I'd like to see if someone else can confirm for me that a Tyros 2 will fit safely into this Gator case:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GK4212

By my calculations, it should, but you can never be to sure...

Thanks in advance...

The specs for that Gator case shows 42.25" x 12" x 5.5.

The Tyros 2 specs are 44.89 x 17.72 x 5.4.

So, no is the correct answer.

This is the Gator case that would fit, and be oversized for the T2 for $150:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GK76

The Gator Bag GK7 Weight: 25.42 lbs!!!

Bill, as you know, I have done an extensive search for a decent Tyros case. The only 2 cases I would now consider are these:

Here you have a case that will weigh between fifteen and twenty pounds and is a lot more protection (either one) than a soft case. You will have to add a little to the depth to fit the T4. I think it was around twenty five dollars extra.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ATA-CASE-YAMAHA-TYRO...=item19c19e914c

This one will weigh only between ten and twelve pounds. If I get this one, I plan on having the depth lessened for the extra twenty five dollars:

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-TUFFBOX-Road-Cas...=item45edd5bcac

I can say as a fact I spent weeks and weeks researching different cases for the Tyros and there is none out there better. This took into consideration weight, safety and price.

The reason these cases are so light is because they use Luan plywood.

I did see the first type case listed for nycase co locally in a band . It was lightweight and rugged. they said they would not consider getting a case from other than nycase co.

If there was a better case out there that meets my desires, I'd love to know about it, but so far, notta.

Be aware also ......my Tyros 2 ripped right through the corners of my padded Gator Kb case due to the Sharp corners of the unit......

My best KB case to date is the Guardian line...

http://www.finecases.com/browse/guardian-cases/guardian-cases-3070.html

61/76/88

Donny

From what I've heard and seen about the Gaurdian case, if the one for the 61 note kb was a tad longer and had wheels I would have one for my T2. It is supposed to weigh about 13 lbs. Is that right?

The case for the 76 would fit it seems to me, but, again way too long.

All these companies making expensive keyboards and they don't have any cases that make sense makes no sense. They are either too long, too heavy, too much money along with the the first two problems attached at the same time.

The cases I've listed, I have seen, the first one listed that is. It weighed about 15 lbs, I lifted it and one of the band members did also. We both thought it felt like about 15 lbs.

So, for extensive research, I can tell you unless something just magically appeared on the market, (don't hold your breath), the ones from nycase co is THE best deal to me for a Tyros or really any other keyboard out their. It is a no brainer.

There are some that are putting keyboards as expensive as the Tyros models in a keyboard bag, that you can roll up. In other words, no support, no protection except from getting a scratch on the finish if you bump the wall or door. I don't understand why some people gamble with these. All it would take is a little poke from something in the wrong spot and there goes your screen.

I would probably also consider having the handles spring loaded with 3/4" padding as in this link:

http://www.mnpctech.com/Case_Handles_Spring_Loaded.html

I'm on the same page with Donny, I like the Guardian cases. I have a 61 key that I used for my s910. I'm using the 76 key case for Tyros4. It does a great job, but it's a larger size makes it a pain in the butt to lay across the back seat of my Hyundai Sonata. I need to prop it up on the armrest to be able to close the door. Other than that it's a great case and offers plenty of protection. I did look at the Tuffbox line of cases that Scott has researched, almost bought one but just couldn't justify buying another case.

Hi Steve

"I did look at the Tuffbox line of cases that Scott has researched, almost bought one but just couldn't justify buying another case."

You could always sell one or both

Come to think about it, I had the Gator case like that that fit a 61 note keyboard when I had a PSR3000. It was practically as heavy as my T2 and Kaces case.

The outer material also tore very easily after using the wheels pulling the case over a curb. I had done that a zillion times with the Kaces case and did not have that issue.

Don't bother asking which Kaces case because the one a lot of us used for the Tyros models no longer fits. They changed the specs.

Why arent you using a Rock N Roller cart, one trip in I say ......?...I never use a case with wheels.

http://www.rocknrollercart.com/

I generally use a cart, but there are times I am just moving my kb.

Bill, I have a ATA case for my XK-1. It's a little heavier than I'd like, but a great build. I have a Road Runner bag from GC that is a little large for my s910, but I doubt it would be big enough for the T2.

I would feel VERY nervous putting a $3500 investment into a soft(ish) lightweight case. My ATA has had speakers dropped on it, survived a 90mph crash (lady in a minivan plowed into the back of us!) and has protected my nearly six year old G70 without breaking a sweat. Something that few ABS cases could do, I'm sure.

I virtually NEVER have to cold lift my case with arranger, everything is dollies and leverage. I am afraid I would be a nervous wreck trying to transport my G70 in something I KNEW (even if only in the back of my mind) was one dropped speaker away from destruction!

Not too many of us can afford a backup $3500+ arranger. Don't short change your case...

well Diki so many have proved this theory wrong as we are day by day in the trenches gigging in & out of venues many times 2x a day and beyond with no problems what so ever lugging around an airline ATA case is ridiculous the weight along especially with a 49Lb G70 is outrageous add the ATA case and your upwards of 75+ lbs at least OUCH!!!...I'll bet if you ever gigged like that day after day, in & out constantly you wouldn't be schlepping' a beast like that in a heavy wood coffin. I personally never have had a problem with any of my Gator, ProTec or Guardian semi hard cases...

How many speakers you dropped on yours, yet, Donny? Or how many 90mph wrecks has it survived..?

Day to day ain't what I'm talking about.

And yes, I DID gig day in, day out, multiple gigs with it. Anyone that is actually LIFTING their keyboard in its case is not using good leverage technique... Mind you, a guitarist helps out no end, as well! But I manage on solo gigs just fine.

Thanks for the concern.

maybe I'm more careful?.....stopped drinking totally also, and take every precaution to not have a disaster....but if something occurs....chalk it up to a business loss things always can happen...gotta have a plan B.. I still will never again carry my ax in a ATA case.