Flight case for a Mandola

Subject: Flight case for a Mandola
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 30 Dec 05 - 01:44 PM

I know we have been here before, but not for a while I think.

Anyone have info on flight cases, in this case (sorry), for a Mandola?

Sources, prices that kind of thing?

Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola
From: Wesley S
Date: 30 Dec 05 - 01:51 PM

A "mandola" can be several different things - here in the states a mandola is slightly longer than a mandolin. In the UK a mandola might be something a lot longer. What we would call an octave mandolin or Zouk. Reguardless - from what I've heard Carlton cases are some of the best around. Expensive - but worth it.

Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 30 Dec 05 - 01:55 PM

Thanks Wesley and a bit quick too.

Mine is a tenor, goes by the name of Nalson for obvious reasons.

Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola
From: Wesley S
Date: 30 Dec 05 - 02:06 PM

I'm not sure where to find them in the UK but here in the states you can find a link to Carlton cases at www.gregboyd.com They are good folks - I bought my Weber Fern from them.

Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola
From: open mike
Date: 30 Dec 05 - 02:30 PM

Here is where I got the case that protects my nyckelharpa when flying.
http://www.flightform.com/
They are near Seattle, Washington, and are quite reasonable.
Tell them Laurel sent you!

Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Dec 05 - 02:38 PM

Les - PM sent - I was at Keith Calton's Birthday Party yesterday !

Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola
From: mooman
Date: 31 Dec 05 - 10:13 AM

Hi Les!

Kingham MTM Cases Ltd

in East London/Essex have just made an exact custom made-to-measure case, in the colours inside and out I specified, for my luthier-made tenor mandola which is a slightly less common shape than usual. Price was £249 for mine but they will give you an exact quote. That is somewhat cheaper than a Calton (which my mandolin lives in) or a Clark (better and heavier than the Calton) which houses my octave mandolin.

Hope this is some help as good mandola cases are as rare as parrots' teeth!

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 31 Dec 05 - 11:46 AM

Thanks a lot, much good advice

Les