Re: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case?

2009-06-05 Thread Simon Varnam
I use a (Karrimor) backpack without the external frame. My Alex case fits right in. Just right for 2 wheeled transport. But I fear this wide style pack is out of fashion these days. Climbers prefer the tall thin ones with internal frames. You need to test it before you buy it. For

Re: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case?

2009-06-03 Thread Valkhorn
Where can you get them? -William In a message dated 6/3/2009 11:44:28 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cwilhj...@pascack.k12.nj.us writes: I have a really nice Marcus Bono case for my fixed bell Alex 103. Works on a plane and has backpack straps. c **We found the real ‘Hotel

Re: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case?

2009-06-03 Thread Michiel van der Linden
On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 17:49, valkh...@aol.com wrote: Where can you get them? -William Ken Pope, for instance http://www.poperepair.com/store/index.php?main_page=indexcPath=23_52_55 They're relatively expensive, but well worth it. For googling purposes, use the spelling Marcus Bonna to

RE: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case?

2009-06-03 Thread Joe Scarpelli
Subject: Re: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case? Where can you get them? -William In a message dated 6/3/2009 11:44:28 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cwilhj...@pascack.k12.nj.us writes: I have a really nice Marcus Bono case for my fixed bell Alex 103. Works on a plane and has backpack

Re: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case?

2009-06-03 Thread Chris Wilhjelm
William - the Ken Pope site is great - I have the MB2 which I really do like. c Michiel van der Linden corba...@gmail.com 6/3/2009 12:05 PM On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 17:49, valkh...@aol.com wrote: Where can you get them? -William Ken Pope, for instance

Re: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case?

2009-06-03 Thread Steve Freides
I have a ProTec fixed-bell case that has hooks for a strap, and I keep a strap on my case. It's not the perfect solution because a fixed-bell horn is an awkward thing to sling over one shoulder and carry, but it does work and I use it when I need to. NB: I got this case from a fellow list member

Re: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case?

2009-06-03 Thread lewhorn9
are expensive! Good luck finding what you want. Walt Lewis --Original Message-- From: Joe Scarpelli Sender: horn-bounces+lewhorn9=yahoo@music.memphis.edu To: 'The Horn List' ReplyTo: The Horn List Subject: RE: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case? Sent: Jun 3, 2009 12:06 PM http

Re: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case?

2009-06-03 Thread Valkhorn
I saw the Pro-Tec, and I also found the MB2 that someone posted. The trouble is to get my horn converted to a detachable bell would be an additional $500-600 (or more incl. shipping) and that money could be used to get not only a good case but another mute and maybe even some more music. Does

Re: [Hornlist] wearable fixed bell case?

2009-06-03 Thread Jerry Houston
On Wednesday 03 June 2009 08:29:16 am valkh...@aol.com wrote: I've been looking around for a good wearable (i.e. shoulder strap or backpack straps) fixed bell case and I can't seem to find very many. Detachable bell cases are all over the web, but fixed bell cases not so much. Does anyone