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thumpbop
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/07/2012 : 23:02:12
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Hey everyone.
Just been offered a gig in Italy so it will be my first time putting stuff on a flight.
Pretty comfortable with the Tama hardcase my snare came in and sticks and pedal can go in a semi-rigid luggage bag.
Cymbals are my main concern. Currently use a 24" Pro Racket Deluxe and love it to bits but air travel could be it's first shortcoming.
Any recommendations on hard cases for cymbals?
And does anyone know if there are any requirements for flight cases or would (for example) a Hardcase do the job?
Completely new to this so thanks for any help,
Cheers,
Stuart. |
"...like the ghost of Gene Krupa/with an overhead cam and glasspacks."
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Badman_batman
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United Kingdom
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thumpbop
Excellent Contributer
United Kingdom
165 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2012 : 23:19:06
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Cheers, I had a feeling they would be the obvious choice - glad they've been affirmed.
Stuart. |
"...like the ghost of Gene Krupa/with an overhead cam and glasspacks."
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spaceman
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/07/2012 : 23:57:00
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[quote]Originally posted by thumpbop
Cheers, I had a feeling they would be the obvious choice - glad they've been affirmed.
 I bought my son an SKB cymbal case in the States, he's used and abused it - still going strong several years later, competitive with Hardcase (see Wembley Drum Centre for pics).  |
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Tex
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1586 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 04:27:38
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Still got a straight square flightcase dropped out of a luggage hold and bent one half. Still pretty strong after staightening and the Zildjian Rock 21" and hats still intact. Happened @ 1985.
If you're going from Liverpool PM me and you could borrow it. Pretty hefty though at 5" x 24 x 24 ish.
There is no mid spindle though a cheap cymbal bag would fit as padding. |
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claydondrums
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Posted - 04/07/2012 : 11:51:38
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Stuart, do You know who you are flying with?
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Originally posted by thumpbop
Hey everyone.
Just been offered a gig in Italy so it will be my first time putting stuff on a flight.
Pretty comfortable with the Tama hardcase my snare came in and sticks and pedal can go in a semi-rigid luggage bag.
Cymbals are my main concern. Currently use a 24" Pro Racket Deluxe and love it to bits but air travel could be it's first shortcoming.
Any recommendations on hard cases for cymbals?
And does anyone know if there are any requirements for flight cases or would (for example) a Hardcase do the job?
Completely new to this so thanks for any help,
Cheers,
Stuart.
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phillyrhythm
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United Kingdom
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www.ecymbals.co.uk
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United Kingdom
6193 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:23:18
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OriginalAnimal
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:38:44
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Pro Racket cases, inside hardcases, inside custom built flight cases
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DyeHouseDrumWorks
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United Kingdom
185 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:42:28
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| You could look into having your cymbal case/bag as hand luggage? |
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Yard
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Uzbekistan
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Posted - 04/07/2012 : 14:46:18
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Too heavy for hand luggage unless you fly business or first!
You will need to check them in unless someone non-officious is at the check-in desk? |
Shut it and whack the poxy things!
www.vintagedrumyard.co.uk
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Rhythm and Blooze
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United Kingdom
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thumpbop
Excellent Contributer
United Kingdom
165 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 22:33:36
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Originally posted by Rhythm and Blooze
Stuart, if you are flying from Manchester I have a proper cymbal flight case. I'm on holiday so can't measure it but is something like 24" square with a big handle. You are welcome to use it if needed
Are you gigging at Pistoia?
That might be amazing mate - got no idea where we're flying from yet since we only got the gig last night.
But I do know the festival is paying for the flights so we're not worried about hefty check in costs.
If I am flying from Manchester then I might take you up on that - if not Hardcase seems to be the right choice.
It's the Jerzu Wine Festival on Sardinia which I was at first dubious about but it seems they do have quite a lot of good music on. |
"...like the ghost of Gene Krupa/with an overhead cam and glasspacks."
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paddockinn
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/07/2012 : 17:47:52
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I agree with Hardcase as the extra weight of a flightcase may cost a small fortune in excess baggage fees. Having said that, I now use a Pro-Racket case with liners inside a proper flight case for road use.
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martydrums
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2012 : 11:20:45
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Yard
Advanced Contributer
Uzbekistan
5234 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2012 : 12:05:46
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A padded soft case will fit in the overhead locker.Try not to take your entire collection.
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Shut it and whack the poxy things!
www.vintagedrumyard.co.uk
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