Hi Rick, great refresher. I have been using thick towels in my cases. Thinking that I need only to protect against internal rubbing. Will have to reconsider that now.
I recently purchased a Black Swamp concert snare drum, and decided to add a new case to the order. The sales representative at Steve Weiss checked what they had in stock, and even though it was quite expensive, I went with a SKB case. This case is essentially a Pelican case for a drum, with a hard rectangular shell, excellent padding inside, and is practically bulletproof, in addition to being totally waterproof.
Been using Protector cases for 35 years. Roto molded and they take a beating. But they take up lots of packing room. I also use Beato soft cases which i order custom in size. Great soft cases. Also made in USA.
Good video. I can't stand foam lined cases, particularly for heavy drums or any diameter over 12". The foam catches the drum hardware and gets either ripped up or makes the drum difficult to remove. My 55 pound 24" DW stainless steel-shelled bass drum was impossible to get in and out of a case with foam. I now have the newer Humes & Berg Enduro PRO cases without foam for all of my drums; they're glorious. The original Enduro cases are great too. I had a 12" Starclassic Maple tom fall off the top of the stack on my cart, then bounce / roll down a huge flight of stairs (probably 25-30 steps). The drum and the case were totally unaffected. Also, cases without foam are super easy to clean out the inevitable stick dust and debris - just vacuum. It takes 10 seconds if you re thorough and take your time.
Do you get Protection Racket (UK) cases in the US? Excellent gigging cases, strong, lightweight, good padding. The "AAA" cases are semi rigid, bombproof. PR also make custom cases including guitar and amp covers. I keep my Bob Schuh snare in a AAA. Only downside is they do roll. If you get them in the States snap them up. They are the Goto cases in the UK / EU.
Hey Rick, I ordered a Pearl Philharmonic 4x14 8 Ply Maple Snare but I never got a case like you mentioned when it came in. I ordered it this September. Could you explain that?
I've got this vintage fiber roll around trap case from the mid seventies. It has a pull out tray in the top and below it there's a section for cymbals and one for sticks and then one for a snare drum or a tom. You've probably seen them and remember them Rick, man that thing is tough as nails.
Hi David Yes, I have a few of those, both large and small. I don't use them anymore since the modern carts are so good. I will show one in a future video as it is from the 60's and pretty cool.
Thanks Rick, this is a great topic as we all need good cases. I have to mention that the Humes & Berg Enduro cases all got a new super solid metal handle years ago and also a great new lining they call "pro lining". It's a lining that will never tear. Also regarding the slippery problem with plastic cases, Humes & Berg offer the best drum cases on the marked, the Enduro Pro, those have a melted in stacking lock feature. Highly recommend those for hard case use.
Thanks, those are great but very expensive. One of the points of the video was to show how you can take older cases you already might own or purchase used and improve them so they function as well as brand new cases.
@@rickdior You offer great tips there for doing so. This joga mattress material looks to be the perfect drum case lining. Need to try that for some older cases I have. I look forward to see the hardware case video. Thanks for all the great material you offer on your channel, it really is super interesting and helpful.
Hi Rick, great refresher. I have been using thick towels in my cases. Thinking that I need only to protect against internal rubbing. Will have to reconsider that now.
Merry Christmas to you and your family Rick!
Thank you Eric. Same to you.
Thanks Rick! We need a video on bass drum depthness and how it affects the sound
I recently purchased a Black Swamp concert snare drum, and decided to add a new case to the order. The sales representative at Steve Weiss checked what they had in stock, and even though it was quite expensive, I went with a SKB case. This case is essentially a Pelican case for a drum, with a hard rectangular shell, excellent padding inside, and is practically bulletproof, in addition to being totally waterproof.
All cases need a little more padding but the handles could always be reinforced. Great Advice Sir!🎶
Thank you Rick and best wishes
Thanks Tony
Great informative video! Thanks! Would be very helpful to see how you rivet one of those metal handles on a plastic case.
Merry Xmas Rick! Love the shirt.
Thanks! My wife got that shirt for me, trying to tell me something?
Been using Protector cases for 35 years. Roto molded and they take a beating. But they take up lots of packing room. I also use Beato soft cases which i order custom in size. Great soft cases. Also made in USA.
Good video.
I can't stand foam lined cases, particularly for heavy drums or any diameter over 12". The foam catches the drum hardware and gets either ripped up or makes the drum difficult to remove. My 55 pound 24" DW stainless steel-shelled bass drum was impossible to get in and out of a case with foam. I now have the newer Humes & Berg Enduro PRO cases without foam for all of my drums; they're glorious.
The original Enduro cases are great too. I had a 12" Starclassic Maple tom fall off the top of the stack on my cart, then bounce / roll down a huge flight of stairs (probably 25-30 steps). The drum and the case were totally unaffected.
Also, cases without foam are super easy to clean out the inevitable stick dust and debris - just vacuum. It takes 10 seconds if you re thorough and take your time.
Merry Christmas Mr. Dior!
Same to you. Thanks
Great. Next video……. Drum moving Carts ??? Please.
Happy Holidays to You and Yours
I will get to it eventually. Thanks Dennis.
Do you get Protection Racket (UK) cases in the US? Excellent gigging cases, strong, lightweight, good padding. The "AAA" cases are semi rigid, bombproof. PR also make custom cases including guitar and amp covers. I keep my Bob Schuh snare in a AAA. Only downside is they do roll. If you get them in the States snap them up. They are the Goto cases in the UK / EU.
I swear by the protection racket cases. Both the AAA and their ordinary ones.
I like the foot print mark in the black Protector case.
Lol, I didn't notice that. One of my kids most likely from 20 years ago.
Hey Rick, I ordered a Pearl Philharmonic 4x14 8 Ply Maple Snare but I never got a case like you mentioned when it came in. I ordered it this September. Could you explain that?
Hi Sam
Why don't you call the company that you bought it from and ask them?
Maybe Pearl has stopped including them with the drums.
Will do. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas!
I've got this vintage fiber roll around trap case from the mid seventies. It has a pull out tray in the top and below it there's a section for cymbals and one for sticks and then one for a snare drum or a tom. You've probably seen them and remember them Rick, man that thing is tough as nails.
Hi David
Yes, I have a few of those, both large and small. I don't use them anymore since the modern carts are so good. I will show one in a future video as it is from the 60's and pretty cool.
Thanks Rick, this is a great topic as we all need good cases. I have to mention that the Humes & Berg Enduro cases all got a new super solid metal handle years ago and also a great new lining they call "pro lining". It's a lining that will never tear. Also regarding the slippery problem with plastic cases, Humes & Berg offer the best drum cases on the marked, the Enduro Pro, those have a melted in stacking lock feature. Highly recommend those for hard case use.
Thanks, those are great but very expensive. One of the points of the video was to show how you can take older cases you already might own or purchase used and improve them so they function as well as brand new cases.
@@rickdior You offer great tips there for doing so. This joga mattress material looks to be the perfect drum case lining. Need to try that for some older cases I have. I look forward to see the hardware case video. Thanks for all the great material you offer on your channel, it really is super interesting and helpful.
I never even thought of drum cases.
Ahoy from Korea! Very much rely on you channel, Cheers! Did you do your woodwork in your studio? looks great!
Hi John
Thanks, yes I built the studio myself over 30 years ago.
ive always used protection racket soft cases. never had a problem with them
Happy christmas and New Year. How's your rebuild coming along after the hurricane?
Pretty much rebuilt but the town is a mess.