Protec C-247 Gigbag for Sousaphone

Purchased for an old and heavy 3 valve silver plated Bb La Fleur the case is very well designed to hold the bell and body in the minimum space but with good protection. Materials and construction very good. Just as well as I paid more for the case than the instrument. Makes transport easy and safe.

Lots of great things about the bag, easy and quick to pack the sousaphone away. Pretty well padded yet easy to carry. Good sized pocket for stuff with useful zipped bits. Good handle placement for portability.

Slightly less good stuff - pocket is kind of "upside down" in relation to its shape thus, stuff falls out if left unfastened.
Straps are very long and low on the case, I rectified this easily by shortening them with cable ties though.

This case was okay, but not great. The straps on the back are too long, which makes it difficult to wear comfortably.

I've had mine for little over 2 years and it has fallen apart. I gig regularly, but I still would have hoped it would last a bit longer.

In short, not great, not terrible.