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I have been looking for a double sax case for years and had only found the large Anvil 'Style' cases, which aren't really practical for everyday use. So needless to say, I was really intrigued when I saw these in the catalog. But probably like a lot of people, I was skeptical as it is really a 'Bag on Wheels'. Then I had the pleasure of visiting their booth at the LA NAMM show last year and was blown away ... these things are AWESOME!! I play in a casino show band and 'double' on Soprano, Alto & Tenor Saxes as well as Flute and Percussion too. As you can imagine, load-in is a big pain ... 4 horn cases plus a suit case or two. I have tried everything including bungee-cording the cases on a hand truck, which works fine until you hit uneven ground and the cases shift and the whole thing goes over on its side! Well, not anymore! Mine arrived yesterday and even though it is advertised as a 'Tenor & Soprano' I fit my Alto & Tenor in it with no problems! There are also two side pockets large enough to accommodate Flute cases plus one on the front for everything else I have to carry. Plus with the pull-out feet on the front, I can 'piggy-back' my soprano case on the front (like rolling luggage) without fear of the thing tipping over! In my opinion, these bags are without a doubt, the best product to come to the Wind Instrument Market in years! If you gig a lot with your horn, you owe it to yourself to at least give these cases a look over. Even if you're only transporting one horn, I would recommend the double bag. With its SOLID divider wall, you can put the horn on one side and carry your stands and other gear on the other side without damage to your horn! This case is absolutely the best investment in gear I've made in a long time!

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After waiting for several months I was disappointed with the bari wheelie bag. While this is a great idea, a few design flaws prevent this from being a 5 star product. The wheel base is too narrow, causing the instrument to tip on uneven surfaces and when turning corners. Handles are not designed/located in convenient spots for loading into car trunks or carrying up stairs. The back pack arrangement requires a great deal of bravery as well as strength, all in all not a useable feature. Also the bottom of the backpack straps have a tendency to get under the wheels.

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I finally received my Allora Double Sax Wheelie Bag. Would it be possible to give this bag 7 Stars, instead of just 5? I loaded everything in it that I needed to carry with my horns, and more. I can carry it on my back, roll it, or carry it like a suite case. It even has it's own rain coat to protect it from getting wet. I'm very impressed with this product. It was worth the wait. It looks durable, and should last a long time if taken care of properly.

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I have a Buescher 400 Bari, big bell style, original case long gone. This is the first case I've found that will hold the horn without letting it bang around inside or bend keys. It's a lot easier to get into and out of the car than my hard case, and the wheels make it a lot easier to move around (I used to strap the old case to a luggage cart, and while that worked, it was often more trouble than it was worth). I really have no idea why they put the backpack straps on the bari case -- there's no practical way that would work. (Not that I'm going to try it -- back surgery limits my backpack weights to 10 pounds or less.) There's no place for a saxophone stand in any of the exterior pockets, and that's really the only complaint I have.

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Very good case. Only one I've found that holds both alto and curved soprano. Well padded and solid. I like the adjustable pads for custom fit. Would be great if it had one pocket large enough to hold music or stands.