I use a Pelican 1550 case that holds my NSP, Border Pipes, Flute,
assorted whistles and even a few tune books. It is pretty big and bulky
but Pelican cases are literally indestructable.
I used last fall flying from Canada to England and back, had no
hesitation giving it to the baggage handlers. I dont' think it even got
scratched. The 1550 is a touch too big for Air Canada carry-on, and I
was carrying a hurdy gurdy anyway.
There is a Belgian on the HurdyGurdy list, who is in the military, who
has tried to blow up his Pelican case (empty) with grenades but it
survived intact.
Granted the case is large, but if you travel and or fly it could save
your instruments.
Derek
----- Original Message -----
From: Philip Gruar <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:19 am
Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases
To: Dartmouth NPS <[email protected]>
> Thanks to all who have responded to my question, on- and off-
> list. The
> suggestions, and the pipes-carrying solutions actually used by
> people here
> range from Kingham, whose website is worth a look just for the
> gallery of
> exotic instruments, but whose prices may be a little steep even
> for the most
> up-market set of pipes (-L-200 just for a basic bow case) - to a
> plastic bag
> from Sainsbury's.
> I'm exploring a few ideas, but haven't found the solution yet,
> so any more
> info and ideas for suppliers of lightweight, weather-proof, and
> preferably
> rigid cases of the right size and at the right price will still
> be welcome.
> Philip
>
>
>
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