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By M. Francis
I am not a fan of the "gig bag" style of saxophone case, which I had been using for my classic King Super 20 Tenor for the last few years. I opted to go instead with the Selmer Vanguard Case. The price was a big draw, and also the Selmer name. I knew the quality would be fantastic.The case is built extra tough, and should last for years. I must say that it is heavier than other cases, but that is due to the quality of the build. And even though I did not have a Selmer Saxophone, the King fit into the case rather nicely. The horn itself is snug and doesn't move around, and the neck slot is just the right size. The mouthpiece, strap, reed compartment is roomy, and can carry quite a few items.This is not to say that the case does not have it's problems. I also purchased an alto case for my newly purchased vintage Mark VI, and in both instances, the cases feel like they are pushing down on the instrument when you go to close them. It seems the padding is extra thick. I think it's just a matter of working itself into the shape of the horn. I haven't noticed any bending of the keys, it just feels like it might want to do that. Like I said, it's a snug fit. But in the case of moving it around or carrying it in your car, this is probably a good thing.The biggest problem that I found is the locking mechanism on the cases. Now truthfully, like most people, I've never locked my cases in the past. But after a theft in the past, I thought with my new horn I would keep the case locked when I leave it at home or in the car. I don't know if it's a technical issue, or a cost issue, but I noticed the problem because I bought two cases, an Alto and a Tenor. And guess what? The locks are the same, exactly. One key opens both cases. Nice, for yourself, in that you'd only have to carry around the one key. But really bad when you realize that every owner of a Vanguard case has the key to unlock your case. To me this defeats the purpose of having a secure case.So if you're looking for a well-built case that will keep your instrument snug and will last for years, then the Selmer Vanguard case is a good one. If you're looking for a "secure" case, then know that it's not that secure. Are other manufactures? I don't know as I haven't made the comparison.
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