subject: Instrument Flight Cases [print this page] Playing any type of instrument can be a very enjoyable experience but can be very costly especially if your instrument is damaged. When you are traveling either long distances or simply from gig to gig you will need to ensure that you are keeping your instruments fully protected. The best way to ensure this by using instrument flight cases, these are ideal for all instruments and can be bought easily.
You will find ideal cases either in a good music store or online and they can be custom made to keep your instrument flight cases personal to you. This is ideal if you are traveling with other musicians and want to be able to identify your cases easily. If you are not bothered about the flight cases being personalized then you can have them made in a store to fit your exact instrument.
The concept of a flight case is a very simple one and you will find that although there construction is simple they are very durable. They can withstand being moved very roughly and even a certain amount of weight being applied to it before they will damage the contents. They are simply containers that are often used to transport delicate items and musicians have used them for many years. They are made from wood and covered in tough aluminum to ensure that the contents are secure. The insides have molded foam, which keeps the instruments from moving and banging into the sides. The foam is cut to the exact size and shape that you will need it to ensure that your instruments fit perfectly.
Although many other people use other forms of containers musicians still use cases as they are ideal for instruments as they keep these delicate items safe for the whole journey. You can have specially made instrument flight cases on casters to make heavy instruments easier to move from place to place.
Although they are very tough they are also very lightweight so you can lift and move the cases easily. They are ideal for all sizes of instruments and will give you peace of mind that your instrument will get to the venue in one piece. Although the flight cases are not the cheapest form of travelling case they are the best. You will find that if you buy a cheaper version then your instruments may get damaged and this could be a disaster as well as very costly.
If you rely on your instruments for work then you will not want to have to replace them due to trying to transport them in the wrong type of case.
Spending slightly more is essential to get top quality instrument cases that will last for several years. Flight cases sole purpose is to ensure that the contents are kept secure and safe at all times. You want to be able to pack the instrument in the purpose built instrument flight cases and know that you will be able to remove them after they have arrived at the venue.
