hard case advice original kronos please

esch · Post by **esch** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:01 am

my wife wants to buy me a quality hard case for my kronos for my birthday. it is the original kronos, (i gather the size is slightly different for the latest iteration of kronos so again it mustfit and keep safe the original kronos).

suggestions to keep this baby cpmfortable and safe?

thanks
dave

KronosCray · Post by **KronosCray** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:49 am

I just paid 650$ Canadian for a custom case to be made by a very reputable company here in Canada. Pretty expensive but worth the peace of mind. I am not enjoying the extra 40 pounds added weight however.

AdDeRoo · Post by **AdDeRoo** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 10:54 am

Hi

I am perfectly happy with this one:
http://www.thomann.de/it/thon_keyboard_ ... 5cdec74b22

Carrying the 88 however is still not my favorite hobby....

They kept the case relatively light, so it does not add much weight to the Kronos.

They make them custom made for the model you need

amosdef · Post by **amosdef** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:49 pm

I have been happy with the Gator 61 Key ATA case. The original Kronos 61 sits snug from side to side and there's enough room behind it to store my expression and sustain pedals as well as some cables and a small footswitch.

http://www.gatorcases.com/p/111157-281/gkpe-61-tsa

LZ · Post by LZ » Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:04 am

Which Kronos model do you have?

For Kronos 61 I use this:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessor ... board-case

Have gigged fairly heavily and it's held up well. I like the latches and it's nice to have wheels and handles both in the middle and at the end....and it's not very heavy either.

esch · Post by **esch** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:08 am

oops yeah i should have mentioned it is the original kronos 61

ronnfigg · Post by **ronnfigg** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:29 am

This is my favorite

http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/ ... Kronos+X61

Good placement of the wheels. The heavy rounded corners make the case glide easier when it is on its side. Metal hardware is durable. Light weight is a blessing.

keego · Post by **keego** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:50 am

Got mine out of Flightcase Warehouse though this is based in the UK.

studio429 · Post by **studio429** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:25 am

I have a Flightcase Warehouse one for my K88. It's built like a tank and whilst it weighs a tonne it does the trick!

alanjpearson · Post by **alanjpearson** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:24 pm

I would go Gator or SKB because the wood based ones weigh a ton.
You might be OK as you have a 61 but the 73 is way too heavy for a single handle, I had a heck of a job but found an old Gator with two to spread the weight.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Musical-Instr ... nkw=GK+276

Lagunatic · Post by **Lagunatic** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:28 pm

I have an older model of the Gator ATA case for my X88. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GKPE88TSA

The case has two velcro straps that keep the keyboard in place inside the case. There's no room in the case for any pedals or cables as the X88 uses up almost all the space which is kind of a bummer. This might not be the case with the X61.

I found my case used on Craigslist for $125 which was in my mind a good deal.

I highly recommend getting a case with wheels too.

esch · Post by **esch** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:06 pm

thanks so much for all the responses everyone. i will post once i decide, about which one i choose!
d

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:40 pm

Where in the world are you? I work for a company that builds road cases. We're called Clydesdale Custom Case and we are just east of Toronto in Canada.

esch · Post by **esch** » Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:53 am

Darn it I did not see this your email that you make cases, and just ordered a gator case...
I am from calgary!!

esch · Post by **esch** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:57 am

Received the gator and it is really great, but heavy even on the 61.
Got some extra room for cords headphones and pedals, perfect fit.
These are top drawer cases.
Thanks for all the help guys!!!
David

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hard case advice original kronos please

hard case advice original kronos please

Gator case is just OK