Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)Well the old mantra proves true once again! You get what you pay for. This case is made of relatively thin plastic; the area around the latches bends as you lock them, so you have to angle it just right or they won't snap shut completely. The worst part? The hinges are on the OUTSIDE of the case, meaning they have no protection if you're sliding your case in and out of vans and cargo trucks; the hinges will be destroyed if truly used by a pro. Unlike SKB's line of more expensive hardcases, there is no gasket to seal the case from dust and moisture (use a dust cover for your synth). Again, the plastic is too thin around the locks and make it difficult to secure. This case was cheaply made, the rivets for the hinges are not all aligned resulting in closing the case being a little weird.
In the end, it's still a "hard" case and cheaper and lighter than a wood and metal tour case and offers far better protection for the keys and body of your synth than a soft case could ever offer. There is only one section of foam on the top lid, unlike the photo in the description.
It's not a bad buy for someone who needs a hard case but only doing light duty AND who's willing to baby their case. Otherwise, save another hundred bucks, lift some weights (or get a roadie), and buy a real tour case. I wouldn't put an expensive work station synth in here unless it was an emergency.
UPDATE: after 3 months of use, the velcro which holds the four adjustable corners has come loose on one of them. An easy fix with some super glue, but nevertheless, this case is not holding up to real gigging use. Still a bargain, but again, you have to be careful when using this case. It's not made for abuse or airline travel.
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