What case should i get for my Selmer series II?

[tanzie]

I have a selmer series II alto, I want to get a hard case for it as i have a Gater shaped case but i can actually hear and feel my sax moving around in it!

Has anybody got any suggestions?

I want a case which could always go on a plane or a coach safely. I was thinking of either a selmer flight case, a BAM softpack case or a Hiscox, any ideas? Obviously I would rather not spent a huge amount of money but if it's worth it then I would. The three cases i've mentioned are all different prices.

I know that BAM make the selmer flight case...is there much difference between the selmer flight and the softpack?

Thanks (i've babbled on abit!) :)
tanzie

[SaxPlayer1004]

I use a selmer flight for my Mark VI tenor and it's a great case, bit pricey, but the case is like a cheap insurance policy for your horn. All three of the cases should fit your Series II fine, and I'd just check around the forum for personal opinions on all of the cases. Bam softpack is the same as the reference selmer flight cases, the older flight case is what I have with the latches instead of the buckles. Saxforte is probably your best bet for the flight cases, Matt's really great to work with and has fair pricing.

http://saxforte.com/accessories/carry/cases/Alto_Cases/alto_cases.html

[tenor71363]

Buy a Selmer Flight case. A great case. Try Weiner Music.

[tanzie]

thanks, i'll have a look :)

tanzie

[tanzie]

There are the two selmer cases, the flight case and the reference case, the reference case is like the BAM softpack, is the BAM stronger? Some people say that the reference case is bad, do you agree?

[gary]

Regarding the recommendations for the Selmer flight case, I have got one I will sell you. It is like new, in immaculate condition and appearance. It is like this one, but it's an attractive maroon, not gray:



You can use saxforte as a price guideline:
http://saxforte.com/accessories/carry/cases/Alto_Cases/alto_cases.html

If you are planning on flying, this case is so compact you really don't have to worry about how strong it might be compared to others, since there will be no problem taking it on board as carry-on baggage.

I have a Selmer Serie II alto and it fits beautifully inside this case.

PM me if you're interested.

[gary]

BTW - to answer some of your other questions:


I want a case which could always go on a plane or a coach safely.See above. You will have no problem carrying the flight case on board.


I know that BAM make the selmer flight case...is there much difference between the selmer flight and the softpack?
Be careful of the names. There is the flight case, like mine and the Reference case, which has the outward feel and appearance of the BAM softpack. The insides of both are identical.


There are the two selmer cases, the flight case and the reference case, the reference case is like the BAM softpack, is the BAM stronger?No.


Some people say that the reference case is bad, do you agree?What people? What do they say is bad? IMO the reference is as good as any other case. There are differences in what you want (outer-inner storage, high protectivity, style, etc.) but they have nothing to do with the quality of construction.

[tanzie]

some people have said that the reference case bends and that the plastic of the BAM is stronger. Dunno! lol :@
Anyway, thanks for your help. I could be interested in your case. I'll get back to you.

Many thanks

tanzie

[eddierich]

I've had a BAM softpack for my Series II alto for a couple years. It has a neck compartment, and another compartment under the body of the horn. It's good for a mouthpiece or two and some reeds. I do wish it had a separate space for the mouthpiece like the tenor softpack does.

[gary]

I've had a BAM softpack for my Series II alto for a couple years. It has a neck compartment, and another compartment under the body of the horn. It's good for a mouthpiece or two and some reeds. I do wish it had a separate space for the mouthpiece like the tenor softpack does.

Yeah Eddie, LOL, it's an interesting design. I put the neck and mpc down the bell of my horn and then use that little hidden compartment for other small things I don't immediately need when unpacking my sax, like a tuner or reed holders, for example.

Tanzie - regarding the flex of a case , I know what you're referring to but I think the alto case is so small any flex will be minimal, if present at all. It's likely to be more of a factor the bigger a case is. If it's any consolation to you, there are guys who do a lot of professional traveling/performing, who use the BAM type cases working internationally. Evidently, at least for them, "flex" is not a factor.

[belliott]

Regarding the recommendations for the Selmer flight case, I have got one I will sell you. It is like new, in immaculate condition and appearance. It is like this one, but it's an attractive maroon, not gray:



You can use saxforte as a price guideline:
http://saxforte.com/accessories/carry/cases/Alto_Cases/alto_cases.html

If you are planning on flying, this case is so compact you really don't have to worry about how strong it might be compared to others, since there will be no problem taking it on board as carry-on baggage.

I have a Selmer Serie II alto and it fits beautifully inside this case.

PM me if you're interested.



Tanzie,

First, I have no connection to Gary at all. Just an observer here on this thread.

I will say that there are a few SOTW members whose opinion and veracity I trust........Gary is in that select group.

I have a Selmer Flight case for my alto and have traveled and flown with it many times with no problems whatsoever......always carry it on, no worries. I also have a Reference tenor flight case and have had no problems or issues with it either.

Good luck with whichever case you decide to get.

[SaxPlayer1004]

I checked both the reference and flight case out at saxforte, and opted for the flight case based solely on the fact that it had latches instead of a zipper. This was for a tenor granted, but the flex wasn't that bad at all. It moves but it's plastic, it will flex a little bit, but nothing more than a few millimeters at the very edges. I flew up to Boston with it and took it in for carry-on. Explained that there was an expensive instrument inside and they let it on without hesitation.

[Brian]

It's very hard to beat the overall protection of the Hiscox sax cases ... but thats just my opinion.8-)

[RandyJ]

A bit of information on the BAM cases for those interested;

When I picked up my second Ref 36 several months ago I had the pleasure of having dinner with Laurence and Philippe Trogoff (they own BAM) and Jerome Selmer. I learned that when Selmer was looking for a new case supplier BAM won hands down over four other companies. Their formula for their injected foam is considered the best in the industry, its success came after they developed it for their molded string instrument cases (evidently their string instrument cases, the molded ones, are the best in the world) and then applied all that to their sax cases (molded soft pack) . BAM uses Selmer saxes for the molds made for the specific cases, and the cases (BAM-Selmer) are identical except for cosmetics.
JR

[zorroperro]

A bit of information on the BAM cases for those interested;

When I picked up my second Ref 36 several months ago I had the pleasure of having dinner with Laurence and Philippe Trogoff (they own BAM) and Jerome Selmer. I learned that when Selmer was looking for a new case supplier BAM won hands down over four other companies. Their formula for their injected foam is considered the best in the industry, its success came after they developed it for their molded string instrument cases (evidently their string instrument cases, the molded ones, are the best in the world) and then applied all that to their sax cases (molded soft pack) . BAM uses Selmer saxes for the molds made for the specific cases, and the cases (BAM-Selmer) are identical except for cosmetics.
JR

Randy:

That's a dinner I would really liked to be invited to!

If I understand correctly... BAM uses Selmer saxophones for the molds of both, their Softpack Cases and obviously for the Selmer Cases? Is that what you meant?

[Kini]

It's very hard to beat the overall protection of the Hiscox sax cases ... but thats just my opinion.8-)


I have a Hiscox for my Series II (bought from Brian) and I am very happy with it. A significant improvement over the SKB I had previously. (and it actually has a space where you can put stuff. If you search for Hiscox, I think you will see a consensus on how good they are.

[RandyJ]

zorroperro,
From my short time during dinner BAM uses Selmer saxes for all the molds of their sax cases. (sorry for not replying sooner, been in Italy and Greece performing and don't look here allot)
JR