SoundPost Cello Cases:
We stock the broadest range of carbon fibre and other cello cases in the UK, and our product knowledge is beyond compare.
Details and Prices:
updated 1st January 2012, VAT included at 20% rate- Accord Handmade Carbon Cello Cases Price List: All models currently held in stock, for more information please visit the Accord UK website and the Accord website:
**SPECIAL OFFER: Due to a cancelled order, I have an extra 7/8th 2.3 ultralight case, with added shoulder handle and Fiedler backpack already fitted, ready now, at a very special discounted price, one only, and also the one only 7/8ths 2.8 std. model, with no extras, solid white. Both of these cases are available now for 25% off listed price**
- 'Musilia' Carbon Cases: Musilia offers 3 weights of case, various colours, and also offers larger size case shells too. Now in stock- visit their website at Musilia Cases and Musilia Cello Case Price list for full information. S1 case, Photos here, and here. Please enquire for availability, most (if not in stock) only take 2 or 3 days to arrive.
- BAM Cello Cases Price List: We usually hold in stock are the 2.9 'Slim' and 3.5 'Compact', and many others e.g. the Classic with or without wheels, the Newtech with or without wheels, Voyager, Flight cover, others to order. Have a look for details and photos on the BAM Website
- Gewa Ultralight 'original' Carbon cello case, the new 2.9 kgs model, special order only, £1295 incl VAT.(3-D Carbon black 'self coloured only available). (This replaces the older,heavier 3.2 kg version, which you may see listed elsewhere). All other Gewa cases to order, at very competitive prices, please visit the Gewa website for more information
- Hiscox: Price list All models are now 'special order' only For more information visit Hiscox Website
- Fiedler Cases and Products: We are agents for Fiedler in the UK, and our stock includes Backpacks, bow clamps, case feet, Sans Souci cello flight case, etc- many Fiedler products held in stock, and we can fit the backpacks to most cellos cases. Visit their website for the full product range.
- Jakob Winter: Cello cases to order, for details visit the Jakob Winter website
- 'Travelite' Cello case: High density foam core, with attached 'cordura' type cover, lightweight, economical at £205 incl VAT, currently in stock in black or blue, these cases have wheels, music pocket, straps, plenty of D rings, and weight in at approx 4 kgs- and are the ideal choice for budget instruments, offering far greater protection than any soft cover. Cases usually available in all sizes, 4/4 and 1/2 currently in stock.
- 'Albury' Semi-rigid cover/case, black,with improved added rigidity, light and compact. This is a soft cover in reality, not to be confused with a hard shell case, although it looks like one. £190, sold with 2 padded straps by Aircell.
- Brack cases to order, for more information visit Brack website
- Bogaro and Clemente carbon cases, to order. visit the Bogaro and Clemente website
- For now please link to each manufacturers website for details
- Full Case stock, information and specificatons, and other price lists, to be posted soon.
- K2 and K3 Carbon cello cases: No longer held in stock
- 'M M X' Carbon: Model MMX-VC3: 3.3 kgs, now discontinued, and no longer stocked.
Cello Case Backpacks:
- Fiedler: This is the best back pack system available. It does require fitting, and basic DIY skills are needed, and all instructions, screws, rings etc and a template are provided in the kit. It takes between 1.5 and 2 hours to fit. This system is adjustable, and can be installed to fit the height of the player, and the entire system apart from the central mounting plate can be removed, if not in use. The back pack cushion can be easily detached to use as a wedge shaped cushion, and the pack even incorporates an endpin holder. Price for basic backpack on its own £171,( additional options are deluxe cushion, hip belt fitting, and a separate music pocket), plus postage, and we make no fitting charge of the case was purchased here, but we do charge £86 plus VAT if the case was purchased elsewhere. Photos, as fitted to an Accord case, here:
- Aircell: This is a simpler system, comprising a harness with 2 aircell padded straps, and a well padded back cusion, which also incorporates a music pocket. This system fits straight onto to existing D rings as are fitted to most cello cases, and while being adjustable, is not as finely adjustable to height of player as is the Fiedler pack. However, it requires no special fitting, and will fit any cello case, and is easy to remove totally if not in use. In stock at £95 plus postage. Photos here
Flight Case Hire for Cello
We stock the Fiedler ' Sans Souci', for outright purchase at £1200 incl. VAT or weekly hire. This is a immensely strong carbon fibre flght case, which packs down into suitcase size ( made in 3 sections for easy storage and lower 'empty' freight costs), has wheels, handles, secure latches, and will fit any cello case. Available for hire at minimum £50 per week, plus a daily 'pro rata' rate thereafter, plus VAT, and a returnable deposit of £300. Customer to pay for courier freight out and return freight. Book early to ensure availablity. For full information, photos, weights etc, visit the website at: Fiedler Cases and Products. We also stock the BAM cello case flight covers, for sale only.
It has come to our attention that a survey on cello cases on another website has highlighted many shortcomings, problems, faults and complaints about most cello cases now available- the writers of this 'research' do not sell cases, and the survey in our view is biased and not representative- and in many cases, the 'facts' as stated are simply not true- they are based on a small pre-selected sample of individuals who have little direct knowledge of the cases, while we at SoundPost are perfectly placed to assess all cases, having had the most experience of most brands in the UK. We can say here and now, that Accord, BAM , Hiscox, Winter and Brack in particular are fine cases, fit for purpose, they can be repaired if handles or catches etc break, ( as can happen on any product if mis-used,) all carry full manufacturers warrantee ( Accord for 3 years), and at Soundpost we can repair broken handles, catches, and fit backpacks, feet, and additional handles and wheels if needed ( only to cases originally sold by us however). We can also send any case back to the maker ( if it cannot be repaired 'in house' ) if a fault does develop, which is very rare. We challenge the findings of this survey, and would like to re-assure all our customers that our branded cases are all carefully chosen for quality.( We do not sell the cheaper unbranded cases, for the simple reason that those are in fact of inferior quality and represent poor value for money). Please ask us for an honest assesment of the quality of any case- even if we do not stock it, we are always happy to give you genuine experience-based advice.
SoundPost is a specialist stringed instrument shop- (we are the 'original Soundpost')- established since 1972. We stock and sell from the shop or via mail order, or from this website, a range of quality cases for many types of instruments, many of which are listed on the website. Our product knowledge and experience is second to none. We have sourced internationally many special products, including carbon fibre products, and stock and sell only high quality 'branded' products.
Agencies: We are agents for many fine cases: Accord Cases (Exclusive UK Distributor / Importer, Premier dealer and stockist), BAM (UK principal stockist and direct importer), Timms Handmade Cases, SoundPost Handmade Cases, Brack, Musafia, Winter, Hiscox, Fiedler cello flight cases and other Fiedler products, Gill, Take-Off, Negri, (Jaeger and Gewa cases to order), and others.
Please Note: Our prices include VAT- many other apparently cheaper prices advertised do not always include VAT, so when making comparisons, bear this in mind please. ( VAT is currently 17.5% in the U.K.- buyers outside the EU can deduct this from the advertised purchase price, calculated by taking 7/47 ths off the total price). Our prices do not include delivery- we usually offer courier service, but please confirm 'all-up'price before making payment- we charge delivery out at our cost, packing free. We also offer tax-free shopping for overseas personal customers. We ship world-wide. Please visit our 'Terms of Trade' page for further details.
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We do not stock unbranded cases of inferior quality- nor do we use 'made-up' names for our case models- the reason this is sometimes done by others is purely to confuse the buyer, and mask the true pricing, making it impossible to compare prices easily. Hopefully you will find what you are looking for- this site is the new re-designed SoundPost simplified site, so if you do not find it easy to use, please contact us and say so- we will try to improve it- your feedback will be welcomed.
We try to hold all the products listed in stock- (We are the only UK shop to hold Accord cases, all models, in stock for example). However, there are times when a particular model or colour is 'sold out' and stock delivery may vary from time to time- some cases, especially those of BAM which are notoriously in short supply, can take many months to come back into stock- however we are pleased to be able to offer a priority waiting list in these instances. We are also able to order as a 'special' any case that the manufacturers offer. eg Musafia, where almost all models are done to order only, and for viola cases where many are made only to pattern. We can also offer custom artwork for all Accord models.
Not all products we stock are listed on the site however- so if you do not find what you want, call and ask- we may well have it, or know where to get it and can order for you. We are always pleased to discuss and advise, and give you the best advice on the case most suitable for your application. Opening times and all contact details, directions etc. on our 'Contact' page.
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