Accord Cello CaseWhile the Accord
Cello Case has been around for a good long while, there was a
lull in getting enough of them into the USA. In fact, for the past
6 or 7 years there was just a trickle of them coming in so there
weren't enough people or enough 'buzz' going around to show how gr eat
these are! Now with new distributing, it is much easier for us to
obtain and offer these great cello cases. Accord was really
the first to raise up the old, heavy fiberglass cello cases and make
them sleep and so much lighter. The newer technology of making
carbon fiber cello cases is just amazing.
What's so great about these 'expensive' cello cases???
Yes, these aren't your cheaply priced entry level cello cases
of yesteryear, but once you put your cello in it and then carry it
to you car, train, bus, or bike(!), you will never go back to your
old case...ever! Using materials like carbon fiber in cello
cases has been around awhile, but the new technology of heat thermal
(autoclave) pre-pregged aerospace, has made them stronger than ever
and super ridiculous low in weight. The Ultralight weighs only
around 4.9 lbs which is actually lighter than a cello COVER!
It doesn't take much explanation of why anyone would pay for a
light carbon fiber Accord case: Even 1 pound added onto the
case, in the long run, adds up. It's hard on our bodies
pulling, lifting, carrying the cello (in case) day in and day out.
It's hard and physical enough to play the cello once you are on
stage, so the least stress you have before and after, the healthier
you will be. End of story!
The 3 Accord Cello Cases That We Offer:
Accord Hybrid (This case is often called, the 'Special'
on other websites or by other dealers) Just as the name
implies, it is a hybrid or combination of the strong lightweight
carbon fiber material and fiberglass. Carbon fiber is so
expensive per square inch that combining it with the fiberglass
saves on cost, but makes for a very strong case. These weight
around 7.5 lbs. (See chart below for color choices and sizes.)
You will not see our prices here as they are too low and makes all
the other dealers crazy! Have you seen our combined cello
strings site?
Just call, 800-600-2689 or 480-785-5491 and we can quote you over
the phone.
The Standard, is probably Accord's most popular case.
It is very light, at 5.8 lbs and is made completely of carbon
fiber. One will often see these for sale for around $2,600,
but again we ask our customers to please call us for their special
price. We will always give the best price.
The Accord Ultralight. Just as the name implies,
this IS a super, ultra lightweight case! At only 4.9 lbs.,
there is no other case that is this light and this well made.
These cases are the most expensive because the lighter the case is,
the more labor and technology has to be utilized. With these
cases, use pre-pregnated carbon material that is carefully pre-cut
and placed into the case mold and then heated and vacuumed to
completely eliminate every last drop of resin (this is what makes
the cases rigid.) So, you have a beautifully functioning
cello cases, below 5 lbs and it is still very protective for the
instrument. These cases are pretty close to the Standard
Accord case, but the obvious difference is about 1.1 lb. For
some, it may seem like a super small difference to have to pay for,
but it truly makes a difference in use of the many years you will
keep your case. With the incredibly lightweight materials
used, these cases will last a long time. They cannot get much
lighter than this, but customers should also be aware that Accord
has an incredible customer service record. For instance, say
you buy one of these deluxe cello cases and use the heck out of it
for many years. Any case, will show wear, especially on the
inside where the cello is put in and out for so long. The
strapping or padding, over many years, will wear out. Accord
actually takes their cases back and completely re-cushions and
re-conditions the cases. There is a small price for this
service, but is a good testimonial for how well the cases hold up
over time and Accord Case company's service.
There is no 'point and click' shopping cart for these cases.
Please call to order, 800-600-2689 or 480-785-5491.
Sizes: Accord cello cases come in a 7/8 size, 4/4 Medium (this
fits most cellos), 4/4 Large and XXL. While most all cellos
fit the 4/4 medium, here's a couple of links to look at to 'size'
your cello. First, this
Accord
Cello Case Measurement Chart will show you where to measure the
cello.
Then, go to the
Accord Cello Size Chart to enter in your measurements and see
what size best fits your cello. Again, look more towards the
medium sizes. There won't be a perfect fit in any case, but
mediums again tend to fit most all 4/4 size cellos.
Accord Cello Case Table
of Contents
(For more detailed information read below this
chart)
|
| Model |
Weight |
Colors
available |
Composition |
| Accord Hybrid |
7.5 |
We carry the
matte white and trans-black |
Hybrid
fiberglass and carbon fiber |
| Accord
Standard |
5.8 lbs. |
trans 3D black
matte, 3D green matte, 3D red matte, 3D blue
matte, black, blue, red and white, also silver,
but is $85 more |
all carbon fiber |
| Accord
Ultralight |
4.9 lbs. |
trans 3D black
matte, 3D green matte, 3D red matte, 3D blue
matte, black, blue, red and white, also silver,
but is $85 more |
all carbon fiber
(the lightest weight) |
| Fielder
Universal Backpack |
$225 |
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