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(More customer reviews)I own a BAM baritone saxophone case for 3 or 4 years. I also own a Walt Johnson bari case and a Selmer case -- a wooden coffin that came with my Selmer SA80 II sax. This is a low-A modern saxophone.
The Selmer case is made of wood, strong and spacious but bulky and heavy. I think Selmer no longer supplies these cases, but the big advantage is the room inside for storing accessories. The lack of room is a disadvantage for both the Johnson & the BAM case, but the heavy weight and bulk of the Selmer case makes it undesirable for me.
The Walt Johnson case is molded plastic, form fitted, and light weight. There is little space for storing accessories, even reeds and mouthpieces, inside the case. There is a strap that can be fitted around the lower bow of the sax to prevent sliding inside. I liked the case but it has a reputation of not fully protecting the sax from damage from severe blows. I can't say whether or not this is true from my experience. I used this case for several years without any damage whatsoever to my sax. Currently the cost of the Johnson case is $540.
The BAM case is lightweight but slightly heavier than the Johnson case. It can accomodate a low Bb sax but with even less storage space. Like the Johnson case, it is molded plastic but with more handles than the Johnson case, an advantage. I prefer it because it has wheels. Both the Johnson & the BAM cases have straps for carrying on the back, but I find the weight of the sax, the case, and the attached sax stand (I attach my stand with bungee cords) too heavy to carry on my back.
Potential disadvantages of the BAM case: little internal storage space, wheels might prove fragile (not by me so far but were damaged by a friend), and heat will melt the plastic exterior. But overall, I judge the BAM case to be the best that I can find so far. Current price is $800, a large amount.
I recommend the the BAM case, albeit pricey.
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BAM Hightech Bari Sax Case (Standard)BAM Hightech Bari Sax Case (Standard): The outer shell is shock resistant and made of rigid metallic ABS plastic while the interior made of a single block of dense foam. This is one of the few bari cases that we actually can recommend as a flight case. You can feel comfortable knowing your bari is well protected should you choose to check it when flying or shipping it. The rollerblade type wheels also make transport a breeze.
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