the PR - given choice of the two I know which one I'd trust.
I use them for storage at home. Sacrilege? |
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lee haydn
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 10:12:49
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Iv'e put this link up because my last post was a little vague as to what i was using, it's got the back carrier straps as well as the wheels, the only trouble with this case is that it won't stand up on it's own, the Pro Racket wheeled cymbal case will but it's expensive, yer pays for what yer gets,
http://mycymbal.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3219 |
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benjisonfire
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 11:39:58
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Originally posted by luke3030
Another Thoman? Well yours lasted 2 years, that aint too bad.
Yeah I thought of that... it's actually a good case for me, it has 3 seperate volumous pockets where I keep all manner of bits n bobs, cymbal rattler/shaker/pens charts etc...the only problem it the bottom of the case is no more protective than a bag... some of the ritter or pro racket stuff seems a bit sturdier on the bottom... I will take photos to show what I mean! |
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teethmeister
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 11:51:59
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| Take another Thomann and *modify* it. Add some extra protection at the bottom. Inside or out, or both... |
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benjisonfire
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teethmeister
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moosetication
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benjisonfire
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teethmeister
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 15:29:22
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Originally posted by moosetication
Car tyre offcuts.
Genius!
quote:
Originally posted by benjisonfire
and stick it on with super glue?
I'd use a contact adhesive. Also some stitching around the edges if you're using fabric. |
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benjisonfire
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/05/2012 : 17:37:17
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ok doing a bit of necromancy on this thread...
I bought a new cymbal case... a promark one, it seems well padded but again the bottom is pleather with a well padded re-inforcement bit... I'm sure this will hold up ok, but I'm thinking If I could put something in the bottom to help it out that would be a pro.
i'm thinking a bit of flexible acrylic with towel glued to it, would give a strong replceable contact point inside the case.
so, where can I buy a long thin bit of fairly flexible (as in it will bend to the underside of a cymbal case!)
acrylic? about 4inches wide and about 15/20" long?
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drummer sam
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