Special-Fit Cases
Our standard cases are designed to fit the vast majority of horns on the market. However, there are four categories of instruments which sometimes require special accommodation:1) Detachable-bell horns with Yamaha rings. Yamaha uses a smaller ring than other manufacturers, with the result that the cut is made further up the bell, and the detached flare is taller.
2) Engelbert Schmid horns with an "extra-wide" bell flare. These flares are likewise cut further up the bell, and so taller than standard. Please note that Engelbert Schmid horns with "shallow", "medium" and "wide" flares fit our standard case perfectly.
3) Horns which have an unusually open wrap, resulting in a larger-than-customary diameter of the body. Most horns that fall into this category are custom-made "Geyer-wrap" models, though by no means do all Geyer-wrap horns present this issue.
4) Triple horns, other than those from Alexander (Alexander triples can be accommodated appropriately in our standard cases)
Horns in all of these categories normally fit in our fixed-bell horn cases without any problem, but can be difficult to appropriately fit into the standard detachable-bell case. Therefore, in order to better accommodate these horns, we have developed three special-fit models. The first (model CHDT) allows for additional bell height for the first two categories of horns described above. The second (CHDW) provides additional width in the horn-body compartment to fit the horns in the third category. And lastly, we have a case (CHTB) specifically designed to accommodate the extra body-thickness of triple horns.
Please note that due to the relatively low demand for the special-fit cases, they are generally available in black only. However, if a special-fit case is listed below in burgundy or marine blue, that is an indication that - exceptionally - we currently have it in stock in that color.
If you have any questions regarding the most appropriate case for your horn, please feel free to contact us by email at sales@thompsonedit.com. Also, please bear in mind that any of our cases can be returned in new condition within fourteen days of receipt for refund of the purchase price less the actual outbound shipping cost and bank fees, and we are always willing to making any exchanges required to assure that you have the most appropriate case for your instrument.