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Hooch · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:01 am Post subject: Case for Kronos 73

Hi all,

First post. I hope someone can shed some light.
The K73 is a great size for gigs. But I can't find a robust case.

I'm replacing a Motif classic 76. It's in a SKB ATA.
Everything I've found ends up in 88 key size cases because of depth.

Is custom build the only thing there is? At 40-50+ pounds?

I cart my stuff myself but a canvas thing just won't do.
They always end up in shreds.
I'm afraid to take it out.

Help!!

panrixx · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:35 am Post subject:

Unfortunately, the search facility on this forum is non operational at present, but if you look back there are whole threads on the subject of cases for the Kronos.

Try this to start

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=61907

and this

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=63068
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Hooch · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:01 am Post subject:

Looks great for all but the K73.
Am I stuck ordering a custom ATA $$$$ flyweight case because nobody
makes one for this keyboard?
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kron · Guest

Try here and you can select the options you prefer:
http://www.swanflight.com/korg-kronos-73-key-flightcase.html

DaveBoulden · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:22 am Post subject:

Also check http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=65079 where I have also posted pictures of my custom ATA style case... though the responses are more Europe-specific and I don't know where you are based.
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PinkFloydDudi · Guest

You don't need a custom case.

This one works perfect for me:
http://www.gatorcases.com/Default.aspx?Section=Products&Page=Details&CategoryID=4434&CatalogID=11552

DaveBoulden · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:18 pm Post subject:

Hooch · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:52 am Post subject:

I see the other thread about a fly case.

The issue still is how do I transport a K73 without "spending"
45-75 pounds +/ or wasted pack space.

I used to lug a suitcase 73 back in the day. Minus the amp/speakers,
The tour cases with keyboard inside are close to the same weight!!!

I see there was a Korg branded specific nylon/poly case.
What happened to that?

PinkFloydDudi · Guest

mercede1 · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:26 pm Post subject:

Hooch · Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks all for the tips on other threads.

Well after looking high and low, the Gator GKPE-76D TSA is about it.
Thanks for the suggestion PinkFloydDudi

There is no Cat 1 ATA rated poly Plastic case yet.
I even looked at Pelican, Hardig and others.

The SKB roto style is not Cat 1 rated and it is not splash resistant at all.
They do make a Roto Cat 1 in 61 and 88 lengths.

It's often raining on load in/load out in winters here so any case has to have
some kind of seal and the Gator comes close.

When SKB makes a proper ATA rated case with a seal for this size I"ll get one.
Hopefully next year.

Until then, I'll get some kind of soft waterproof something or other to wrap it in.

Thanks again,

Hooch

HwyStar · Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Posts: 37

Don't forget that you can search "any forum" in the Google search bar by typing:

site:http://www.korgforums.com/forum "search for this text"

Handy feature! Let Google do the walking...

jeremykeys · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:12 am Post subject:

Hooch! I work for a company here in Canada called Clydesdale Custom Cases. I built my own ATA case with wheels. I feel my 73 Kronos is perfectly safe. I'm up in Toronto so it;s kind of far but if you want to contact Phil Dewhurst, phil@clydesdalecases.com he can give you a quote. I'd expect it will cost a lot though, plus shipping. I hate to turn business away but you probably have custom case companies in your area.
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