Instrument Covers

If you purchased an instrument without a case, then you should get a proper instrument case to make sure that the expensive instrument that you invested quite a lot of money in stays safe without damages. So, read more about the instrument covers in the below paragraphs .

The primary means of protecting any instrument is to keep it in a good quality case. Despite that, you might not get a proper protective case when you are buying the instrument. This is especially true if you are going for budget or middle-range instruments. But one should take good care of the instrument regardless of how much it costs to ensure proper working. This article will tell you everything you need to know about instrument covers. Having a better understanding of them will help you make the right choices when you are purchasing a case.

Different types of instrument cases

Seeing the new instrument that you ordered online arrive at your doorstep is without a doubt an exhilarating moment. But when the euphoria takes over, we often forget that these instruments are delicate and fragile. Moreover, very expensive. If you want your instruments to stay in good shape and work seamlessly for a long time, you should also have an instrument cover for them. Here is a list of four different types of instrument covers that you can get. You will also find some really useful tips that will help you when you are shopping for them.

Soft cases

Generally, soft cases do not offer much protection to your instrument. Although it will cover the instrument from dust and occasional splashes of water, that is the most it can do. But some of them will have light padding to avoid damage if you happen to hit something solid. However, the primary reason for using a soft instrument cover is to make it easier to carry the instrument. These cases come with a carrying handle and a backstrap. Because the case itself does not add much weight to the whole thing, it is possible to carry your instrument around your back using a soft case.

Hard cases

There are hard cases made of wood and others made of plastic, carbon fibre, or fibreglass materials. Not surprisingly, hard instrument covers are hard and protect the instruments from mechanical damages. All of these cases come with foam cushioning with cutouts that fit the instruments. So, the instrument will stay safe inside the case even if somebody tosses it in the back of a car or a truck. Because of this, this is the best case for transporting the instruments over a long distance. Even though cases like this are more expensive, they are really durable and can last for decades.

Flight cases

Technically, flight cases are just another type of hard instrument cover. But in this case, it is a case that is specifically approved by the aviation authorities for flying. So, if you want to fly the instruments, you need to use this case. Airlines can refuse to check in the instrument if you are using a regular hard case. But most of the criteria laid out by the aviation authority are for the protection of the instruments themselves. The requirements for a case to get ATA certification include that it should survive a drop from a height of three feet and vibrations and stress inside the cargo compartment of an aircraft.

Hybrid cases

Cases like this combine the benefit of both hard cases and soft cases. The exterior of these instrument covers will be lightweight and soft. But to make sure that the instrument is protected. There will be a strong frame and thick foam padding with a cut out for the instrument. If you want a case that offers decent protection but is also easy to carry around and lightweight, a hybrid case is the best option. Just like soft cases, hybrid cases also come with adjustable back straps. But the quality and durability of these cases depend a lot on the material.