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Sifting through world percussion cases and bags to safely protect your instruments can be a grueling process. Sweetwater offers a wide range of options that teeter between specific designs for a single drum type to a general multi-use bag. There are a few distinct selections that go beyond the standard drum hardware, and from there it can be difficult to find the right option, but here's what you need to know to make it easier.

The pressing concern between all world percussion cases will be how well they protect your instrument. Most offerings will meet the market standard, and separation stems from transportability and minor improvements. Musicians often on the move may want wheels to free their hands for other instruments. In a similar vein, additional pockets can provide vital accessibility to those who want to maintain organization between different sounds.

World percussion instruments cover a wide range of sounds and sizes. Bulk sizes and unorthodox shapes can present difficulties in both protecting and moving your various gear. Those who work with the less common instruments like chimes or tambourines will find a smaller selection. Chimes casing can be found with zipper closing and thick foam for protection, but design is limited. Tambourines cases typically use a hard plastic mold with an easily transportable strap.

Musicians who use more popular instruments like timbales have more options when it comes to finding a world percussion case or bag. At the more affordable end of the spectrum are simple cases focused solely on protecting drums. Foam designs provide a snug fit and ultimate protection. The differences stem from size as some favor a vertical build while others are shaped horizontally. Higher end models use a different build that results in greater durability for the case itself. In addition, those who are frequently on the move may prefer world percussion bags or cases with wheels and a y-axis alignment.

Did timbale drums not provide enough of a Caribbean feel for you and you instead turned to steel drums? Well there are options for you as well. The majority of world percussion cases will utilize standard foam lining for protection of the drum. Defining characteristics will be in their builds. Many will run with a 20-inch pocket and a 22-inch diameter, but there are also specs available for the 26-inch diameter pieces.

Drumsticks are great, but sometimes hands are better. Both bongos and congas need the proper protection for those serious about their instruments. Bongo cases tend to be simple in their design given the necessary size. Congas offer a number of design obstacles in comparison given their overall bulkiness. The ideal target in a world percussion case will be one easily movable upstairs and across surfaces. Those concerned about transport should look at designs featuring wheels and comfortable handles.

A final option is to find a multi-use bag that may fit an array of instruments. Specially designed duffel bags can provide surface protection to drums, but lack the interior build of instrument-specific builds. However, a large compartment and shoulder straps result in greater convenience for any musician who is looking to store additional gear in their world percussion bag or case.

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With a massive selection of World Percussion Cases & Bags, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about World Percussion Cases & Bags, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.