Accordion Cases & Bags: You can now choose from a hard case or a soft gig bag depending on the level of protection you desire for your accordion.
If you own a musical instrument, you will need a bag / case to provide protection while traveling with your priced possession.
There are several variants of cases and bags available for piano accordion. Here are the more popular variants.
- Accordion hard cases (with wheels)
- Accordion gig bags/soft cases
- Accordion gig bags with wheels
Most of these bags come with shoulder straps and also a handle bar. Some models also come with wheels that make it easier to drag these.
Soft Cases
These are also referred to as gig bags and offer adequate protection at a reasonable price. These are lighter in weight, more portable and offer a more practical and manageable solution when you have to carry your accordion around. The padding on these bags offer adequate protection from moisture and dirt and are perfect for those quick trips and easy gigs.
Almost all these cases come with straps so that you can carry your accordion with one hand, or you can even wear it like a back pack for more comfort.
Hard Cases
These are more sturdy, heavier and are a more heavy duty alternative to the gig bags. These are perfect if you own an expensive piece of instrument and want to offer the best protection, never mind the extra weight.
These are usually constructed using quality steel hardware and uses high quality padding from the inside. They also have wheels and easy-to-grip carrying handles so that its easier to drag them (just like a suitcase).
Recommended Accordion Cases & Bags
Accordion Bags are available in various sizes and also in different materials – oxford nylon, quilted fabric or leather. Here are some popular options.
Hohner Piano Accordion Gig Bag for 72 Bass
This Piano Accordion Gig Bag is designed for the 72 bass-instrument, it features an outer skin made of tear-proof Cordura with multiple seams. It’s cushioned and stiffened so that your instrument can withstand substantial shocks. The accordion gig bags have a large pocket for sheet music, another for notepaper as well as pen pockets and a holder for a music stand. Adjustable, cushioned shoulder straps on the gig bag provide for an ergonomical fit and makes it easy to carry around.
Hohner Corona II Accordion Gig Bag
Corona Gig Bags are made specifically to fit Hohner’s Corona three-rwo button accordion models. Comes with foam padded, Side zippers, woven nylon carrying handle with an adjustable over-the-shoulder carrying straps.
D’Luca DAG-96/120-BK Pro Series Accordion Gig Bag for 96/120 Bass Piano Accordions
D’Luca DAG-96/120-BK Pro Series Accordion Gig Bag for 96/120 Bass Piano Accordions. Durable backpack style Accordion Gig Bag constructed with rip stop Nylon and is lined with adequate padding for better protection. Features front and side pocket for music sheets, music stand, extra straps and accessories, Heavy-duty Padded Nylon Carrying Handle, Adjustable Padded Shoulder Straps, Zippers on each side of the bag to easily maneuver the accordion in or out with no hassle. DAG-96/120 Model fits: 80 Bass Piano Accordions, 96 Bass Piano Accordions, 120 Bass Piano Accordions. Weight: 4 Lbs. Size: 22″ L x 10″ W x 21″ H. Made in Mexico.
SofiaMari AB-3 Accordion Backpack/Bag
The SofiaMari softshell accordion case is made of durable ripstop nylon, with large nonbinding zippers. Students will love its padded shoulder straps and it also has a heavy-duty carry handle. A large zippered front pocket comes in handy for keeping sheet music, notes, etc.
Hohner Piano Accordion XL Gig Bag for 120 Bass
This Hohner piano accordion XL Gig Bag is designed specifically for Hohner’s Bravo for 120 Bass accordion models. Its foam padded, comes with durable lining with snap buckle closure & Side zippers. It has a woven nylon carrying handle with an adjustable over-the-shoulder carrying straps.
Fuselli 2 in 1 Pro Jet Set Accordion Flight Case Gig Bag
Made of 1000 Denier Cordura, with 10 mm polyethylene foam, 10 mm velour padding and inner plastic reinforcement.Fuselli 2-in-1 Pro Jet Set Accordion Flight Case Gig Bag is ideal for air travel with your accordion. You get two separate bags, one for treble and one for bass, that can be carried separately or can be connected together which allows you to use the bag as a normal accordion bag.
- Interior Dimensions Full Bag: 19.75 x 10 x 21. Made in Italy
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