Glenn Cronkhite Cases

Glenn Cronkhite is the master case maker. His new line of cases is hand made in Berkeley, California. Those old Reunion Blues case you are familiar with were Glenn's cases made under license. With the RB factory closed and their new cases made in China, Glenn is out on the market making new improved versions of his classic lightweight cases. Read more on Glenn Cronkhite and Reunion Blues.

Colors

Leather - black, wine, dark chocolate brown, medium cinnamon brown

Fabric - black, wine, forest green, dark blue, brown

French Horn, fixed bell

New "G" style zips open all the way around the bell, so the case can be opened flat like a suitcase. Includes padded wooden bell reinforcement disk, double backpack straps, all leather or cordura with leather trim, gold plated steel hardware. Cordura FRH-C $220, Leather FRH-L $320 3-week ETA

      

French Horn, fixed bell, old style

We also order the older style from Glenn, which has a slightly smaller profile than the G style, as seen below:

   

French Horn, removable bell

Smaller pyramid shaped case also zips open wide for easy retrieval of your axe. Very compact case is small enough for carry-on luggage on the airlines. Cordura SFR-C $240, Leather SFR-L $320.

      

Alto Horn

Fits most bell upright Eb and F alto horns, such as the Conn. Single shoulder strap. Cordura ATH-C $150, Leather ATH-L $210

Cronkhite French Horn Mute Pouch

 Padded black cordura mute bag clips onto your case or gig bag, FM-C $28, also in leather FM-L, $40.

Marcus Bonna French Horn Cases:

These lightweight fiberglass cases from Brazil are pricey, but are indestructible, look classy, and are very compact. Probably the best horn cases in the world, designed and built by french hornist, Marcus Bonna. They are also worthy as carry on luggage for air travel. Available in both cut bell and fixed bell. We carry a large variety of cases. Including the MB-2, MB-5, MB-5ST and the new MB-7 and MB-7 compact. All Marcus Bonna cases are available in various color choices. We try to keep a black nylon and leather in stock at all times. If you'd like to order a special color, contact us and we will make sure to get one for you with our next delivery.

MB-2	The most popular fixed bell french horn case we sell. Includes: 2 backpack straps, shoulder strap, mouthpiece pouch (for 3 mouthpieces) and 1 sheet music bag fixed to the case by velcro.	$410-nylon  $530-leather
MB-5	One of our most popular detachable bell horn case. Has place for 2 mutes (mutes are not included). Includes: 2 backpack straps, mouthpiece pouch (for 3 mouthpieces). Also available as the MB-5ST which includes a fold up music stand and holds only one mute. Case is constructed from rigid fiberglass with a plush interior. Custom foam pads are included to custom fit the inside of the case to your specific make and model french horn. What can we say... awesome.	MB-5: $430-nylon  $560-leather   MB-5 ST: $485-nylon $610- leather
NEW MB-7	Our most popular detachable bell french horn case. Will hold place a music stand and mute (mute is not included). Includes: 2 backpack straps, mouthpiece pouch (for 3 mouthpieces) and music stand. Also available as the MB7 compact, which is an even smaller version of this case. The MB7 compact will fit most Geyer style double french horns, descant horns and single Bb french horns. The case is made of rigid fiberglass, offering lightweight and sturdy protection for your instrument. The interior is customizable to fit any make french horn. These cases are small and lightweight, perfect for the gigging hornist. Pictured with our Engelbert Schmid custom ES-1 double french horn, not included with the case, sorry :)	$470-nylon  $600-leather
NEW 2 Horn Case	New from Marcus Bonna, it is his 2 horn case. This tank will fit two full size cut belled french horns. Yes, two horns, you heard me correctly. I can see you are puzzled... why you ask, a 2 horn case?  Why not, carrying two horns on the gig can be fun. And a cool feature on this case is its ability to come apart in the middle, making this nifty contraption into 2 single french horn cases. So you have some options with this one. Available by special order.	nylon- $630 leather-$840

    click a picture for a up close view of some custom colors.

Bags of Spain

Similar to the Bonna cases, but made of a laminated wood shell with cloth outer cover.  Available in fixed bell with mute, screw bell with mute, and very compact smaller screw bell without mute.  Fits both Kruspe and Geyer wraps.  The bell retaining system for screw bell French horns is superior for travel compared to the Bonna cases.  $290

Fixed bell French Horn $290 black     

Screw Bell French Horn $290 black     

     

Protec

Very nice hard case.  Seperates the body from the bell very nicely.  Space for two mouthpieces molded into the case.  Very reliable for traveling. Extra deep interior for the body to fit any style wrap.  $160

     

Eastman Strings

Colorful hard cases made by Eastman Strings in China. A nice inexpensive case for the trendy hornist. Great for around town work and light travel. Will fit most horns (Conn 8D's will fit). Not airplane recommended. Colors available: Black, Blue, Red, Silver, White, Green, Pink, Purple.

part number: CAFH- $185

Walt Johnson

This is the ultimate travel case.  Superior hard shell and excellent protection.  The horn latches shut with butterfly latches.  Sleek exterior with a lush velvet interior.  Small box inside to carry lubes and accessories.  Black with metallic trim.  Ring attachments a shoulder strap. 

Sadly, these seem to have been discontinued for the time being.