Hard case in SF Bay... almost FREE

[greenbean]

I have Willson-branded hard case in decent shape that needs a new home. Appears to have been built for a tuba 36" to 37" tall with 19" bell. A 20" bell might fit - I would need to take another look. I put my B & M tuba in it (37.5" and 19" bell) and it BARELY fit. It was a squeeze and I won't do it again. Someone put wheels on it - which is a good idea; this is not a light case. But it will last forever.

I would like $40 for it. Why $40 and not, say, $35? Because 20-dollar bills divide nicely into $40. Also, I would be happy to put this on a GH bus. The case is in Richmond CA right now, but I would be willing to meet pretty much anywhere in the Bay Area.

Photo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/t91kNWEt5sWrKTiC8

[York-aholic]

Dang, catalog page for my York 712 days 37.5”.

I’ll go measure in a few minutes.

[York-aholic]

Just under 37” with 18.75” bell.

I’ll take it if it’s still available.

[the elephant]

That case was set up for the 3200 and 3400 FA-5 tubas. I have the same case for my Kurath F, which is a pre-Willson 3200. Of course, my case does not have a Willson sticker on it. I think these (yours and mine) are old Jacob Winter cases. Very well made and expensive. I would take it if I could afford the bus ticket right now, but alas…!

[bloke]

I've always viewed those wood cases as a cut (or three cuts) above the typical GWW/Costa Rico-made wood cases.

[greenbean]

I've always viewed those wood cases as a cut (or three cuts) above the typical GWW/Costa Rico-made wood cases.

SOLD.

(Seemed more like a typical, possibly DEG-sourced, generic Tolex-covered plywood case.)

[bloke]

There was/is a cheaper grade made/offered.
That one is a bit better.