Protec Bell Up Euphonium Gig Bag, C242

This is my first gig bag, so I can’t compare it to others.

The backpack mode is the one I use most often. It is a little lopsideded, but not uncomfortably so. I would not want to carry it on a long hike, but I’ve walked more than 45 minutes with it and had not trouble. It is slow to put on and take off, as one would expect.

The shoulder strap mode is a bit awkward, because a euphonium is a big, awkward chunk of instrument to carry around. But for hands-free carrying that is much faster to pick up and put down, this is the way to go.

The single-handle mode is the most maneuverable, but of course leaves you with only one hand. But quick pick up and put down. Uncomfortable to carry for long, even though the double handles have a velcro strap to hold them together and make a larger piece to grip. The extra handle on the top (when it is standing on the bell) is also quite handy for quick moving, allowing one to set down the horn without bending over.

The bag is fairly well padded. In five months of carrying it around a couple of times a week, I have not dented or banged up my horn. And many of those trips were on public transit. You just have to always remember that it’s not as strong as a case.

It has a large enough zipper pocket to carry a music folder, oil, cloths, and a book to read.

Using this as a daily gig bag.

Appears very well made. Plenty of padding in my opinion
Music folder fits in side pocket with room to spare
3 loops for pen/pencil inside side pocket (always need a pencil for marking music)
Plenty of room in side pocket for valve oil, slide grease etc
Luggage tag and mouthpiece pouch included
Handle strap on butt end is much appreciated (my hard case does not have that)
Backpack straps plenty long enough for a big moose of a guy like me and can hang on the back of my chair when not holding the horn.
Excellent value

Thanks to other reviewers that commented on this being a good fit for the YEP321. I agree completely.
Only wish would be for a “belt loop” or velcro pad on the back of the mouthpiece pouch for attachment to the outside of the bag but I can probably rig something up for that

This case is nicer than I expected for the price and I was very pleased upon its arrival.
I am a high-school euphonium player who uses a school-owned instrument. My instrument though in good shape, was given to me in a terrible case. It was literally falling apart and I feared if I brought it home my instrument would fall out of the bottom. I wanted to practice as to improve, but was unable to tote around my horn. I thought buying a new case would be much easier than purchasing a new instrument. I found this and was a little concerned about the pricing being a bit too low, but was very pleased at the actual case. It came in a large box that was slightly open open its arrival but still in tact. The side pocket I found to be large enough to keep all my cleaning supplies and also more. I keep my sheet music in there as well as the extra strap it came with (as to be worn as a messenger bag). It has pencil slots to help you be better prepared and small zipped pockets inside of the large pocket. I have held my music, supplies, and even my lunch box in there at the same time. The zippers seem secure and the handle does as well (the scrap that keeps the handle together is Velcro attached together but sewn onto one of the handles as not to be lost). The case came with luggage tags as well as a mouthpiece case. It also came with, as previously mentioned, a strap as to be a messenger bag as well as backpack straps to leave you with 3 different means of holding your case. The inside of the case is very soft and lined with a furry material. The outside is perhaps soften than I expected. I have a king euphonium and had a very tough time the first time getting my horn in the case but have since not had any troubles with it. I do, however, find the case to be unbalanced and falls to one side in my locker. It is very light and easy to travel with although I would advise to be careful with it as for it does not protect as well as a hard case. I believe this case will last longer than my current horn will and am very pleased with my purchase. It is the best deal you could hope to get for this price which should help you see past the flaws. Would recommend to any student players at an intermediate or advanced level (perhaps not beginners as for they do not yet know how to properly care for their horn and may harm it in a softer case).

Purchased for my high school kid who is constantly running around with various music groups. This case is a lifesaver for hauling a bigger instrument! Thick padding for good protection. It will see a lot of use!