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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Over the years we are continually being asked the same questions, so have put together this page with some of them and our replies.

 

Is the 'cello case strong enough to put in the hold ?

This question has no answer. Anything can be broken given enough force. That said, we make very protective cases and travelling musicians use them for long haul travel all the time. For most 'cellists, that's the nature of the job now. Very occasionally things go wrong and cases may be damaged, but so long as the 'cello is OK then a damaged case really doesn't matter. Incidents of damage to 'cellos are thankfully very rare indeed.

For our part, we want to provide the strongest most protective case, for the weight the 'cellist can manage, for the price the 'cellist can afford.

Every 'cellist tries to take their 'cello into the cabin when flying. But there are times when that isn't possible. We are uncomfortable selling ultralightweight cases, for example our 3.3 kg (7.2 lb) carbon case, when we know 'cellists will check them in. Our 4.2 kg (9.25 lb) carbon cases are much stronger so we urge 'cellists who may have to check in cases, to opt for this weight carbon case as a minimum.

Since we introduced our Blobby cover for long-haul travel, some 'cellists use these with ultralightweight 3.3 kg carbon cases inside. Is that OK ? Well, we think the 4.2 kg carbon case or heavier, would be safer. But if the 3.3 kg case is going to be used this way, it is better inside a Blobby than not inside a Blobby, but we are still not comfortable with this combination.

Our original model 9 kg fibreglass cases still have a lot going for them. At a higher price, our original model 5.5 kg carbon cases are equivalent.

 

What are the maximum external dimensions of the cases?

The maximum external dimensions of the original model 'cello case are (h)1.36 x .(w).53 x (d).32 m.

The maximum external dimensions of the classical shaped case are (h)1.35 x (w).515 x (d).32m.

The external dimensions of our bass case are: height 2.18m, maximum width (across hips) 95cm, maximum depth (bridge to back) 65cm.