Finding a good (modern) hard case?

[Steven Watson]

I'm trying to find a good, practical hard case to fit these old banjos. It seems to be hard to find a modern case that isn't far too big. I need something to protect the banjo while travelling on trains etc.

At the moment I'm trying a Gator case padded with a towel, which works but still doesn't feel as secure as I'd like. I don't mind spending a fair bit if need be.

Does anyone here have any suggestions? I'm in the UK if that makes a difference.

Many thanks!

[Jody Stecher]

Crossrock is making some good cases. Some come with extra removable padding. Some models are built with the string box in the wrong place but most are just right.

Golden Gate makes a repro "bump" case that I like.

When you say "too big" do you mean too long or too wide for the pot or both or something else?

[Steven Watson]

Thanks Jody. I mean too wide and tall for pot. It being too tall is the greater problem -- hard to make the banjo sit level. I wondered about Crossrock. Golden Gate I don't know. With both it looks like I'd have to import from US, which is a bit annoying, but it might be the best option.
Jody Stecher said:

Crossrock is making some good cases. Some come with extra removable padding. Some models are built with the string box in the wrong place but most are just right.

Golden Gate makes a repro "bump" case that I like.

When you say "too big" do you mean too long or too wide for the pot or both or something else?