A path that every trumpet player in a wind ensemble—and especially those who play jazz—must take.
"The Problem of How to Transport a Trumpet and a Flugelhorn"
Over the past seven years, I, Nakamura, have introduced over 3,000 instrument cases to you all, yet I still spend every day searching for something even better.
This is surely an eternal challenge for humanity (or rather, trumpeters), and finding a case that perfectly meets all requirements is likely very difficult.
Now, there is one crucial factor to consider when choosing an instrument case.
That is the instrument itself: the size of the flugelhorn.
Actually, since flugelhorns are manufactured with different bell sizes and bores depending on the manufacturer, some cases will fit your instrument while others won’t.
For example, Yamaha—a leading manufacturer of compact flugelhorns—has a bell diameter of 152 mm, and the distance from the top of the bell to the bottom of the instrument is 240 mm.
On the other hand, the flugelhorns manufactured by Queen Brass have the same bell diameter, but because they feature a more spacious coiling, they require 280 mm of space.
"I bought one without checking properly, but the instrument wouldn’t fit..."
To prevent such situations, I’ve created this chart.
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*Blank entries indicate items we have not yet verified. We may update the table once verification is complete.
*If you have any requests, such as "Please add this case/instrument!", we will add them as much as possible.
[Important Notes (This is the most important part!)]
Most of the items listed here have been physically tested by us, but how well they fit varies from person to person.
Please use this information for reference only, and we strongly recommend that you test the fit with your own instrument before making a purchase.
Additionally, please note that specifications may vary depending on whether the product is an OEM item or the year of manufacture.
Please note that we assume no responsibility whatsoever for any issues arising from purchases made at other stores.
We are happy to assist with any inquiries. Please refrain from making complaints to other stores along the lines of “This chart said it would fit.”
Photos of the listed models are shown below.
PB301F
IP301T
EF4TR
A good instrument case is essential for getting to your practice location and performance venue in comfort.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Kubokan!
Nakamura