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30 Dec 05 - 01:44 PM (#1637500) Subject: Flight case for a Mandola From: Les in Chorlton 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? |
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30 Dec 05 - 01:51 PM (#1637504) Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola From: Wesley S 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. |
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30 Dec 05 - 01:55 PM (#1637508) Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola From: Les in Chorlton Thanks Wesley and a bit quick too. Mine is a tenor, goes by the name of Nalson for obvious reasons. |
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30 Dec 05 - 02:06 PM (#1637516) Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola From: Wesley S 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. |
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30 Dec 05 - 02:30 PM (#1637532) Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola From: open mike 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! |
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30 Dec 05 - 02:38 PM (#1637542) Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola From: Leadfingers Les - PM sent - I was at Keith Calton's Birthday Party yesterday ! |
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31 Dec 05 - 10:13 AM (#1638072) Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola From: mooman 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 |
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31 Dec 05 - 11:46 AM (#1638129) Subject: RE: Flight case for a Mandola From: Les in Chorlton Thanks a lot, much good advice Les |