Best Brass Instrument Bags & Cases
Each PRO PAC case features a shaped wood shell frame which is lightweight and durable, tough weather resistant ballistic nylon exterior, high quality metal hardware, long-lasting custom zippers, and removable padded shoulder strap and I.D. Lightweight impact-resistant frame that has a universal fit that protects your trumpet from damage and also features a spacious compartment for mute and accessory storage.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a great case."
"The case keeps the horn in an upright position rather than the tradition down position I am used to, but this is to leave room for the MASSIVE pocket which holds my straight, cup, and Harmon mutes with plenty of room to spare. I have my Giardinelli Heavyweight pro horn in the case right now, and it fits fine even with its longer valve casing!"
"Bought this case for my son since his last case had started falling apart."
"Not so with this case."
"The side pocket is larger than most cases. Be aware, that all that "stuff" in your case, will make it heavier than your much smaller case most horns come with, that have no storage :) We were a bit surprised...but if you need to haul your "stuff" with you and be ready to play, and you play alot, this will do the job nicely."
"The original case was worn out and my other trumpet case was to small."
"I am able to fit all my extras in the case."
"I am impressed with the quality, construction, and weight of the case."
Protec's high performance Platinum Series Gig Bags are designed for pro musicians needing extreme protection, durability, mobility, and organization. High-density 20mm foam padding, wood panel supports in the bell and bottom areas, modular interior blocks for a customized snug fit with soft tear resistant lining.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Excellent gig bag."
"I added some closed cell foam at the bottom to pad the bell, but other than that it's a great bag."
"This was purchased for my husband's birthday and he loves it."
"its ok but for a lightweight bag."
"Can be carried with a side grab handle, or nearly stashed away are straps that allow transport akin to a back pack."
"I first ordered a more expensive carry case, but the manufacturer refunded my money due to being out-of-stock. I turned around and ordered this case and am totally happy with it - at about $40 less!"
"My son loves this case... it weighs less than half of his original hard case and holds everything he needs."
"Additionally, the music pocket is not actually large enough to hold a large sheet music folder for full-size orchestra parts."
Style: Holds up to 6 Mutes. Modular padded walls for a variety of configurations.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I picked this mute bag up because the bag I'd been using wasn't protective enough and my mutes were getting banged up in the back of the car."
"An extremely well-made mute bag, with divided and padded sections for six mutes."
"besides the clip to secure it to the case."
"I received this mute bag today and it larger than I was expecting (which was a good thing)."
"For my purposes it's actually a bit too big (my playing only really requires a straight mute with an occasional plunger mute)."
"The good: Holds a pack of trumpet mutes, padded sides, shoulder strap, and case clip for clipping to your gig bag or case."
"I also clip my music stand light on top of it, I highly recommend it over the smaller protech bag.."
"I absolutely love Pro Tec products."
Best French Horn Bags & Cases
Size: Case |. Style: PRO PAC Contoured. Water and abrasion resistant 1680 gauge ballistic nylon exterior.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great straps and protection."
"Schmidt which was just restored just barely fits-- it did not fit in its original case after restoration because the leadpipe ended up extending further beyond the horn-- initially I thought that was going to be a deal-breaker with this case but the end of the leadpipe does just hook into the leadpipe depression. The shoulder strap is a little awkward somehow; for several decades I have used a canvas gig bag originally sold under the Brasswind name with just a shoulder strap. One time I was going pretty fast when it happened-- caught on a rod projecting from a dumpster in a part of town with no alleys...just barely avoided going down and thought I'd injured myself and thought it miraculous that the case was undamaged, but I did discover ultimately that the outer canvas got ripped at the base of one of the shoulder straps. Have been trying to get the shoulder strap out of the way but it's not easy."
"EXCELLENT case!"
"The case met all my expectations."
"My son is a senior in high school, who takes the horn into and out of school every day, and it gets tossed around in the car, the bus, and in the music room."
"Perfect...exceeded our expectations."
"Shawn S. Foti: I purchased this case after using a soft gig bag type case for many years. The bag is a bit heavy but comes with a really nice (comfortable) shoulder strap."
"My son walk/bikes to school and had to carry his french horn, everything is so convenient now with this bag!"
Best Trombone Bags & Cases
PRO PAC Cases are the standard in instrument protection and convenience. Soft non-abrasive blue velvet lining, instrument secure strap secure by hook and loop closure, slide storage with padded slide cover, large accessory storage zippered compartment, & includes padded mouthpiece pouch with hook and loop closure.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a high quality case that will afford great protection to your trombone."
"Two padded storage areas inside the case, one holds two mouthpieces and the other is for small items such as lube or water spritz. Maybe we're missing something obvious but don't see anywhere the cleaning rod will fit inside or outside this case."
"Nice padding for protection and room for his mouthpiece and cleaning supplies."
"It's lighter than cases we have bought in the past, and the interior lining is really nice."
"Velcro straps (inside) could use a way to hold them out of the way to allow easier placing and removing the instrument into the case."
"I bought this case to take the place of a very old case - and I love it."
"Fits my son's Bach 42BO nicely."
"Fine case."
Best Trumpet Bags & Cases
Each PRO PAC case features a shaped wood shell frame which is lightweight and durable, tough weather resistant ballistic nylon exterior, high quality metal hardware, long-lasting custom zippers, and removable padded shoulder strap and I.D. Lightweight impact-resistant frame that has a universal fit that protects your trumpet from damage and also features a spacious compartment for mute and accessory storage.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a great case."
"The case keeps the horn in an upright position rather than the tradition down position I am used to, but this is to leave room for the MASSIVE pocket which holds my straight, cup, and Harmon mutes with plenty of room to spare. I have my Giardinelli Heavyweight pro horn in the case right now, and it fits fine even with its longer valve casing!"
"Bought this case for my son since his last case had started falling apart."
"Not so with this case."
"The side pocket is larger than most cases. Be aware, that all that "stuff" in your case, will make it heavier than your much smaller case most horns come with, that have no storage :) We were a bit surprised...but if you need to haul your "stuff" with you and be ready to play, and you play alot, this will do the job nicely."
"The original case was worn out and my other trumpet case was to small."
"I am able to fit all my extras in the case."
"I am impressed with the quality, construction, and weight of the case."
Best Tuba Bags & Cases
For added protection, deluxe bags are reinforced in the bell and valve areas. Backpack straps, generously padded.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased this bag in order to carry my King 1241 tuba assembled, since two-piece cases are kind of a pain. It does that job, it is extremely roomy inside and the end is big enough to fit my tuba's 22-inch bell no problem. The bag has two good-sized pockets on the front to hold the various other things one needs to take with when packing a tuba, like the mouthpiece, valve oil, music folder, etc. In the larger of the two front pockets on the case, there was a carry strap designed to snap onto the D-rings on the bag for shoulder-carry, a luggage tag and a Protec mouthpiece pouch (which was a surprise, I didn't expect to get that with this item). The plastic wrapping on the bag itself had some tears where it looked like somebody had hooked it with their fingers at some point, probably during loading or during unpacking from the supplier. In a shelf or cubby, in the back of a rental truck on the way to a band contest, or packed into the luggage area of a bus, the feet will allow the tuba to be rested on its side without having to worry about damaging it. In the middle of the floor, the tuba will roll to one side or the other when released while resting laterally on the rubberized feet. Also, the included shoulder strap is sturdy and more than sufficient to carry the weight of a tuba, but it has no padding and is not comfortable for long periods of wear."
"You better have a truly large tuba to fill this bag up. I own a B&S "Neptune" CC tuba with a 20" bell and there was still plenty of extra room in this bag, particular in terms of length."
"THE ZIPPERS, while very strong, they are slippery, meaning if you close the case where both of the zippers are on the bottom, the horn is going to FALL through the bottom. It's also extremely difficult to get the horn in the case, for some reason it opens from the bottom and side, and not the top and side."
"The measurements given online in the item description were right on, and as a result, his tuba fits in snugly and securely and we feel confident it is being protected while he hauls it to chamber groups, gigs, and throughout music camp."
"This bag is "generic" in that it is designed to fit a wide variety of tubas. The straps for the back pack carry are well designed and fairly easy hoist a tuba up onto your back Not only would I recommend this bag to a friend, I'd buy it again for myself."
"Based on where the backpack straps are located, this gig bag probably works best with a left side lead pipe (Besson style-upright piston valves) tuba."
Best Brass Instrument Mutes
The smaller, lightweight design of the new pickup mute offers outstanding sound reduction and provides a natural playing feel, stable pitch and overall retention of the basic playing characteristics. Rdquo ; Features: Dramatic sound reduction Natural playing feel Stunning, engaging, satisfying sound Audio input for practicing with recordings Audio output for recording and performing. Power Supply: AA alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries x 2 (3V DC) sold separately.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"In fact, when I first started using it, I had to convince myself that I was not make more than a very muted horn sound, because it sounded so real in the headphones."
"The ability to hook up my iPod and play along with practice tracks and regular recordings works beautifully too."
"Legit as f***!"
"Works as advertised."
"I've only been playing trumpet for three months, and this thing really helps me squeeze in as much practice time as I need."
"It's a great piece of equipment for personal practice, especially if you love in an apartment, condo, or have room mates."
"The electronic pickup for use with headphones and a line-in is a great concept, I wish the quality were a little bit better."
"I live in a condo with two other people and older neighbors, and I've played at 1:00 a.m. with this thing and had no complaints."
Best Brass Instrument Stands
TRUMPET STAND KC. The detachable metal leg base screws into the peg so that the entire unit may be stored in the bell of the instrument for easy transport.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's also really nice how it fits into the Bell so it easily fits inside the trumpet case."
"Despite the stand's plastic and metal construction, the legs are made of a strange, metal-powder casted material that snapped after 3 years of use."
"It also disassembles with ease for convent storage in the bell of the trumpet."
"This is an awesome stand!"
"The felt pads definitely keep the trumpet from getting scratched, but there is another way it could get damaged."
"When disassembled, it fits well into the bell of my trumpet without doing any damage."
"Holds my trumpet and flugelhorn nicely and is quiet to use, not clanking if I don't line the bell up properly."
"Anyway I order this stand and from the second I pulled it out of the box It felt very well built and sturdy and I noticed that there was padding and a rubber tip to ensure that the inside of your trumpet would be ok, it also was very stable with a trumpet on it and very convenient, it folds up quite nicely and could fit in your case either in the bell of your trumpet or if you have a pocket on your case it could fit in it as well I highly recommend this product especially if you're a student I'm a college student and I write a lot of notes on my music and it's nice to just put down my trumpet and write my notes without even worrying about someone stepping on, or if I'm going to drop my trumpet and for this I do put my nice instrument on it without worrying about scratching a ring on it I'm very happy with this product."
Best Brass Instrument Mouthpieces
-Vincent Bach. Great for intermediate to advanced players.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've used Bach mouthpieces my entire 50 year career as a trumpet player, and bought this 3C to experiment with throat openings."
"I'm a euphonium player and music education major."
"Great step-up mouthpiece."
"The Bach 3C trumpet mouthpiece fits me perfectly."
"exactly what the teacher wanted."
"My daughter, who has played for 7 years, loves this mouthpiece; it really made a difference in high notes and ease of playing."
"I love this mouthpiece."
Best Brass Instrument Cleaning & Care Products
Size: Pack 1. helps to keep horns clean internally.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I used this on a tuba whose valves have always been problematic - requiring oil multiple times per week."
"Thankfully with this valve oil, I've had less occurrence of that situations and better performances ."
"The oil came a day early (which is a good thing) I washed my valves out with water and applied the oil and it's already working great."
"We bought this for our son with his first trumpet."
"It was actually cheaper to buy several smaller bottles than the larger one and the smaller ones are easier for travel."
"My sons love Blue Juice stuff for their Trumpet and Baritone."
"Simply the best Valve Oil I have ever used."
"Using it for my Sons trumpet."