Gig Bag/ Case Recommendations for the Triton Pro x?
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:39 am
Hi all, Im new here.
I just bought a used Triton ProX this evening, and love it. The only problem is that it's bulky and weighs over 50lbs, which makes transport to gigs a difficult proposition.
I don't tour or even play out that often... maybe twice a month, and usually less than a couple hours drive from home. So I don't need anything very heavy-duty. Still, I'll have to tote the thing around a little bit, so I wanted to ask your opinions about cases.
The options Im currently considering are:
1) Gator GK88 lightweight case. This sounds perfect (not too heavy, affordable and has wheels.) BUT it's advertised as having an interior length of 57.5 in, and the Triton ProX is 57.9 in long.
Has anyone here ever successfully stuffed a ProX into the GK88 case? Doesn't seem like the extra half inch would be a deal breaker but Id like to ask. Gator's next size up is the GK 288R ATA case... heavier, probably tougher than I need and costs nearly $200 more.
2) Musicians Gear gig bag. Very lightweight and cheap-- Ill probably default to this as a temporary solution but it has no wheels and might end up dislocating my shoulder.
3) Custom made "Roadie" ATA glide case like you see on eBay. I haven't seen any reviews for these things though, and while they are cheaper than the GK 288R, you have to attach your own casters to the long edge and use a strap to drag it along-- which doesn't sound too swell.
4) Anything you might recommend?
Yeah I know, the Triton Pro X is more of a studio keyboard than a live instrument... but I saw this one on Craigslist for $600 (fully functional with a few small scratches and two missing knobs) and jumped at it. I do intend to use it for sequencing and composition as well, but I need it to play out with. I'd be grateful for any solutions, recommendations or comments. Thanks!
I just bought a used Triton ProX this evening, and love it. The only problem is that it's bulky and weighs over 50lbs, which makes transport to gigs a difficult proposition.
I don't tour or even play out that often... maybe twice a month, and usually less than a couple hours drive from home. So I don't need anything very heavy-duty. Still, I'll have to tote the thing around a little bit, so I wanted to ask your opinions about cases.
The options Im currently considering are:
1) Gator GK88 lightweight case. This sounds perfect (not too heavy, affordable and has wheels.) BUT it's advertised as having an interior length of 57.5 in, and the Triton ProX is 57.9 in long.
Has anyone here ever successfully stuffed a ProX into the GK88 case? Doesn't seem like the extra half inch would be a deal breaker but Id like to ask. Gator's next size up is the GK 288R ATA case... heavier, probably tougher than I need and costs nearly $200 more.
2) Musicians Gear gig bag. Very lightweight and cheap-- Ill probably default to this as a temporary solution but it has no wheels and might end up dislocating my shoulder.
3) Custom made "Roadie" ATA glide case like you see on eBay. I haven't seen any reviews for these things though, and while they are cheaper than the GK 288R, you have to attach your own casters to the long edge and use a strap to drag it along-- which doesn't sound too swell.
4) Anything you might recommend?
Yeah I know, the Triton Pro X is more of a studio keyboard than a live instrument... but I saw this one on Craigslist for $600 (fully functional with a few small scratches and two missing knobs) and jumped at it. I do intend to use it for sequencing and composition as well, but I need it to play out with. I'd be grateful for any solutions, recommendations or comments. Thanks!