Semi-hard/Soft case for a Kamaka Pineapple (HP-1)

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I'd recommend calling Kamaka to ask them. Somewhere I read that they recommend the Protec cases but I don't have one. For my pineapple, I ordered a hard case via Kamaka - shipping cost as much as the case, but at least it fits :)
 
janeray1940 said:
I'd recommend calling Kamaka to ask them. Somewhere I read that they recommend the Protec cases but I don't have one. For my pineapple, I ordered a hard case via Kamaka - shipping cost as much as the case, but at least it fits :)
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Good idea... If they are recommending it, I suppose they have one that fits the pineapple. (By the way, I am loving my new pineapple. Not so fond of the original Kamaka strings though. I got used to play on Worth Medium Browns).
I got the original case with it. Although it seems to offer a lot of protection, I wanted something lighter and with a strap to wear it like a backpack.
 
mm stan said:
I got a tenor size Protec case and it is heavy as hell...
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Oh, I thought that one advantage of getting a Protec was that it was light?
Well I guess it is a trade-off between weight and protection... I hope soprano cases are not that heavy.
I am planning to wear it like a backpack so I can carry it while riding a bike.
 
redBee said:
Not so fond of the original Kamaka strings though. I got used to play on Worth Medium Browns).
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I highly recommend Martin M600s if you can get hold of some.

And I know what you mean about the original cases being on the heavy side. Sometimes I think the only reason I have a car is to transport my ukulele cases around, since they're all heavier than the ukes themselves! :)
 
redBee said:
Oh, I thought that one advantage of getting a Protec was that it was light?
Well I guess it is a trade-off between weight and protection... I hope soprano cases are not that heavy.
I am planning to wear it like a backpack so I can carry it while riding a bike.
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I don't have an HP-1, BUT just checked w/my vintage Kamaka pineapple in the Protec soprano case that I happen to have. It WILL NOT fit. The case is clearly meant for a figure-8 uke & the relatively thin cushiony lining inside over a fairly rigid dense foam makes it a no go - I think that you need to measure the HP-1 across its widest point, but I really don't think it would fit.

As to weight?? I have one of the "Uke Crazy" foam cases as well & while the Protec is heavier than that case, it is considerably lighter than my Ko'olau soprano case or the Guardian or Tweed case that I have my Kamaka in...
 
Thanks for the tip Gmoney. I was afraid that it would have the 8 figure shape. It seems that the old cases have a more generic shape. I think I will compare with other cases too. It fit inside a "Steady" case that I have, but it feels too soft to offer enough protection.
 
I have been looking around for a good hard case for my Kamaka pineapple and for my Favilla teardrop uke. I have heard that the Stagg tweed covered case in soprano size isn't figure 8 shaped but will work with most pineapple shaped uke's. Unfortunately I haven't held one in my hands to see if it will work. Does anyone know if that is true? Here is a link where they can be had pretty cheap....http://www.austinbazaar.com/Stagg-Deluxe-Gold-Tweed-Case-for-Ukuleles-p/sta-gcx-ukgold.htm
 
RyanMFT said:
I have heard that the Stagg tweed covered case in soprano size isn't figure 8 shaped but will work with most pineapple shaped uke's.
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I *had* one of those cases for the longest time but nothing ever fit in it! So I gave it away to, you guessed it, a Favilla owner (and that fit perfectly).

FWIW, my Kamaka soprano figure-8 did not fit in the Stagg case. My Kamaka cases for the pineapple and the figure-8 are exactly the same, which makes me suspect the pineapple wouldn't fit in the Stagg case either.
 
janeray1940 said:
I *had* one of those cases for the longest time but nothing ever fit in it! So I gave it away to, you guessed it, a Favilla owner (and that fit perfectly).
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So, did it fit a regular Favilla Soprano or a Favilla Teardrop?

Thanks!!
 
I am not sure about the fit for a pineapple. I have a ProTec case for my Kamaka tenor and like mmstan said it is a little heavy but it is a great case - lots of protection.
 
RyanMFT said:
I have been looking around for a good hard case for my Kamaka pineapple and for my Favilla teardrop uke. I have heard that the Stagg tweed covered case in soprano size isn't figure 8 shaped but will work with most pineapple shaped uke's. Unfortunately I haven't held one in my hands to see if it will work. Does anyone know if that is true? Here is a link where they can be had pretty cheap....http://www.austinbazaar.com/Stagg-Deluxe-Gold-Tweed-Case-for-Ukuleles-p/sta-gcx-ukgold.htm
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I have that Stagg case & my vintage Kamaka pineapple fits like a glove in it. Pretty much perfect fit. Inside measurements in inches are:

length: 21 1/4
lower bout: 9 1/4
neck support to headstock: 11
Body depth: 2 1/2

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NOTE: I had to modify the neck support by removing it & cutting it down considerably - I don't know what it is about these cases - it appears that they were made for paper ukes w/1/2 inch
thick necks!
 
Thank you both so much!!! The measurements and picture are SUPER helpful.

Janeray....your link doesn't work. I'm interested to see what it was!
 
RyanMFT said:
Thank you both so much!!! The measurements and picture are SUPER helpful.

Janeray....your link doesn't work. I'm interested to see what it was!
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Sorry about that, it worked last night. Should have just linked to this one instead. Blue teardrop!
 
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