Customer Reviews

SKB Contoured Pro Alto Sax Case

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After many weeks of reading reviews and comments about various cases and realising that most cases were either too dear or cheap the one case that stood out from the pack was the SKB440.
The SKB440 won out for just because the design was right, the quality is high and the price is good.
I like the padding, the fit is good even with my SML from the 1950s, so it's quite universal unlike some cases out there. The addition of a place for the neck to sit safely is great. Other contoured cases require the neck to sit in a pouch in the bell. The outer shell is rock solid and does seem to be mostly indestructible. I love the solid clip-hasps especially since one of them can accommodate a padlock. Whilst not water-resistant the case when closed seems near-to water resistant, well, enough to protect the instrument on a rainy day anyway.
The strap d-rings are a great addition, although I'm not sure I use a shoulder strap personally, it's good to have the option.
The outer pocket is perfect for reeds and bits and pieces.
The 440 comes with a pouch for the bell to put mouthpieces and things. It's a little bit thin for me so I'm using a BG bell pouch instead. But the SKB supplied pouch is still good enough for the job.
I'm not a touring artist or anything just the odd jaunt here and there. For international baggage handled flights I would probably spend another two or three hundred bucks and get a Walter Johnson, Hiscox or Mike Manning but for students, casual players and those not roughing too much it the SKB440 is an excellent case; it's got good looks and sturdy construction - I'm very happy with it!