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According to these (somewhat confusing) specs the protec is 6-8" deep, sort of shaped like a pyramid. Am I reading these right?

"Weight: 5.95 lbs; 2.7 kg
Exterior dimensions (tuning slide end): 35.5(l) x 8(w) x 12(h) "; 902 x 203 x 305mm
Exterior dimensions (bell end): 35.5(l) x 6(w) x 8(h) "; 902x 152 x 203mm
Accommodates bells up to 9" (229mm)"

https://www.protecstyle.com/SCREW-BELL- ... O-PAC-CASE

Compare to the Marcus Bonnas, about 5.5", or Holton, less than 5". They are both flat cases, not pyramidal.
I believe this is because the cases are structurally hard styrofoam covered in cordura, as opposed to fiberglass (bonna) or plywood (holton), so they need to be thicker to maintain stiffness.

The prototype I had was flat. But it may have changed a bit.

did it seem thicker than the competitors?

It was a bit thinner than my Chinese screwbell case (Y-Fort), but larger overall. I used it for a bit instead of the stock case, it definitely had some advantages in getting the horn set up more easily.

Since I live close to the trombone shop, I'll probably head in and take a look at it once they come in. Currently looking at getting a cut bell, and protec is a good option being roughly $250 cheaper than an MB

Since I just got one of the Marcus Bonna screw bell baby case, I thought I’d share a quick size comparison photo.
This is the Lawler hard case, the MB baby, and the Basilli side by side. I forgot to reattach the Basilli sheet music pocket, but you can still get a pretty good idea. Amazingly, the MB is the only one I can fit a Rath R3F in.

bkessler wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 9:58 am Since I just got one of the Marcus Bonna screw bell baby case, I thought I’d share a quick size comparison photo.
This is the Lawler hard case, the MB baby, and the Basilli side by side. I forgot to reattach the Basilli sheet music pocket, but you can still get a pretty good idea. Amazingly, the MB is the only one I can fit a Rath R3F in.

In what ways did the Rath not fit?

bassbone1993 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:28 pm

bkessler wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 9:58 am Since I just got one of the Marcus Bonna screw bell baby case, I thought I’d share a quick size comparison photo.
This is the Lawler hard case, the MB baby, and the Basilli side by side. I forgot to reattach the Basilli sheet music pocket, but you can still get a pretty good idea. Amazingly, the MB is the only one I can fit a Rath R3F in.

In what ways did the Rath not fit?

In the Lawler Case, it doesn't really fit at all. In the Basilli case, it fits fine without the valve section, but when I add the valve, the trigger mechanism plus thumb screw just makes it so I can't quite squeeze it in. (Mostly the trigger is too wide). It's a tight squeeze in the MB baby, but it does seem to fit. (I also love the storage for the trombone stand on the outside).

Travelbone that fits in a suitcase.
https://buddenbohm.com/en/travelbone/

Seen this before…. Not sure I’ve ever seen a worse idea for a case.

At least parts to repair will be unique and difficult.
Andy

Also, I'm 99% sure that the slide is shorter than the average tenor slide.

bassbone1993 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 19, 2025 9:41 pm Also, I'm 99% sure that the slide is shorter than the average tenor slide.

Not 99%... 100!
It IS shorter (read description for all 3 models), as I understand "cable" means "handslide" there... In original German description they use word "Zug".
Actually it is Yamaha 350C conception, just made by German craftsman.