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Tootsall · 04-29-2004, 09:48 AM

Yes, Jim. I have used a Torpedo for just over a year now. I'm 205 (OK, OK.. 210) and I've sat on the bag.... no problem. I use the add-on mute bag as well. The hardware stands up great, no signs of deterioration, wear, damage or anything after a year. My only real complaint with the bag is the orientation of the single hand strap: I wish they'd placed "longitudinally" to the axis of the bag and more towards the middle so that you could carry it like a briefcase. But for the price? Can't go wrong. I'll be using it for the Eclipse when I don't need to lug the Protec doubler's VAX bag around (on order, somewhere "in shipping" I expect!)

If I had a "recommendation" or a "wish list" I'd also have them put a solid liner in the top cover and then make provision for a lock on it (I think the bag is based on an 8" diameter length of hard plastic sewer pipe!)

I agree with Trevor: I'd not be putting a Schilke beryllium bell in there without being VERY careful. Even then there is a risk since the horn is pretty much supported in the vertical direction by the bell flare. Also, you pretty much HAVE to lift the horn out by the bell, although I wouldn't worry about a "horn bag"....I've never had anything snag in the liner yet. I am, however, considering using a liner bag for the Eclipse since I don't want ANY unnecessary abrasion to the plating (which, being the 24 carat that Leigh uses, is going to be softer than silver plate).

As far as mutes go: there IS a limit to how many mutes you can stuff into the add-on bag: I've since gone to carrying my music and mutes in a separate shoulder-bag. I found that the mutes were getting dented from being crammed into the add-on bag (I was carrying DW adjustable cup mute, DW straight, Jo-ral bubble (aluminum), a tuner, a metronome, a bottle of water, a K & M stand, and I don't know what else). Since then our music has dictated also adding an H & B cup mute and it "just didn't fit". Still, a fantastic bag ESPECIALLY for any student who only has to carry one horn around. Undoubtedly the best out there for that application at anywhere near that price.

I also recall the maker saying that he was going to be adding a leather version: you might contact him and ask (I think he's an infrequent member here... for certain on TH).

04-29-2004, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Yes, Jim. I have used a Torpedo for just over a year now. I'm 205 (OK, OK.. 210) and I've sat on the bag.... no problem. I use the add-on mute bag as well. The hardware stands up great, no signs of deterioration, wear, damage or anything after a year. My only real complaint with the bag is the orientation of the single hand strap: I wish they'd placed "longitudinally" to the axis of the bag and more towards the middle so that you could carry it like a briefcase. But for the price? Can't go wrong. I'll be using it for the Eclipse when I don't need to lug the Protec doubler's VAX bag around (on order, somewhere "in shipping" I expect!) If I had a "recommendation" or a "wish list" I'd also have them put a solid liner in the top cover and then make provision for a lock on it (I think the bag is based on an 8" diameter length of hard plastic sewer pipe!) I agree with Trevor: I'd not be putting a Schilke beryllium bell in there without being VERY careful. Even then there is a risk since the horn is pretty much supported in the vertical direction by the bell flare. Also, you pretty much HAVE to lift the horn out by the bell, although I wouldn't worry about a "horn bag"....I've never had anything snag in the liner yet. I am, however, considering using a liner bag for the Eclipse since I don't want ANY unnecessary abrasion to the plating (which, being the 24 carat that Leigh uses, is going to be softer than silver plate). As far as mutes go: there IS a limit to how many mutes you can stuff into the add-on bag: I've since gone to carrying my music and mutes in a separate shoulder-bag. I found that the mutes were getting dented from being crammed into the add-on bag (I was carrying DW adjustable cup mute, DW straight, Jo-ral bubble (aluminum), a tuner, a metronome, a bottle of water, a K & M stand, and I don't know what else). Since then our music has dictated also adding an H & B cup mute and it "just didn't fit". Still, a fantastic bag ESPECIALLY for any student who only has to carry one horn around. Undoubtedly the best out there for that application at anywhere near that price. I also recall the maker saying that he was going to be adding a leather version: you might contact him and ask (I think he's an infrequent member here... for certain on TH).