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Old School Bongo Case

Postby Juaort » Thu Jan 31, 2019 12:18 am

My Brother passed this case on to me recently cause he doesn’t have the space anymore. I almost ripped it off his hands lol. This was purchased at Mannys in NYC. They don’t make them anymore!!
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby Chtimulato » Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:24 pm

Nice case... and nice bongó too... :)
I think a good DIYer could make one. You just gave me the idea, let's see if I'm a good DIYer... :)
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby Juaort » Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:50 am

Sweet, good luck! This case is over 30yrs old. Still in super great shape.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby caballoballo » Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:26 am

Saludos, I have one from 1988 which still in good condition also. Lately I've been using a wheeled box similar to a pelican or seahorse case so instead of carrying you just roll your bongó to the gig.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby jorge » Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:57 am

Looks pretty durable and protective, similar to a pelican. Can you stand it up on its end to put your bell on it when you are playing bongo, or is the end not flat enough?
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby caballoballo » Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:54 am

Saludos, yes you can . That is what I like about it. Also has a telescopic retractable handle, 4 wheels and a solid rubber piece to level it whit the wheels while on the upright position.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby caballoballo » Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:48 pm

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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby Juaort » Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:09 pm

I’m really liking your set up there. Looks very effective and easy to handle. Your JM Bongos look pretty sweet too.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby jorge » Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:01 pm

Great idea, the soft case I use is nice and light and has a shoulder strap if I need to take the subway or bus, but I always have to find a chair or something else to put the bell on. I will look at the Pelican cases to see if there is still anything like what you have still available.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby Juaort » Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:48 pm

I’ve been lucky enough to drive to gigs. But there were times I wish my case had wheels and a handle. I like playing around with different options for carrying and storage. Here’s a few. The MKE Bag works great to carry a set. The LP Cajon Bag is great for storage.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby caballoballo » Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:40 pm

Saludos, chk Seahorse SE-830, Exterior Dimensions: 21.9" x 13.90" x 8.90" - Interior Dimensions: 19.50" x 11.00" x7.80". Case weight: 9.33 lbs.. The one I have is manufacturered by Parker plastics.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby jorge » Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:26 pm

Saludos y gracias. The Seahorse SE830 looks great, very protective against water and physical damage, not too heavy, could stand on end to put a bell, and would meet airline carry-on size limits. I am just not sure it will fit Matador bongos which I measure at 19"x10"x8". The 7.8" interior case dimension is without foam and I would want to put at least a 1/8" rubber or neoprene sheet protector inside on top and bottom to protect the skins and keep the lug ends from breaking the plastic case, so the 7.8" depth of the case would be about 0.45" smaller than the 8.25" needed. Not sure if the case and rubber would flex/compress enough to fit. I may have to find a place that sells Seahorse cases and actually try it out. The largest Pelican that meets carry-on size is even smaller in depth at 7.6", so I may need to forget about the carry-on size and just get a bigger case and check it if I need to fly.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby caballoballo » Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:01 am

Jorge, SE-920, Seahorse Exterior Dimensions: 24.3" x 16.0" x 10.10" - Interior Dimensions: 22.12" x 13.54" x 8.50". Case weight: 12.5 lbs. A little bigger but will do the job.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby Juaort » Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:57 am

Thanks for the info guys. I’ll check these out.
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Re: Old School Bongo Case

Postby jorge » Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:07 am

Thanks Josean. Yeah, I looked at that one too, it is a lot larger and doesn't make carry-on size but would work well otherwise. Thanks for your suggestions, I had never heard of Seahorse cases before. Interesting company, started out as Fuerte cases and located in El Cajon, CA.
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