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I'm going to buy cases. And there's one question. Wich one is best? Right now i'll probaply buy SKB cases. But tell me your opinions and experiences? Gewa bags are low price but there is zipper in gewa bags and i think it's not good?

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If carrying the cases long distance isn't a factor (i.e. you'll be taking a van/car to shows) then Hardcase all the way for me. They're made in England, but I assume they have worldwide distribution. I've been using a cymbal case and traps case by these guys, and they are 100% the most solid things I've ever seen. Someone once managed to drop a 50w 1x12 valve combo amp on my cymbals in their case and it didn't even scratch the plastic. The only problem is because they are so heavy-duty they are quite weighty, hence the warning about not having to carry them anywhere far!

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SKB makes great cases but they are pricey.

 

I would look at it this way.

 

If you will be transporting your own drums without other equipment being piled up around it, I think soft cases would be just fine.

 

If you're using a van or trailer and there's all kinds of band equipment being packed up along side your drums then I would go with the hard cases.

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I'm with the others...it all depends on how you'll be transporting them, who will be handling them, and how careful these people are.

 

If you're moving your own kit, in your own vehicle, and you're reasonably careful, a good set of padded bags is plenty. Most "damage" to drums comes from scratches, not all out "smashes", and decent padded bags are more than enough to keep your tubs in top shape while they bounce around in your trunk.

 

The added advantage of bags is that they're easily storable both at gigs and at home. Just cram all of the empty bags into bigger bags until you fill up your kick drum bag. Then you only need to stash one 22" bag behind the stage or in the corner of the practice room.

 

Now, if you're going to be putting your kit in with the PA in the back of a trailer, and you've got complete idiots involved in packing and moving your kit, get some decent hardcases.

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I have decided to buy SKB cases. In finland there's no improter for protechtor cases. And SKB is lower price than hardcase. But only one question. Is there room enough in SKB case to put premier tom with rims mounting system in it? One company that sells SKB cases told me that I have to buy bigger size SKB cases if i have rims mounted toms. What is your experiences?

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Originally posted by gcdrummer

You want Protector cases from xl specality. They are hard like SKB, but not brittle. I've had SKB cases and they can break. My Protector cases have not.

 

 

SKB Cases have a life-time warranty; period. Perhaps this was not in place when you purchased yours.

 

I just recently got a complete set of SKB Roto-X Cases for my FIBES kit. The cases are lined with a thin-padding and have the life-time warranty. I'm vERY pleased with them ... and I'm fulltime musician, so I use them a lot ... in addition to my Anvil Road Cases.

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Originally posted by drummercafe



have a life-time warranty; period. Perhaps this was not in place when you purchased yours.


I just recently got a complete set of
for my FIBES kit. The cases are lined with a thin-padding and have the life-time warranty. I'm vERY pleased with them ... and I'm fulltime musician, so I use them a lot ... in addition to my Anvil Road Cases.

 

 

Do you have rims-type tom mount in your toms? IF, how does they fit in skb cases?

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Originally posted by drummercafe



have a life-time warranty; period. Perhaps this was not in place when you purchased yours.


 

 

Lifetime warranty doesn't mean they won't break. Mine did. That warranty doesn't mean squat if I have to carry my stuff around in a broken case.

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Originally posted by dreamrealm



Do you have rims-type tom mount in your toms? IF, how does they fit in skb cases?

 

I have RIMS and Yamaha Tom mounts on my FIBES Tom Toms. I place the Tom in the case so that the Tom mount is in the corner of the case. It's a tight, snug fit ... but it works for me. I wouldn't want to get larger sized cases to accomodate the RIMS; I think it would then be too big and the drum would move around. Tight fit is better than loose ... if you want to protect the drum.

 

 

 

Originally posted by gcdrummer

Lifetime warranty doesn't mean they won't break. Mine did. That warranty doesn't mean squat if I have to carry my stuff around in a broken case.

 

Well, did you contact SKB? Did you have the fix or repair the case? If you didn't, well that's your fault. A case is a case. It's meant to take the punishment rather than the item inside it. When I have problems with something, and it's under warranty, I generally don't whine about it and just contact the company. If they don't keep their end of the bargain or promise, then you have reason to whine. Otherwise ... it's your own fault that you are continuing to use a broken case. If the cases were as bad as you are alluding to, then they would not be able to keep up with all the costs of repairs and replacements. Companies that give these types of guarantees do so because their products don't generally break. It doesn't mean that you won't have a problem, but it does mean that it's rare and that SKB will take care of you ... well, if you let them.

 

If you don't like something, that's fine ... we all have our likes and dislikes. But there's not a whole lot of merit to an opinion when it's based on an experience that fails to follow through with the company. You results could be a lot different ... if you wanted them to be ... at least that's what it sounds like to me.

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Wow...relax. I'm not saying they are bad. I'm saying compared to the Protector they are brittle and can't take a shot like a Protector can. The case that I had that broke I don't use because it's a trap case and I don't have need for it. It's a nice case, but for drums and cymbals, I like the Protector because the plastic will give a little when it's hit and won't break.

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Originally posted by gcdrummer

Wow...relax. I'm not saying they are bad. I'm saying compared to the Protector they are brittle and can't take a shot like a Protector can. The case that I had that broke I don't use because it's a trap case and I don't have need for it. It's a nice case, but for drums and cymbals, I like the Protector because the plastic will give a little when it's hit and won't break.

 

 

I'm fine. I'm simply pointing out that if you have the new cases that SKB makes, they are under a life-time warranty. They are made entirely different than they used to be. If you have the old SKB cases, then your comparison to Protector isn't really fair because you are using old data based on something SKB no longer makes. The SKB cases are also made from plastic, which gives when hit. In fact, SKB demonstrates the case being dropped from 9 feet in the air.

 

I think the Protector cases are fine cases as well, by the way.

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From the SKB website:

 

SKB Cases are manufactured of ultra-high molecular weight Polyethylene. This unique material was originally specified by the military for use in weapons cases, due to the fact that it is impervious to solvents, fuels or toxic liquids. It is essentially indestructible, molds easily under heat, and forms an "impenetrable shield", thereby protecting whatever it is contains.

 

All riveting on SKB cases utilizes steel backing plates to prevent pulling through the plastic material. This is an SKB invention. This attention to detail is one of many factors that make SKB cases superior to all others.

 

Handles, wheels, D-rings, exterior feet, cam-action locking latches and butterfly clamps are all heavy duty variety, and are also covered under the exclusive SKB Lifetime Warranty, unless abused. Some of the handles and latches are manufactured by SKB from plastic "regrind". Plus SKB has their own investment casting facility for making latches and hardware.

 

Rack mount cases utilize aluminum rack frames, and include specially designed rack clips and mounting screws for installation of equipment. The Shockrack interior rack frame is a proprietary design with both front and rear rack rails, and an exclusive shock-spring mechanism engineered by SKB. The shock spring concept originally came from a missile carrying case SKB built for the military.

 

HARD SHELL CASES

Million Mile Warranty - Offering Maximum Protection

 

Every SKB hardshell case is unconditionally guaranteed forever. That means, if you break it, we will repair or replace it at no cost to you. SKB cases have been on the road since 1977 and have spent a good deal of time flying equipment for military combat operations. These are tough cases built for a lifetime of service. You won't see this kind of coverage from other case companies.

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All I'm doing is getting the record straight by revealing the facts. Choose the case that best suits your needs and pocket book!

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I tend to agree with the others in this discussion,and that is it depends on how far you travel how you transport and whos doing the loading! LOL.I use a combination of top quality -padded soft "bags" for my drums but hardshell cases for my snares,drummics and kick petal.My drumbags are Pro-Tek(I love 'em)..and my hardware bags are Gator,cymbal bags are Paiste and my hardshell cases are Ludwigs and SKB.

I'd say if you can afford the SKB's then do it1 just remember to order the correct sizing for your drums!if you use RIMS like i do then you must take the extra diameter in consideration.there are lots of ggreat top quality drum bags and cases out there these days choose wisely!.:cool:

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I have a real mix of plastic and fibre cases and a hardware bag. I transport my own stuff in my car so I don't need anything extreme. I bought most of my cases used or on clearance so price was the primary concern. I picked a bag for hardware because my double braced hardware is bulletproof and a bag folds.

 

If you have good cymbals and snares, you may want to get cases for them instead of bags. I picked hard cases for my cymbals because of the money and time investment I made getting the cymbals. I picked a SKB 14 inch floor tom case to carry my snares because I wanted the extra protection. I have a brass snare and have learned from experience that they dent extremely easily. A bag provides no protection at all against denting. Hopefully, a case will help some.

 

 

The SKB cases I have are great. If your rack tom cases have flat bottoms, the RIMs mount will fit in the corner.

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Originally posted by seahawk

If you use RIMS like i do then you must take the extra diameter in consideration.

 

 

Perhaps, but I didn't do this when I got my SKB Roto-X Cases ... and my kit uses RIMS with Yamaha Tom Mounts. Standard size cases worked just fine; nice and snug like it's supposed to be.

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