Hard case for Kronos2 series?

tcornishmn · Post by **tcornishmn** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 7:47 pm

Hi all. Normally I get custom cases made for my boards, but my usual vendor may not be able to meet my needs. Does anyone have a pointer to the best of the off-the-shelf stuff for a Kronos 2-88?

I know there are boat-sized ones, but I'm hoping for good protection and minimal exterior size. SKB's options look pretty big. Money is (relatively speaking compared to a custom case) no object.

Thanks

DaveKeys · Post by **DaveKeys** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:38 pm

Have you thought of going for Korg's own Silver ABS custom case for the Kronos2? I have one for my Kronos2 61 and am very pleased with it.

It was a bit pricey but it's a one off cost and a perfect fit.

AdDeRoo · Post by **AdDeRoo** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:00 pm

I am happy with my Thomann custom made Kronos case

http://www.thomann.de/it/thon_keyboard_ ... 946ea33a83

The pvc saves weight, but the 88 i still a beast to carry to/from my car each week when I take it to our band rehearsal

DaveKeys · Post by **DaveKeys** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:38 pm

AdDeRoo wrote:I am happy with my Thomann custom made Kronos case

http://www.thomann.de/it/thon_keyboard_ ... 946ea33a83

The pvc saves weight, but the 88 i still a beast to carry to/from my car each week when I take it to our band rehearsal

That's pretty light at 11.6kg. My Gator case for the RD700 is over 14kg.

tcornishmn · Post by **tcornishmn** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:07 am

DaveKeys wrote:Have you thought of going for Korg's own Silver ABS custom case for the Kronos2? I have one for my Kronos2 61 and am very pleased with it.

It was a bit pricey but it's a one off cost and a perfect fit.

Thanks - I didn't know Korg had one. That will be perfect if my custom shop doesn't work out.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:40 am

DaveKeys wrote:
AdDeRoo wrote:I am happy with my Thomann custom made Kronos case

http://www.thomann.de/it/thon_keyboard_ ... 946ea33a83

The pvc saves weight, but the 88 i still a beast to carry to/from my car each week when I take it to our band rehearsal
That's pretty light at 11.6kg. My Gator case for the RD700 is over 14kg.

I have a similar case (also from Thomann) for my Korg Kronos 61 ... never had such a well-built case. The leather handle feels good since you don't get crushed fingers from plastic handles used by some others, and the metal connections and corners are very sturdy).

alanjpearson · Post by **alanjpearson** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:02 am

AdDeRoo wrote:I am happy with my Thomann custom made Kronos case

http://www.thomann.de/it/thon_keyboard_ ... 946ea33a83

The pvc saves weight, but the 88 i still a beast to carry to/from my car each week when I take it to our band rehearsal

Can those side handles be used by one person?
I found a single central handle makes the job so much harder - and that is with my 73!

Falcon2e · Post by **Falcon2e** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:43 pm

I'm happy with my SKB. I did add some extra padding behind the little plastic corners that are attached with Velcro. Also, very carefully removed a little of the eggshell foam where the row of knobs contact the lid.

AdDeRoo · Post by **AdDeRoo** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:48 pm

alanjpearson wrote:
AdDeRoo wrote:I am happy with my Thomann custom made Kronos case

http://www.thomann.de/it/thon_keyboard_ ... 946ea33a83

The pvc saves weight, but the 88 i still a beast to carry to/from my car each week when I take it to our band rehearsal
Can those side handles be used by one person?
I found a single central handle makes the job so much harder - and that is with my 73!

Yes, I carry it alone, using the single handle. If I need to walk with it more than 10 meters I prefer getting some help though....

benbabylon · Post by **benbabylon** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 2:26 am

DaveKeys wrote:Have you thought of going for Korg's own Silver ABS custom case for the Kronos2? I have one for my Kronos2 61 and am very pleased with it.

It was a bit pricey but it's a one off cost and a perfect fit.

Do you know how heavy Korg's case is (for 88)?

Does anybody have a recommendation for a really protective hard case that is also light and doesn't kill my back and neck?

pranaearth · Post by **pranaearth** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:18 am

The thing with Korg's own case for the Kronos, is that the 88 key case is only for the new one, not the original Kronos88 or Kronos88X
Kinda bummed.

alanjpearson · Post by **alanjpearson** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:07 am

benbabylon wrote:
DaveKeys wrote:Have you thought of going for Korg's own Silver ABS custom case for the Kronos2? I have one for my Kronos2 61 and am very pleased with it.

It was a bit pricey but it's a one off cost and a perfect fit.
Do you know how heavy Korg's case is (for 88)?

Does anybody have a recommendation for a really protective hard case that is also light and doesn't kill my back and neck?

Gator GK 276.

This is what I got for my K73 - the BIG advantage is it has two handles on the top which is much easier on your back than a single handle.
It weighs 12.5Kg.
They don't make them now so the only place I could find one (new) is EBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gator-GK-276- ... xysstSYEDP

slowtrain · Post by **slowtrain** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:35 am

Did Korg make a hard case for the Kronos and Kronos X? Does anyone have a part number? I tried google and following the Korg link, but I didn't find anything. I have the X 61.

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:10 pm

Just get a custom made road case with wheels on one end. There are a lot of case builders out there. I'm one.

slowtrain · Post by **slowtrain** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 11:01 pm

Thanks Jeremy. I would, but I like to get cases from the manufacturer if possible.