Repair Shop Tip of the Month

By Bobby Porter- Woodwind Instrument Repair Technician

Try to avoid using soft gig bags. They are smaller and easier to carry, but they do not protect your instrument enough. Gig bags offer little to no protection and most likely you will experience dents and dings as a result of using them even if you are extremely careful.

If you need a replacement case, I recommend getting one that is lightweight and easy to carry but still offers the same protection as a hard shell case. The Pro-Tec and Kaces Brand cases can be configured to wear like a backpack, are very lightweight, but still offer a high level of protection for your horn. These types of cases also have additional pockets and pouches for all of your accessories and music.