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Absolutely agreed.

I did look at a new regular ProTec Contoured Case today and I have to say that it is better than the one I had 6 years ago when my Mark VI was damaged by it. My VI does fit "better" in it...however...

Hi JazzPirate. I'm not sure where you live, but if you live anywhere near N.Y., then for the traveling musician, I would only suggest a Mike Manning Custom Case. The case is literally built...

My "dislike" were about the "ProTec" product that "failed" and damaged my sax.....that's all. Just as JMathesonjr's "dislikes" was about the "Walt Johnson" product that "failed" and damaged his bari...

No....actually I didn't know that....as it was not "presented" to me that way in the music store. That's good to know though. That was the only "model" of ProTec Contoured cases that they had. ...

When I took a look at them, they weren't presented that way. Obviously that's why the "bell" didn't fit. However, even in the case I originally had about 6 years ago, it wasn't an "XL". It was...

And that's good to hear.....however, my experience with them was a "bit different".....as I was in an airport, on my way to a show and I don't think I could have gotten my case on the plane in a "box...

Hi Fader. I'm speaking of the new ProTec XL Contoured Alto and Tenor cases. I have Mark VI's for both Alto and Tenor and they both fit too loosely in the case.....(just like my older ProTec...

You know, there was a time when another poster on here came on anytime someone mentioned Walt Johnson cases. He always warned people about what it did to his Bari Sax....about how his sax was bent...

Your point being?.....

I've seen the "new" ProTec's and they haven't addressed the main issue which is lateral movement on the inside of the case. Until they do that, BEWARE! If there is ANY lateral movement in the...

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I think you just hit the nail squarely on the head!

Yeah.....all you need until you drop it from about 3 feet high accidentally. One thing I agree with...(but will add on to)....."Save your money....DON'T by a ProTec! It almost DESTROYED my Mark VI...

Uh.......nope......haven't heard that one. I know that they started "developing" the Mark VI design in 1944 and then released it in 1954 after adding some of the "design" to the SBA's in the...

My preferred range for SBA's are 1948-1953. Mark VI range from 1954-1958. This is the range I prefer for the sound that I'm looking for. To me, best tone, best tonal "color", and best...

Might as well face it Mike.....this just doesn't seem to be your thread for humor.... ;) lol!!!

I sent photos for Emilio to see and I'll give him a call Monday. Curious to hear what he has to say about what the numbers and letters mean exactly....

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No problem Musiciscool.......glad to help. ;)