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asgeirssone
Registered User
(1/29/01 8:17:17 pm)
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Gewa
vs. Carry-Lite cello cases
I have an American Case Company
Hatchtop case, but am finding that its weight gets really heavy
really quickly. Between the Gewa fiberglass and Carry-Lite cases,
which one do you like better and why? Also, if the Gewa is better,
is it worth the extra $$$ over the Carry-Lite? How would either
compare to my current case? I am looking at the models available
from Shar, and the standard Carry-Lite (not the featherweight).
Thanks everyone.
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peghed
Registered User
(1/29/01 10:54:35 pm)
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Re:
Gewa vs. Carry-Lite cello cases
I am a professional cellist and
luthier in the south-east US. I have had the opportunity to inspect,
use, and repair colleagues and customers cases. The Carry-Lite case
will fit into more trunks, back seats, and lockers than most other
cases in its price range. It has no external latches or hinges to
snag things. The GEWA case with wheels weighs a ton.
For the
last 20 years I have been using the original Winter Ultralight case.
I bought it from Metropolitan Music in Vermont. I'm on my third
cordura cover (I prefer the one WITHOUT a music pocket; less bulky)
and I've replaced the handle once. A recommended modification is to
relocate the neck restraint to a position closer to the top block of
the instrument to lessen the possibility of damage to the cello if
the case fell on its face. (The stock location is like wearing your
seat belt around your neck.)
I'll continue to use this case
for as long as replacement covers are available.
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Duane
Nevins 
Registered User
(1/30/01 4:28:33 am)
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Winter
Ultralight case
I too have a Winter Ultralight case
of about the same vintage as yours. I am interested to know where
you can get a replacement cover and how much they cost. Another
query I have is how do you keep your cello suspended in the case? My
cello sags to the bottom of the case and then I must pull the endpin
rod out a short distance with the rubber tip on it so that the cello
will be located in the correct position in the case. The problem
with this is that the cello is resting on the endpin rod and that is
not good if there is ever an impact on the bottom of the case. I
would like your thoughts on this. I agree with your recommended
modification to relocate the neck restraint. Since the accessory
compartment is located just below the neck restraint, where do you
relocate the neck restraint? And can you still use the accessory
compartment after you make the modification? Thanks for your
assistance.
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shapiroa
Registered
User
(1/30/01 9:17:00 am)
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Re:
Winter Ultralight case
I have a carry-lite I ordered from
Shar about a year ago, and I'm very happy with it. My wife has a
Winter Ultralight that I bought about 20 years ago--still holding up
well. We don't particularly put them through much stress, though --
into the car, out of the car, a walk of a couple of blocks, that
sort of thing. I love the backpack-type straps on the new
model.
Recently I attended a concert at Bargemusic
(Brooklyn!) that included Clive Greensmith, the Tokyo SQ cellist.
I'm not certain about this, of course, but it LOOKED like he was
using a Carry-lite. Which made me wonder whether he takes the case
on airplanes--and whether he ever had to put it in baggage. I can't
imagine the case holding up under that!
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