Drum Hardware Case Recos?

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Ned Ward

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Our drummer bought a nice DW kit with all DW hardware. All in great shape, and he got a heck of a deal out of someone.

Only thing he didn't get was any kind of cases for the drums. For the drums, he's planning on getting the padded soft cases. For hardware, what do you recommend? Doesn't need to be ATA rated; it's usually us moving them in a minivan or the element (of course the drummer doesn't have a car that can fit all his drums). Has anyone had luck with either a SKB or fiberboard or other type of case for all the hardware?

Hardware would be: 2 tom/cymbal stands, snare stand, hihat (the 2-legged version), extra cymbal stand, double bass pedals, throne.

thanks.
 
Re: Drum Hardware Case Recos?

I own a Pearl Masters and a Gretsch kit, both in SKB cases. They've held up very well and were well worth the money. You can spend more on Humes & Berg, or get flight cases for multiple drums, but I found the SKBs to be more than adequate and a good value for the money. I prefer the individual drum cases because they provide more flexibility in transport across multiple size vehicles (box truck on down to three-door coupe).
 
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Re: Drum Hardware Case Recos?

Kirby Yarbrough said:
I own a Pearl Masters and a Gretsch kit, both in SKB cases. They've held up very well and were well worth the money. You can spend more on Humes & Berg, or get flight cases for multiple drums, but I found the SKBs to be more than adequate and a good value for the money. .
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The SKB cases are far, far better. I have 2 kits with cases from both makers. SKB hardware never pulls out of the case, and the lining is so much better in workmanship.
 
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All recommendations so far are good. I have a good friend who uses the Protection Racket hardware bag and have been surprised at how well it's held up for the last several years. That said, there's no "good" way to transport hardware, just the lesser of the evils per your personal preference. I use a small rolling ATA case that also doubles as a trap/stick table on stage.

For drums, I would recommend hard cases. Soft bags are nice, but one good hit from something (gear in the car, doorway, stair rail) and you've just dinged your finish. Tony makes a valid point about the earlier H&B cases, but I have a couple new ones (within the last 6 months) that don't seem to have the same issues. They have a foam-backed soft stitched lining that's holding up pretty well.
 
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