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    Where are the best prices and availability for the complete line of TKL cases in the U.S.? Looking for one dealer to provide Pro Line:

    Tenor banjo
    Mandolin
    Lap dulcimer
    Violin
    Concert ukulele

    Who do you recommend for best price and reliable service? Thanks.
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    Elderly. Or isolate the particular case you want by TKL's model number and shop around. Elderly lumps TKL in with its various suppliers as "Canadian" cases.
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    Try First Quality Music Supplies in Louisville,they stock TKL cases & they are at a good price. I got a 'Vintage American Series' case from them & it's great.It's a reinforced version of the standard TKL made to FQMS spec. & if you have an expensive instrument to protect,it's well worth the extra.
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    check out finecases.com (a sponsor here). i've gotten several cases there and are very good to work with.
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    Thanks everyone for the very helpful replies!

    I was thinking of ordering all the cases at once in the hope of getting a good disount and maybe a break on shipping. Do you know if any of these dealers are willing to arrange a deal like that? Has anyone here gotten a better price by ordering that way?
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    I would bet that finecases.com would work with you on that. I got excellent service just last week on a case for my new parlor guitar. They are a small operation which places a high priority on service.
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    Are you wanting more than one of any type of case? I thought you were only looking for one. If you need a bunch, Jones-Fletcher is a thought. Contact me offlist if you need help with that.
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    Hey jb, did that case cost more than the guitar? I have a few instruments like that.
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    Thanks again.

    Paul, I'm actually looking for only one of each case:

    Tenor banjo
    Mandolin
    Lap dulcimer
    Violin
    Concert ukulele

    Although I have specific models in mind. Any additional ideas?
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    Mike, actually it was about 1/2 the price of the guitar!
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