I wanted a case with buckles to quickly store the horn at home. This one does the job. It's sturdy enough I guess, but certainly not the most hardened case, doesn't feel as solid as old Yamaha cases. The overall production quality is fine, but there are a couple of issues. First, my Adams A1 wouldn't fit right away, I had to mould the foam at the back end. The bell end is well designed to fit any horn it seems. But tbh A1 didn't fit a few other cases either. You may need to be aware of the valves too as depending on the fit and position of the horn you may end up with a side pressure on the valves. I'd rather it had slightly more room around the buttons for the peace of mind. The second issue is that the keys won't even fit the keyholes, different profile and size. What's up with that, Mr. Winter?
Don't expect to fit any mutes in the accessory compartment apart from maybe a straight one.
Otherwise it's not a bad case. The blue interior velvet looks beautiful, although not as shiny as in the pictures. The buckles close without unnecessary fiddling. The foam on the cover holds the trumpet snugly in place. Hopefully the foam will eventually mould to the shape of the horn. But if I had a chance to try different options I might have gone with something different.
