Gig bag for unbranded Eb

[claf]

Hello there,

I'm eventually joining a band as a tuba player, woohoo.
For now, my Eb is traveling in a very cumbersome Wilson case which is heavy and unwieldy.
I'm looking for a gig bag to fit it in.

The Eb is a 3 valves compensating with a 15" bell and a 35" height, which seems fairly standard.
What are my options for a gig bag that would be on the light side, with good backpack straps and well-protected (for a gig bag)?

For now I have seen the Gard 61-LK/MSK, which seems good (I have a 3-trumpet Elite and a single-cornet Pro from Gard already, I have a good opinion about the brand).

Must not be too costly, the tuba is already a cheap one (cost me around 900€), the Gard at 330€ is already on the upper side of my budget.

[2nd tenor]

As you are in France a supplier on the continental side of ‘the pond’ would be best and arguably one within the EU too.

Try looking at what Thomann have to offer: https://www.thomann.co.uk/bags_cases_for_tuba.html
(Obviously find their French / EU site)
In the UK Gear for Music offer some stuff to check out: https://www.gear4music.com/orchestral/b ... 7yRoVGqjGg
Similarly John Packer might be able to offer you something: https://johnpacker.co.uk/collections/tuba-bags

If you’re able to post a picture of your Tuba then someone might be able to identify it for you …

[sweaty]

I have the same needs as claf. Besson, same height, 15" bell. I'm trying to avoid getting one to fit a 19" bell because I don't want the unnecessary bulk. Anyone know which bag or case fits the 15"?

[MikeS]

The Wessex B220 has the right specs.

https://us.wessex-tubas.com/products/tu ... 7454945460

They are currently out of stock but you can ask them when they might get more. I have a Wessex bag for my PT-15 clone and am quite happy with it.

[claf]

@2nd tenor I'm not looking for a supplier, but for advice on fitting/quality. Thomann would be my supplier for the Gard.
I will try to do a post for identification tomorrow, but it's most likely a Besson/B&H copy.

@MikeS Could be it, but looks less protective than the Gard for a little bit more price.

[arpthark]

I have the above Wessex bag for my 15” bell Eb and it works fine. I also have a Gard on another horn. I think the Wessex actually has about the same protection as a Gard bag. It is surprisingly stiff. The zippers and straps are also superior to Gard. It’s too bad that Wessex has increased in price so much. It used to be a great budget bag option. I had one for my 19” bell Eb as well.

[claf]

Ordered and received yesterday the Gard 61-MSK.
It's a tight fit, but it's a fit!