'Pro' Upright Bass Flight
CaseThe Tuff-Lite Pro model was the first bass
flight case that we started in around 2001. It has proven
to be a very reliable and durable case and was initially made
with the old fashioned hand lay up fiberglass. That year
we also offered them in solid, carbon fiber. Today, we offer
them in our special prepregged glass with the carbon kevlar
reinforcements or the most recent newer, kevlar/carbon
prepregged material. Both of these are outstanding in that
they wear very well and are both still very light in weight.
The Pro
is for those that have a bigger bass, like a larger
3/4, 7/8 or even 4/4. The Pro model is used by many
professional orchestras as they fit just about any bass, from
smaller 3/4 on up to even a full sized 4/4 bass. Many of
the world's leading orchestras use the Pro model bass case
because of the one size fits all kind of fit and the versatility
and ease of using them every single day. We have found
that many orchestras not only use these on their trans-ocean
touring, but also on local run outs with the orchestra trucking
them. The Pros are extremely easy to use and load. They
can be pushed (using the bigger wheels) in front of you or it
can be pulled behind you like a wagon, using the smaller wheels.
Additionally, the Pro cases can be loaded either
standing vertical or horizontally. With the
nice aluminum bracing at the bottom, which locks the
lid open, it often serves as a great backstage,
orchestra bass locker which if needed, can be easily
locked shot.
Tuff-Lite Pro: Any photo here
can be clicked for a larger more detailed image
The Pro case comes in two weights and
prices. The Pro-CFK (for carbon fiber
kevlar) avg. weight is around 48 lbs. The
Pro-PPG, uses pre-pregged glass, which is
reinforced with the very same carbon fiber/kevlar.
The average weight of these, around 55 lbs.
Both cases are exactly the same in look and
dimension with the small exception in that the Tuff-Lite
logo on the CFK shows the see through black carbon
material. The only difference in case material
or price, inevitably comes to the final weight.
Again, both types of material (the PPG and
Carbon/Kevlar) wear the same and protect the same.
Click on the above photos for a larger photo
and fitting guideline. |
