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| Soprano Ukulele case/ carry bag | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16th, 2009 05:16 am |
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AzureSunset Approved
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I'm very much a beginner, but I want to take good care of my new favorite possession. I travel on public transportation and walk alot as a student, and practice in many different locations. I'm looking for a case or bag that isn't just a handle carry. I'd prefer something that I could perhaps carry around as a backpack style with room for some tab sheets and maybe a notebook and perhaps room for some cargo. (i.e. water bottle, etc.) I may be asking for something that doesn't exist, but I figure here is a decent place to start. Any suggestions would be very much welcome. I'd rather spend under 35$ if I can help it, but if you think it merits the price, I'd be willing to spend more. I've had my uke less than a week and I can tell that I'll be playing forever, it's the only instrument I've ever picked up and played for hours until I literally physically couldn't practice anymore. Edit: I'd really like it to be able to handle at least a little bit of rain should the occasion arise. Last edited on Tue Jun 16th, 2009 05:17 am by AzureSunset |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16th, 2009 03:46 pm |
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Will Approved 
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AzureSunset wrote: I'm very much a beginner, but I want to take good care of my new favorite possession. I travel on public transportation and walk alot as a student, and practice in many different locations. I'm looking for a case or bag that isn't just a handle carry. I'd prefer something that I could perhaps carry around as a backpack style with room for some tab sheets and maybe a notebook and perhaps room for some cargo. (i.e. water bottle, etc.) I may be asking for something that doesn't exist, but I figure here is a decent place to start. Any suggestions would be very much welcome. I'd rather spend under 35$ if I can help it, but if you think it merits the price, I'd be willing to spend more. I've had my uke less than a week and I can tell that I'll be playing forever, it's the only instrument I've ever picked up and played for hours until I literally physically couldn't practice anymore. A soprano ukulele is a tiny instrument, and gig bags ($15-20) that have accessory pockets and backstraps are not big enough to accomodate a water bottle. At most, you'd be able to hold a chromatic tuner, and maybe a pocket sized ukulele chord pamplet. http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Lanikai-Standard-Ukulele-Gig-Bag?sku=541601 If you travel a lot, and your uke needs better protection, there are nylon-covered hard styrofoam (similar to what bike helmets are made out of) cases (about $30) that have backpack straps, but the accessory pocket is no larger than on the gig bags: http://r.popshops.com/sp/45827/418206/musicians-gear-featherweight-soprano-ukulele-case
____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16th, 2009 06:57 pm |
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AzureSunset Approved
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That second one is more along the lines of what I'm looking for as it's hands free. Thanks 
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| Posted: Tue Jun 23rd, 2009 06:42 am |
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gloworm Approved
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I have a tenor uke so it's really hard to find cases for them in my area. I found a Mandolin bag That works really well. It's a smokey mountain braind or something but it has a few pockets. really mostly for picks and tuners and things again but it does have three or four different carrry options including bookbacg.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 23rd, 2009 02:35 pm |
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Will Approved
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About 5 years ago, I bought a Superior brand mandolin gig bag that fit my tenor uke, priced at about $25. If you have a uke that is small than a tenor, however, the bag is too large, and a concert or soprano uke will flop around inside of it: http://elderly.com/accessories/items/MCKE-DLXGIG.htm
____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 23rd, 2009 02:54 pm |
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AzureSunset Approved
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Do you think measurements would help?
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| Posted: Tue Jun 23rd, 2009 04:25 pm |
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Will Approved
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Measurements are more critical for hard cases than for gig bags. An unusual instrument body shape may render a hard case useless, whereas a gig bag can expand and accomodate shape differences. Last edited on Tue Jun 23rd, 2009 04:27 pm by Will ____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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