I just ordered this case thinking it would protect my Kronos2 88 but was very disappointed and returned it. The top lid is very flexible and I think the knobs on the board would be in danger of damage if something pushed down on the case lid as there is not enough resistance. Also, it was too big IMO though you can fit the board with the corner holders provided. But I'm thinking over time they would loosen up too much for my liking. So I'm going to go the custom ATA route for a tighter fit and stiffer case.Sweat wrote:I had the same experience with that semi-rigid case. They get torn up too quickly, and not as light as I would expect them to be. The molded cases seem to meet the best of protection, durable, and light. SKB makes a nice one.
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What's your best/most durable Kronos carrying case?
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spottingjonah
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As I am slowly changing my cases to custom ATA cases, I found a company in California that makes cases that secure the keyboard at the end cheeks rather than smashing down on the knobs or the keys. They're a little more money than a generic case from RoadcasesUSA, but the quality and attention to detail is well worth it. Look up Space Case Company in Sacramento. I believe I'm paying around $350 with wheels.
FYI, they will have my Kronos2 61 and 73 (the 73 end cheek profile is the same as the 88 ) in their shop in a few weeks for precise measurements, so if anyone is short term for cases and is interested, reach out to them.
FYI, they will have my Kronos2 61 and 73 (the 73 end cheek profile is the same as the 88 ) in their shop in a few weeks for precise measurements, so if anyone is short term for cases and is interested, reach out to them.
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Sweat
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For sure, when my Kronos will be traveling in the touring truck, it is always in my custom ATA case. I don't care if it almost doubles the weight, whether I'm handing it or the production crew.
On the other hand, when going to a local gig and loading/handling it just myself in my suv, I put it in my polyethylene molded case. True, perhaps not quite as durable as the ATA, but it's much lighter and much nicer to my suv's interior.
Then again, when going to a rehearsal or a local gig where walk from vehicle is easy, I may chance my soft case if very carefully handling myself.
Of course as I get older, these choices seem to become more of necessity than luxury!
On the other hand, when going to a local gig and loading/handling it just myself in my suv, I put it in my polyethylene molded case. True, perhaps not quite as durable as the ATA, but it's much lighter and much nicer to my suv's interior.
Then again, when going to a rehearsal or a local gig where walk from vehicle is easy, I may chance my soft case if very carefully handling myself.
Of course as I get older, these choices seem to become more of necessity than luxury!
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jeremykeys
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It's an old picture and it's behind my rotating keyboard stand but this is my case for my K73. I've had the case for five and a half years now and it has never failed me. I would trust this case anywhere and in any situation. Mind you, I built it! I build cases for a living.
I work at Clydesdale Custom Cases in Ontario Canada and we ship world wide. In fact we've had cases sent up to the International Space Station.
If you are serious about protecting your baby, just don't mess around and by a proper road case for her. Really, it's the only sensible thing to do.
Take a good look at what the pros are using and think about why. My case has wheels on one end and a handle on the other to make it easy to roll around. It only has one handle in the middle of the front but that's all I need. Most of the time I'm rolling it. I can get it into my car without killing myself and I'm 61 years old and not big. Just bald and getting fat!
My case is guaranteed for life. No foam touches the controls or face of the keyboard. There are custom case builders all over the world. Just google and you'll find one hopefully near you.
I don't recommend plastic cases. Sure they are light and they cost less, but are they really strong enough to protect your investment? My Kronos gets bumped in and out of my car (Suv) at least 3 times a month. She's fine.
Don't mess about. Buy a real case. In the long run, you won't regret it.
Okay, That's my sales pitch but I mean it.
Jeremykeys.
I work at Clydesdale Custom Cases in Ontario Canada and we ship world wide. In fact we've had cases sent up to the International Space Station.
If you are serious about protecting your baby, just don't mess around and by a proper road case for her. Really, it's the only sensible thing to do.
Take a good look at what the pros are using and think about why. My case has wheels on one end and a handle on the other to make it easy to roll around. It only has one handle in the middle of the front but that's all I need. Most of the time I'm rolling it. I can get it into my car without killing myself and I'm 61 years old and not big. Just bald and getting fat!
My case is guaranteed for life. No foam touches the controls or face of the keyboard. There are custom case builders all over the world. Just google and you'll find one hopefully near you.
I don't recommend plastic cases. Sure they are light and they cost less, but are they really strong enough to protect your investment? My Kronos gets bumped in and out of my car (Suv) at least 3 times a month. She's fine.
Don't mess about. Buy a real case. In the long run, you won't regret it.
Okay, That's my sales pitch but I mean it.
Jeremykeys.
If music is the food of love, play on and play loud!
Gear: Kronos 73, Wavestation EX, Polysix, King Korg, Monotron and Monotron Duo, Minikorg, Moog Grandmother, my very old MiniKorg, 4 acoustic and 9 electric guitars, 1 Ibanez 5 string bass, a Steel guitar, a bunch of microphones, 2 pairs of studio monitors and other very cool toys, 1 wife and 4 cats and a lava lamp!
Gear: Kronos 73, Wavestation EX, Polysix, King Korg, Monotron and Monotron Duo, Minikorg, Moog Grandmother, my very old MiniKorg, 4 acoustic and 9 electric guitars, 1 Ibanez 5 string bass, a Steel guitar, a bunch of microphones, 2 pairs of studio monitors and other very cool toys, 1 wife and 4 cats and a lava lamp!
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Sonic Bodhi
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I wouldn't mind getting a quote on a molded case for Kronos 2 88. I haven't owned a full 88-key synth workstation other than the Yamaha MM8, which never went anywhere (and which is a joke compared to the Kronos) but I have occasion to travel to Canada now and then.jeremykeys wrote:I don't know where you are Korgal but if you live in Canada, buy a custom built case from Clydesdale Custom Cases. That's what I use for my old K73.
Mind you, I work there.