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Pupule
USA
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 Posted - 04/11/2003 : 2:26:22 PM
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Has anyone tried the Hohner hardshell cases seen here? Just curious if they're any good.
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 04/11/2003 : 3:15:39 PM
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| They look ok. In the pictures, they resemble the case Sandy McMaster uses for her Kamaka 6 string tenor. However the case for the baritone looks like a gig bag in the picture. Maybe Sandy can give us details on her case. |
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Tim M
Aloha
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Posted - 04/11/2003 : 11:48:19 PM
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Hi! My first post here. Thanks for the nice site. I've got a soprano-sized one of those cases. They are light weight and big enough for a Kamaka soprano, and a lot better than a chipboard case for not much more money. To fly, I would still use a Harptone or similar.
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aplenty
Akahai
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Posted - 04/12/2003 : 04:03:53 AM
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These look really nice! It is similar to the case I have for my tenor but it looks like the one on the website might be slightly better quality. I've been using this 'similar' case for over a year. It's great... lightweight... and provides good protection... but my case isn't really hardshell. I certainly wouldn't check it as baggage. I checked to see if there were any tags left on mine or in the pocket... unfortunately nada.
I do get caught in the weather here... a lot... and the inner lining has separated from the outer shell a bit on one side... but with the use I give it, it doesn't worry me. Way better protection than a gig bag... and still lightweight... which when you are carrying equipment 7 days a week becomes very important.
Thank you to my husband Doug who found this little gem of a case for me!
Hope this helps a little... I'm tempted to get one from the website even though I can't technically justify it at the moment. If I do, I'll let you know what I think!
A hui hou,
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aplenty
Akahai
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Posted - 04/19/2003 : 04:58:03 AM
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I was fortunate enough at a party this past week to get to see one of these cases. It's nicer than mine (mine's a lookalike)... the outside pocket is more spacious... the materials seem 'tougher'. Same light weight... and nice feeling of your uke being very well protected. I asked what he paid for it and he recalled $49.
When I get ready to spring for the next case... maybe for a new ukulele (dreams do come true)... I'll get one of these on-line.
A hui hou,
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jcfergus
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 04/19/2003 : 11:34:31 AM
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I got one recently to hold the Lanikai Koa concert uke I bought for my son. It is very nice, well made and sturdy. The only problem I noticed is that the zipper bound a little due to the tension of wrapping it around the hard inner case. I expect it will loosen up as it is used.
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enr1co
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 04/24/2003 : 02:23:49 AM
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I phone ordered one of the Pro-tec cases from Bounty music Maui last year.
It was actually drop shipped from a distributor in So
Cal and Bounty sold it to me discounted for about $85 including shipping since I purchased my Kamaka tenor from them five years ago.
The pro tec case is really nice- heavy duty zippers with compartments, heavy duty cordura exterior with lots of
interior padding, lightweight and the shoulder strap is
a nice feature.
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Dana
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 04/28/2003 : 12:53:33 PM
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Hi all, is the pro tec case strong enough to check it in with your baggage?
Mahalo
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Admin
Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2003 : 1:39:20 PM
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I wouldn't do it. What size is your `ukulele? Seems to me a soprano or tenor `ukulele case qualifies as a carry on without a problem and I would want to keep it by my side.
Pro-tec cases are sturdy but it's not like a Calton. I mean, I wouldn't stand on my pro-tec case. |
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Dana
Akahai
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2003 : 8:08:06 PM
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
1153 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2003 : 8:52:26 PM
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The harptone in an excellent case. It is a true arched top hardshell case and gives excellent protection. You should try your ukulele's fit before you buy or get a guarantee of a full refund if it doesn't fit. I got one for my Skip Rapozo tenor from T.T. Ukulele's in Hilo via mail order a couple years ago with such a guarantee.
http://www.ttukuleles.com/
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Dana
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 04/28/2003 : 9:55:44 PM
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Sounds like the harptone it is! Mahalo for the link too!
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