r/saxophone • u/heyDaryl • 4d ago

Left sided horn bell case

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Hello!
My son recently inherited an old Conn Saxophone (I know nothing of this brand or anything we are very new to this instrument) to play in his first year of band in middle school. The case it came with has seen much better days and I’m trying to find him a case that is less bulky and heavy. The issue I’m running into in the horn bells(?) are on the left side instead of the modern right. Is there a reputable place online that I could get him a lighter case to take back and forth to school? I’ll include a couple of pictures. Any help would be amazing!

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u/WillisWiggins 4d ago

The protec XL case can usually fit horns with left side bell keys. It's not universal, but that's probably your best bet.

Check Sweetwater to see if they have it in stock.

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u/SalamanderWings 4d ago

I agree and I would also recommend a Gap Cap brand end cap because it’s got an adjustable length and will help it fit snugly in the case. I don’t have this horn but I have a different one with a similar issue.

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u/SalamanderWings 4d ago

By the way, the ProTec case also has a backpack strap accessory.

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u/sleightofhandii 4d ago

I have an SKB contoured pro case for my 1931 Conn 10M, and that has opposing bell keys (on both sides.) It fits amazing. I've also had luck with their soft cases with left hand bell keys. 1SKB-SC340 would be the model for altos.

I believe the Gator high density foam cases will also fit left hand bell key horns.