Protec Bell Up Euphonium Gig Bag, Gold Series, Model C242

I bought this for my 1957 bell front Conn euphonium and it fits great. My hard case is so heavy, this will be really nice for carrying my horn. It has backpack straps that can be hidden behind a panel, a shoulder strap, and a nice, big pocket. Inside the pocket were neat things like a luggage ID tag and a mouthpiece case. The padding is thick, which will prevent dings. Still, the padding has limitations, so I wouldn't drop the horn and expect it to not get a dent. I really wish I had this case while in college and I had to ride my bicycle everywhere.

Appears very well made. Plenty of padding in my opinion Music folder fits in side pocket with room to spare 3 loops for pen/pencil inside side pocket (always need a pencil for marking music) Plenty of room in side pocket for valve oil, slide grease etc Luggage tag and mouthpiece pouch included Handle strap on butt end is much appreciated (my hard case does not have that) Backpack straps plenty long enough for a big moose of a guy like me and can hang on the back of my chair when not holding the horn. Excellent value Thanks to other reviewers that commented on this being a good fit for the YEP321. I agree completely. Only wish would be for a "belt loop" or velcro pad on the back of the mouthpiece pouch for attachment to the outside of the bag but I can probably rig something up for that

This product is outstanding in it's functionality, quality, and value. It fits a King 625 Diplomat like a glove with well thought out storage and carrying options. The standard case that a King 625 comes in provides great protection but it is heavy, bulky, and anything but ergonomic. This gig bag is just the opposite of that but like any gig bag requires safe handling and common sense to protect the instrument. I can't imagine a school age kid trying to carry the standard case to and from home to school and performances but this Gard gig bag will make a huge difference and might even lead to more enjoyment and practice time. Lastly, every single business transaction I have done with Dillon's has been excellent so buy with confidence.

I received this bag in the middle February, 2020. I was a little leery of ordering this as the length dimension was 27” and my 1930-1935 bell up American Standard baritone is just a hair shy of 28”. After the bag arrived I thoroughly inspected it and found it to be very well made of quality material. The zippers are wide and easy moving. Even though they are a plastic composite they look like they are sewn into the material quite well and will hold up well under normal use. When I first tried to place my baritone inside the bag the first few times I will admit it was a struggle and kind of thought this may not work. But I was having a hard time finding a bag or case for my size of baritone unless I wanted to pay double or triple the cost, so I was determined I was going to make this work! I’m glad I did. I found the secret was to place the bag upright on the bell end and then insert the bell first and then twist the horn slightly to get it under the padding and left side of the zipper on the opposite end. I more do it the easier it is getting. The padding opposite the bell end is getting more flexible. I had read some people complain the zippers don’t open far enough. I think some people just love to hear themselves complain. One zipper opens up past the bell segment and the other opens well past the end of the horn section. If they are trying to lay this bag on its side and place the horn inside that way, yeah it might not work the best. Use some ingenuity! I paid $142 for this bag and now it’s $120, guess I should have waited🤪 Oh well, I think I still got a great bag for the money. I think you will have no regrets buying this bag.

Perfect fit for a vintage Olds Ambassador baritone horn with forward facing bell, and seems to have sufficient padding. It's approx. 14 lbs lighter than the original hard case (the weight and width of the Olds case was one of the main reasons for this purchase). Stow-able backpack straps make for easy hands-free carrying. Included a separate mouthpiece case and external pocket large enough for music and misc. A little more expensive than a similar case from a different manufacturer, but appears to be quite rugged. The only reason I didn't rate on durability and value is it's a bit soon to tell, but I don't expect I'll be disappointed. Very pleased so far.

This case is nicer than I expected for the price and I was very pleased upon its arrival. I am a high-school euphonium player who uses a school-owned instrument. My instrument though in good shape, was given to me in a terrible case. It was literally falling apart and I feared if I brought it home my instrument would fall out of the bottom. I wanted to practice as to improve, but was unable to tote around my horn. I thought buying a new case would be much easier than purchasing a new instrument. I found this and was a little concerned about the pricing being a bit too low, but was very pleased at the actual case. It came in a large box that was slightly open open its arrival but still in tact. The side pocket I found to be large enough to keep all my cleaning supplies and also more. I keep my sheet music in there as well as the extra strap it came with (as to be worn as a messenger bag). It has pencil slots to help you be better prepared and small zipped pockets inside of the large pocket. I have held my music, supplies, and even my lunch box in there at the same time. The zippers seem secure and the handle does as well (the scrap that keeps the handle together is Velcro attached together but sewn onto one of the handles as not to be lost). The case came with luggage tags as well as a mouthpiece case. It also came with, as previously mentioned, a strap as to be a messenger bag as well as backpack straps to leave you with 3 different means of holding your case. The inside of the case is very soft and lined with a furry material. The outside is perhaps soften than I expected. I have a king euphonium and had a very tough time the first time getting my horn in the case but have since not had any troubles with it. I do, however, find the case to be unbalanced and falls to one side in my locker. It is very light and easy to travel with although I would advise to be careful with it as for it does not protect as well as a hard case. I believe this case will last longer than my current horn will and am very pleased with my purchase. It is the best deal you could hope to get for this price which should help you see past the flaws. Would recommend to any student players at an intermediate or advanced level (perhaps not beginners as for they do not yet know how to properly care for their horn and may harm it in a softer case).

My son started this year with the baritone. He got one that has a very old 90's case and though it would make him have amazing muscles, it was big, bulky and super heavy to take on the bus and back. I started to look and wanted to buy something that would be reasonable in price and looked good. I was afraid about the sizing BUT boy i was pleasantly surprised. Its super lightweight, very sturdy, has pockets to have his music book and sheets, came with a separate small case for his mouth piece. The straps are comfortable and looks amazing as a backpack. It made such a huge difference. I highly recommend this product young or older. Great case!!!

Excellent !!!

Excelente estuche tipo funda semirígida con correas para llevar a la espalda. Mi bombardino barítono King 2265 quedó cupo muy bien en este estuche, el cual tiene espacio amplio para poner partituras y accesorios. Muy buena calidad. Muy recomendable!

Using this as a daily gig bag.

The bag is strong and compact

I am very pleased with this gig bag. I have had it now about 1 year and love how much lighter it is than my hard side case. It is a very snug fit which is good. Being soft sided I would not roll it down the stairs but it does have sufficient padding to protect it from bumps against walls etc. The side pouch is large enough for sheet music binder. I find that placing the instrument in with the lead pipe pointing towards the carry handles is the only way it will fit into the bag. That is not a drawback, just an observation in case someone thinks the bag won't fit. Also place the bell into the bottom first. It really is a great bag for the price.

これまで同じプロテックのケースを使用していたが、背負う部分などにやや難があったものの、それらが改善・改良され、譜面台も収納可能な大きなサイドポケットが気に入っており、再度購入した。