Have anyone found good hardcase for Kemper Stage?

  • I have seen some Facebook posts about cases and gig bags for Stage.


    For reference the Stage is 18.5" X 10.24" X 3.35"


    Inexpensive solutions include:

    • Apache 5800 Weatherproof X-Large Rolling Case - 20.25" X 11.25" X 5.75" (available at Harbor Freight)
    • Plano 36” (available on Amazon) - this longer case includes enough room for expression pedals and cables.


    More expensive solutions include:


    Pelican

    • 1510 - 19.8" X 11" X 7.6"
    • IM2500 - 20.5" X 11.5" X 7.2"
    • 1525 Air - 20.5" X 11.3" X 6.8"
    • 1535 Air - 20.4 X 11.2" X 7.2"
    • IM2600 - 20" X 14" X 7.7"
    • 1555 Air - 23" X 12.8" X 7.5"
    • 1605 Air - 26" X 14" X 8.4"

    Gator

    • G-Club DJ Bag - 19" X 14" X 3.5"
    • Micro Keyboard Bag - 22.5" X 11.5" X 4"
    • Titan GU-2217-08-WPDF - 22" X 17" X 8.2"
    • Titan GU-2011-07-WPDF - 20.5" X 11.3" X 7.5"

    SKB

    • 3i-2011-7B-C - 20.38" X 11.44" X 7.5"
    • 3i-2015-7B-C - 20.5" X 15.5" X 7.5"
    • 3i-2215-8B-C - 22" X 15.5" X 8"
    • 1SKB-SC2311 - 23" X 11" X 4"
    • 1SKB-SC1913 - 19" X 13" X 3.25"
  • Hop on a plane, come for a visit to the US. (May wipe out the 20% savings on the case ^^)


    Also, avoid Florida for the next few days as a hurricane is also coming for a visit there.

  • Thanks for this great list of hard/flight cases for the Stage! I have two Stages which are getting moved around a lot, and the Kemper soft bag is stressing me out :P


    I was able to find two Plano 42" cases locally ($115/ea) which I am going to pickup this afternoon.


    I opted for the 42" since they were basically the same price as the 36", and that would provide more room for more cushion, IEMs, cables, two expression pedals, etc.

    I may make a video on this project 8)

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  • FYI... I purchased both the Apache 9800 and Plano cases yesterday. Very disappointed in both in terms of quality and sturdiness. So both are going back today.


    Decided on using a Pelican 1720 & Pelican iM3200 for my two Stages. The 1720 I found used locally, and the iM3200 I ordered new from Pelican on sale ($271). While the Pelican's aren't cheap, they offer superior protection and these Kempers are just too valuable to not be properly protected.

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  • I had the SKB case for a while. It's awesome for ultimate protection. I stopped using it because I moved the stage to a pedaltrain board and use the case that came with that. Not as good protection, but I don't travel with the stage much.