Detail 01
Screw bell only
The case is built around a detached bell. A fixed-bell horn will not fit, no matter the model.
Product detailSKU #1274034489888
ProtecIPAC Screw Bell French Horn Compact Case Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Compact hard case for a screw-bell French horn, with the bell detached. For horn players who travel and need the smaller footprint.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flying with a horn where overhead bin space is tight
- Students carrying a horn on public transit daily
- Orchestral players moving between rehearsal venues often
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fixed-bell horns — the bell must unscrew to fit
- Players wanting the loosest possible fit around a large bell throat
- Anyone on a tight budget who only needs a gig bag
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Compact design
Detaching the bell drops the overall size significantly, which is what makes air travel and transit practical.
Detail 03
18 x 16 x 11 inches
A tight, boxy footprint. Check it against your airline's carry-on limits before you count on bin space.
Detail 04
7.9 lbs empty
Real hard-case weight before the horn goes in. Plan on notably more once loaded.
Detail 05
IPAC series
Protec's hard-shell travel line, built for rigid protection rather than the light padding of a gig bag.
Detail 06
Black
Standard low-profile finish that does not advertise a valuable instrument in transit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Your horn must have a screw-on bell — confirm before ordering
- 02No horn, mouthpiece, or bell wrench included
- 03Measure your horn's bell throat and body against the case dimensions
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a fixed-bell French horn?
No. The case is designed for screw-bell horns with the bell removed. A fixed bell will not fit inside these dimensions.
02Can I carry this on a plane?
At 18 x 16 x 11 inches it is compact for a horn case, but carry-on limits vary by airline. Check your carrier's dimensions first.
03How much does it weigh?
7.9 pounds empty. Add your horn's weight on top of that for the real carrying load.
04Does it come with a bell wrench?
No. The case holds the horn and detached bell; you supply any tools your horn needs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 18 inch
- Width
- 11 inch
- Weight
- 7.9
- Height
- 16 inch
