need advice on a case for pa3x 76-key

K88 · Post by **K88** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:46 am

Hello,

I am looking for a plastic case for pa3x 76-keys with wheels. Anybody have suggestions? Thanks.

ova · Post by **ova** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:02 am

GATOR cases, can't go wrong, on wheels!

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:19 am

Gator GK76 is what I have - great case, however if you are on the move a lot then maybe a hard case would be better.

Cheers

Pete

jimsweb · Post by **jimsweb** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:26 am

Can this be used as a flight case?

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:56 am

jimsweb wrote:Can this be used as a flight case?

A soft case? Definitely not!

Elektroman · Post by **Elektroman** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:37 am

jimsweb wrote:Can this be used as a flight case?

You can, but highly not recommended. Considering the attitude of most baggage handlers, good luck with your pa3x arriving in one pieces, on the other end with this.
As previous post. You need a hard case for a flight.

Dikikeys · Post by **Dikikeys** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:48 pm

If they have a model that fits your arranger, I have been very pleased with these: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/3i5014KBD

Naturally, if you fly a LOT, and want your arranger to arrive in pristine condition, a full ATA flight spec case is going to be needed. But they ain't cheap or light!

You might have to go to an 88 sized case though (check the specs) because arrangers, for one reason or another, often are a bit wider than their 76 workstation siblings...

K88 · Post by **K88** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:59 pm

Thanks Dikikeys pointing me to the right directions and everybody for helpful tips. I decided to go with Gator GKPE-88SLIM-TSA, internal dimensions: 54L - 15W - 6H. Thanks again!

http://www.gatorcases.com/p/111157-1017/gkpe-88slim-tsa

ova · Post by **ova** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:21 am

I do have that same case since 4 years. Best case for light. With the Pa3x 76 keys, it weights 32Kg, maximum allowed. You'll be charged $75 for size and difference of normal weight (23Kg).

nitecrawler · Post by **nitecrawler** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:20 pm

I have a gator 88 hard shell with wheels and it is a tank! Unfortunately it weighs as much as a tank. Used it for years for my Oasys 76. The Pa3Xle fits very easily and I put some smaller boxed items in to keep the keyboard from slipping around. I have total confidence in the integrity of the case. It is heavy though.