Ups Case Question for those with 1/2 sets

KDMARTINKY · Post by **KDMARTINKY** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 1:45 pm

I would like those with 1/2 sets to tell me how long would a case need to meet the length and depth requirements for the set.

I have my eyes set on a aluminum fire resistant break-down shot gun case. Its dimensions are 13" wide, 4.5" deep and 42" long.

Your input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

djm · Post by **djm** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:07 pm

Yes.

djm

Joseph E. Smith · Post by **Joseph E. Smith** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:17 pm

http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?t=14668
http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?t=16331

From the FAQ FAQ FAQ page.

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piperdoc · Post by **piperdoc** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:41 pm

be realistic about your needs. i use the gig bag on seth gallagher's cite-if its not there write to him. it is a perfect size for a half set. it is not rigid but is well padded. its great for planes- fits easily in the overhead. if you never let your pipes out of your sight away from home, which you should not- its more than enough.

meir

Jessica Ventura · Post by **Jessica Ventura** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:43 pm

Joseph E. Smith wrote:http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?t=14668
http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?t=16331

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Yes

KDMARTINKY · Post by **KDMARTINKY** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 7:50 pm

Thanks for the redirection. Am I to assume that all questions are to be addressed in the "FAQ" thread for now on?

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:03 pm

KDMARTINKY wrote:Thanks for the redirection. Am I to assume that all questions are to be addressed in the "FAQ" thread for now on?

Would you prefer answering the same questions over and over again?

Joseph E. Smith · Post by **Joseph E. Smith** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 4:07 am

KDMARTINKY wrote:Thanks for the redirection. Am I to assume that all questions are to be addressed in the "FAQ" thread for now on?

It's there to aid you in researching your questions. No, "all" questions are not answered there, but if you read the FAQ first, your answer may be there.

Don't assume anything, just the FAQs Ma'am... er... sir.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 4:32 am

Gun case...

How typically american..

Joseph E. Smith · Post by **Joseph E. Smith** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 4:38 am

Rick wrote:Gun case...

How typically american..

Yessir!! Just like the lyrics of that old timey 'merican song This Land is My Land.

This land is my land
This land's not your land
I've got a shotgun
You haven't got one... etc... etc.

uillmann · Post by **uillmann** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 6:14 am

This Land is My Land... old timey? Jeez, your making me feel old. I think that song was written in the forties. Does that make me an old timer?

Here's one more plug for the trombone gig bag.
This case is my case. It should be your case. It takes up less space. On flights it has a place, Goes over your shoulder, and has a chanter holder, This case was made for Uilleann P's
http://www.reunionblues.com/504-15.html

billh · Post by **billh** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 6:45 am

The necessary size of a half set case depends on your half set. If you buy a case before you buy your drones, there's a good chance that either the case will be larger than necessary, or, umm, the other way round....

Limiting dimensions are usually 1) length from beginning of mainstock to end of bass drone slide joint (with or without slide removed, depending on whether you mind removing the bass drone slide when packing up, and 2) size and construction of your bellows.

Joseph E. Smith · Post by **Joseph E. Smith** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 8:01 am

uillmann wrote:This Land is My Land... old timey? Jeez, your making me feel old. I think that song was written in the forties. Does that make me an old timer?

I think (and I could be wrong about this) that the original This Land was penned by Woody Guthrie in the mid to late 30's.

You're an old timer only if you really want to be. 'Old Timey' is my reference to folk/mountain music of the US from the earlier part of the 20th century. Or also music from the period in time when the IWW was at its strongest.

Back to topic: Viola cases that have been gutted out also provided a nice home for pipes.

PJ · Post by PJ » Sun Oct 16, 2005 8:34 am

Here's what I use (the pipemajor case) with the separate compartment removed. I don't have to remove the bass drone resonator when I pack my pipes and customs don't look at me like I'm taking an M60 as carry-on.

Jim McGuire · Post by **Jim McGuire** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 8:43 am

It's fair for the old timers to point to old responses on the Forum. It is also fair to expect spontaneous responses that reflect timely and current thinking.