Cymbal case recommendation?

[smittyboy63]

Hey all,

About two weeks back I pulled all of my cymbals out of storage, polished them up, and am slowly getting the kit ready to play again. In the past, I NEVER had anything to store my cymbals in. Lame, to be sure, but I always wrapped them in cushiony wool blankets to transport them. So, I'd like to buy a "case", not a bag, as I'd like to have them all together, and I have 9 of them and they are weighty. So, I want a "rolling" case, as I do not want to have to carry it. These are my cymbals:

• Zildjian 20" Medium Ride
• Zildjian 14" hi-hats
• Paiste 3000 Power Crash 18"
• Paiste 2002 Heavy Crash 18"
• Paiste 3000 China Type 18"
• Paiste 3000 Power Crash 16"
• Paiste 3000 Rude Splash 12"
• Paiste 3000 Splash 8"

So I was on Sweetwater and saw this, but it's expensive...this might be the one though:
Meinl Cymbals Professional Cymbal Case - Red, 22 inches

Then I was over on Amazon and saw this....it claims it can hold 10 cymbals:
C1000T 22" Rolling Cymbal Case

Anyway, looking for something nice that wont easily fall apart and can roll w/handle.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Tama CW]

I've only used SKB cymbal cases. Good quality. Got them used for around $50-$60 when I needed them.....no wheels though.
Comfortably held up to 5 cymbals..........20,18,16, hi hats. Whatever you need, I'd look for lightly used items. Why be the one to pay
$200 for a new case only to resell it down the road for $50-$75 when you're done with it?

Another option is buy a couple of regular used cymbal bags and transport them on an inexpensive baggage cart with bungy chords.....
all used of course....probably around $75 total.

 

[Ptrick]

In my experience, The only cases that will hold 9 cymbals are custom made flight cases. I have a Humes & Berg rolling cymbal case, SKB in the past. Both will hold 5-6 max. I see the ones you listed say 9 and 10, but I’d be a bit skeptical.

Unless you are flying, I’d recommend a bag. I gig most every weekend, and use the Ahead cymbal case with wheels. I get 9 in the bag often.

Ahead Armor 24" Deluxe Heavy Duty Cymbal Case with Wheels

The Ahead Armor 24 Deluxe Cymbal Case is a super durable method of transporting and storing cymbals. This bag series is designed for the working musician. One who travels from gig to gig all year long. It's designed to hold up to heavy use.• 600 denier polyester exterior • Weather...

www.steveweissmusic.com

 

[smittyboy63]

LOL, maybe I just need to keep them wrapped in wool blankets.
It was never convenient in the past, but it worked.

 

[LudwigGuy]

If it's just for storage, I'd just use 2-3 cheap, used bags.
Bag 1: Crashes
Bag 2: Rides/Hats
Bag 3: FX

 

[flung]

Another vote for the SKB hard case. I own the 24" and it's definitely up to the task. Spacious enough to hold 6-8 cymbals, a spare snare head, emergency sticks, and then some. It's only slightly more expensive than the meinl and has a lifetime warranty*

The only downside is that it's bulky, but all the hard cymbal cases are. I use an H&B tuxedo gig bag for most in town gigs.

*Proof of purchase required, take a picture of your receipt and keep it in your google drive.

 

[smittyboy63]

I own the 24" and it's definitely up to the task.

Does it come in different sizes?????

 

[flung]

Does it come in different sizes?????

There's a 22" and 24" rolling cymbal vault, a 22" non-rolling vault, the Trap X2 (trap case + cymbal storage), and a 22" iSeries flight case style.

https://www.sweetwater.com/c1190--SKB--Cymbal_Bags_and_Cases

Edit: The SKB site also lists a cymbal safe that looks like it holds a slew of 22" cymbals, but I haven't seen one in person.

 

[smittyboy63]

Thank you!