Hi all,
does anybody have any solutions for a sturdy yet light (ish) case for the A Keys…was looking at this but the AK is not listed in the tested synths…
http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/proddetail.php?f=&id=676&o=&c=91&s=
Reckon it will fit???
If not…what are the best options…flying from UK to Hong Kong in a week or so, need to get it sorted!!
Cheers
I’ve come across some hard cases that would work.
Pelican 1700,
http://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1700-Long-Case-Black/dp/B00286M5OS
Seems great if you’re going to fly and check the case as undercarriage luggage. It’s smaller than the 60 combined inches threshold that most airlines have for tacking on extra fees for “oversized” checked luggage. The Pelican Storm of similar size exceeds that threshold. Also, custom cut foam is always going to be great protection for your gear from baggage handlers. Lightweight, too. Only 17lbs w/ foam. Also has wheels.
However, I’m particularly interested in DJ controller hard cases, as they are very similar sized, and often the lids are removable, giving you two pieces to use as risers on a table, or surfaces with keyboard stands, for your AK and other gear as well. Using both sides of the case as risers is appealing to me, as a tall person with a herniated L2 disc. I hate having to crouch at a gig. Sadly, few of these cases have wheels so some may require a small folding luggage dolly as they’ll be at between 36lbs and 52lbs w/ AK-37 inside, depending on the case…
DJ Controller Cases that fit the bill, measurement wise:
ProX XS-DDJSX. Really most any case that can hold the Pioneer DDJ-SX will do, as the length and width narrowly exceed the AK-37’s dimensions, just check the height clearance with the lid, as it is a somewhat short controller. This one has foam risers inside the base of the case, allowing you to dial in the height for your gear. 31lbs
http://www.amazon.com/XS-DDJSX-Controller-Industrial-strength-padlocked/dp/B00HRM35OW/ref=sr_1_16?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1431877258&sr=1-16&keywords=controller+hard+case
ProX XS-DDJSX-WLTBL.Adds a sliding shelf, which would be useful for the AK + 2 Elektron box performer. This + a keyboard stand might be all you need as a performance surface. 40lbs, though.
Fortunately, it is listed as having wheels
http://www.amazon.com/XS-DDJSX-WLTBL-Pioneer-Industrial-strength-padlocked/dp/B00HRMQFPI/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1431878104&sr=1-1&keywords=pioneer+ddj+sx+case+shelf
and
http://www.amazon.com/ProX-Cases-Controller-XS-DDJSZWLT-ProSoundGear/dp/B00LHCGSNS/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1431880647&sr=1-1&keywords=ddj-sx+case+wheels
Odyssey FZPIDDJSX
Currently reduced in price from Amazon. Looks to be the most affordable hard case available. 24lbs.
http://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-FZPIDDJSX-Flight-Pioneer-Controller/dp/B00B8CRV4W/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1431877871&sr=1-5&keywords=pioneer+ddj+sx+case
Gator GTOUR DDJT1-S1 .This one has interior dimensions closest to the AK, and should give the tightest fit without modification. 28lbs.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GTOURDDJT1S1?adpos=1o1&creative=55686513361&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQjw-OCqBRDXmIWvveLE3_cBEiQAZWfImbia26gHJMvQ_OsJtfFaLr4PZgY48dsiRrBw2pOJdYUaAvJC8P8HAQ
i have a 76 key version of this case and it fits really well. the interior is adjustable and it leaves a little extra space for cables or another small device. quality is really nice.
it also fits in my Prophet 08 case and an SKB case I have for my Juno 106
Thanks alot guys, I’ll check both of these out!!