Wolfpak 2.5 Case with Monette

breden · 01-06-2007, 01:01 AM

Hi there,

Just wondering if there are any TMers that have had success with using the Wolfpak 2.5 case with their Monette horns. Someone told me that Monette's once came with Wolfpak cases. Not sure if this is true. Would a Monette XLT fit in a 2.5 case? They look fairly sturdy and protective. Any advice would be great.

Thanks

loudog · 01-06-2007, 10:30 AM

I had a Chicago C trumpet that I bought several years ago. At the time, I was still using the Wolfpak 2.5 case. I tried putting the horn in it, and it was VERY snug. With Monette brass being as soft as it is, I decided not to use it. Luckily, Thompson's music had a used Monette double case being sold for $155 (an absolute STEAL). I ended up with a Marcus Bonna triple that worked GREAT!

Later, I sold the Chicago C back to its original owner, and bought a 2000LT C. This trumpet was a bit shorter, so I'm sure it would have fit. I'm not sure about the XLT, but it may be a bit too long. If you want a case like this, get a Marcus Bonna triple instead!

L

Jimi Michiel · 01-09-2007, 03:38 PM

Lou's right. If you want a non-Monette case for your Monette, go with a Marcus Bona. I had a few bad experiences with the Wolfpak 2.5 before I started playing Monettes, so I don't think I would trust them. I know that Monette cases can be a pain (and also really expensive), so if you're looking for something else, I'd really suggest looking for an MB case.

-Jimi

gchun · 01-09-2007, 05:05 PM

Back when Monettes were made in Chicago and Wolfpak was owned by Kevin Woefel (sp), I believe there was an association with the two companies. I started to receive catalogs from Wolfpak since I was on Monette's mailing list. The early models were very well made.

Since then, Wolfpak was sold and the quality declined. I have read complaints about the zippers and the plastic hardware used for the straps. Don't buy one without first inspecting it yourself.

Garry

gchun · 01-09-2007, 05:07 PM

Back when Monettes were made in Chicago and Wolfpak was owned by Kevin Woefel (sp), I believe there was an association between the two companies. I started to receive catalogs from Wolfpak since I was on Monette's mailing list. The early models were very well made.

Since then, Wolfpak was sold and the quality declined. I have read complaints about the zippers and the plastic hardware used for the straps. Don't buy one without first inspecting it yourself.

Garry

PS. All the MB cases I've seen were very well made.

Jimi Michiel · 01-09-2007, 07:27 PM

When I got my C997, the two STC3 mouthpieces I got came with a complimentary Rocky Mountain Caseworks double mouthpiece case, which was the company Kevin Woefel started after selling Wolfpak.

Jimi

01-06-2007, 01:01 AM	#1
breden New Friend Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11	Wolfpak 2.5 Case with Monette Hi there, Just wondering if there are any TMers that have had success with using the Wolfpak 2.5 case with their Monette horns. Someone told me that Monette's once came with Wolfpak cases. Not sure if this is true. Would a Monette XLT fit in a 2.5 case? They look fairly sturdy and protective. Any advice would be great. Thanks

01-06-2007, 10:30 AM	#2
loudog Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 218	Re: Wolfpak 2.5 Case with Monette I had a Chicago C trumpet that I bought several years ago. At the time, I was still using the Wolfpak 2.5 case. I tried putting the horn in it, and it was VERY snug. With Monette brass being as soft as it is, I decided not to use it. Luckily, Thompson's music had a used Monette double case being sold for $155 (an absolute STEAL). I ended up with a Marcus Bonna triple that worked GREAT! Later, I sold the Chicago C back to its original owner, and bought a 2000LT C. This trumpet was a bit shorter, so I'm sure it would have fit. I'm not sure about the XLT, but it may be a bit too long. If you want a case like this, get a Marcus Bonna triple instead! L __________________ Louie Eckhardt, MM Freelance Trumpeter Performance and Instruction http://www.LouieEckhardt.com

01-09-2007, 03:38 PM	#3
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,885	Re: Wolfpak 2.5 Case with Monette Lou's right. If you want a non-Monette case for your Monette, go with a Marcus Bona. I had a few bad experiences with the Wolfpak 2.5 before I started playing Monettes, so I don't think I would trust them. I know that Monette cases can be a pain (and also really expensive), so if you're looking for something else, I'd really suggest looking for an MB case. -Jimi __________________ Jimi Michiel personal website: http://www.jimi-michiel.com twitter: http://www.twitter.com/trump3t trumpet studio FB page: http://tiny.cc/trump3t

01-09-2007, 05:05 PM	#4
gchun Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 165	Re: Wolfpak 2.5 Case with Monette Back when Monettes were made in Chicago and Wolfpak was owned by Kevin Woefel (sp), I believe there was an association with the two companies. I started to receive catalogs from Wolfpak since I was on Monette's mailing list. The early models were very well made. Since then, Wolfpak was sold and the quality declined. I have read complaints about the zippers and the plastic hardware used for the straps. Don't buy one without first inspecting it yourself. Garry

01-09-2007, 05:07 PM	#5
gchun Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 165	Re: Wolfpak 2.5 Case with Monette Back when Monettes were made in Chicago and Wolfpak was owned by Kevin Woefel (sp), I believe there was an association between the two companies. I started to receive catalogs from Wolfpak since I was on Monette's mailing list. The early models were very well made. Since then, Wolfpak was sold and the quality declined. I have read complaints about the zippers and the plastic hardware used for the straps. Don't buy one without first inspecting it yourself. Garry PS. All the MB cases I've seen were very well made.

01-09-2007, 07:27 PM	#6
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,885	Re: Wolfpak 2.5 Case with Monette When I got my C997, the two STC3 mouthpieces I got came with a complimentary Rocky Mountain Caseworks double mouthpiece case, which was the company Kevin Woefel started after selling Wolfpak. Jimi __________________ Jimi Michiel personal website: http://www.jimi-michiel.com twitter: http://www.twitter.com/trump3t trumpet studio FB page: http://tiny.cc/trump3t

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