Case for King 3B and fits Hercules Travlite Stand
- Radhurst
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I've been using the original vintage coffin case that came with my King 3B trombone but I find it annoyingly bulky and heavy despite it looking so cool. It also doesn't fit my Hercules Travlite trombone stand when it sits in the bell.
Any recommended lightweight cases? I wonder if a Marcus Bonna would do as they're customisable?
Any recommended lightweight cases? I wonder if a Marcus Bonna would do as they're customisable?
- officermayo
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I use this with my 3B SS. Very sturdy but also lightweight.
- hyperbolica
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If you're looking for light, the Protec Max is much lighter than the Bonnas. It has an outer pocket that will carry a tbone stand. It's not a fashion statement, but its about 1/4 the price of a Bonna. I've carried 3b, 3bf a d 3bf+ in it successfully.
To research cases, go to Hickeys.com. A lighter case is the DAC, but its even more expensive than the Bonna.
Let us know what you get and why.
To research cases, go to Hickeys.com. A lighter case is the DAC, but its even more expensive than the Bonna.
Let us know what you get and why.
- Klimchak
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[quote="hyperbolica"]If you're looking for light, the Protec Max is much lighter than the Bonnas. It has an outer pocket that will carry a tbone stand. It's not a fashion statement, but its about 1/4 the price of a Bonna. I've carried 3b, 3bf a d 3bf+ in it successfully.
To research cases, go to Hickeys.com. A lighter case is the DAC, but its even more expensive than the Bonna.
Let us know what you get and why.[/quote]
Was this the Max case for straight tenors or for those w/attachments? I worry about getting one of the f-attachment protec Max cases and having the bell very loose and the slide section moving around tons…..but I am not sure if a 3BF will fit in one of the straight cases.
To research cases, go to Hickeys.com. A lighter case is the DAC, but its even more expensive than the Bonna.
Let us know what you get and why.[/quote]
Was this the Max case for straight tenors or for those w/attachments? I worry about getting one of the f-attachment protec Max cases and having the bell very loose and the slide section moving around tons…..but I am not sure if a 3BF will fit in one of the straight cases.
- hyperbolica
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[quote="Klimchak"]
Was this the Max case for straight tenors or for those w/attachments? I worry about getting one of the f-attachment protec Max cases and having the bell very loose and the slide section moving around tons…..but I am not sure if a 3BF will fit in one of the straight cases.[/quote]
The one I have is for F attachment, but there is one for straight horns that's even lighter. <LINK_TEXT text="https://www.protecstyle.com/STRAIGHT-TE ... E-MAX-CASE">https://www.protecstyle.com/STRAIGHT-TENOR-TROMBONE-MAX-CASE</LINK_TEXT>
Was this the Max case for straight tenors or for those w/attachments? I worry about getting one of the f-attachment protec Max cases and having the bell very loose and the slide section moving around tons…..but I am not sure if a 3BF will fit in one of the straight cases.[/quote]
The one I have is for F attachment, but there is one for straight horns that's even lighter. <LINK_TEXT text="https://www.protecstyle.com/STRAIGHT-TE ... E-MAX-CASE">https://www.protecstyle.com/STRAIGHT-TENOR-TROMBONE-MAX-CASE</LINK_TEXT>
- Klimchak
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Yeah, I am just not sure the 3bf would fit in it (the straight version). It looks like there would be enough room in the bell section area, but not sure.
- Radhurst
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- Joined: Jul 07, 2025
[quote="hyperbolica"]If you're looking for light, the Protec Max is much lighter than the Bonnas. It has an outer pocket that will carry a tbone stand. It's not a fashion statement, but its about 1/4 the price of a Bonna. I've carried 3b, 3bf a d 3bf+ in it successfully.
To research cases, go to Hickeys.com. A lighter case is the DAC, but its even more expensive than the Bonna.
Let us know what you get and why.[/quote]
One of my main considerations is the length of the case past the bell, as that is where the stand goes, I assume the best thing would be to go try some cases physically but thanks for the advice!
To research cases, go to Hickeys.com. A lighter case is the DAC, but its even more expensive than the Bonna.
Let us know what you get and why.[/quote]
One of my main considerations is the length of the case past the bell, as that is where the stand goes, I assume the best thing would be to go try some cases physically but thanks for the advice!