"f" travelite fit a collings mt "a"?

[lespaul_79]

Hi, I have a Colings MT and want to get a Travelite Case. One day I may move up to an F (even though the MT is awesome).

So I figured I'd get a Travelite for an F Style. Maybe a little strange...

However, does anybody know if the Collings MT would be snug and secure in an "F" style Travelite?

Thanks for baring with the random question...

[JHo]

I use an F case for my A mandolin and it works just fine, in fact it gives me a nice space to roll up my strap where the scroll would have been. Seems like the typical overall outline of a mandolin (minus the scroll and points) is much the same whether it be an A or an F.

[mr. pointy]

I've been using a Travelite case for my Collings MT (with a Tone Gard and strap) for a couple of years and have been satisfied with it.

Here's a link to the same one I got - it's only $49.99. #---> # travelite case

Tap

[earthsave]

I dont know why Travelite doesnt put that it will fit an A style mandolin in their ads. Their ad makes it sound like it will only fit an F style. I bought mine for my cheapo Beanblossom but ended up using it for my Flatiron A as my main case.

It fits perfectly, and like mentioned earlier has a place to put a small polishing cloth or strap where the scroll woulda gone. It fits much better than the Bean, cause the Bean has extra tall sides, I suppose to give it some volume?

[MikeEdgerton]

I'll take it a step further. I wish Travelite would make an A case. I honestly think they'd sell a ton of them.

[Brad Weiss]

My favorite case- wish my Phoenix would fit in one; my Mowry A style fits perfectly (it was cool to see Mike Marshall carrying his Loar around in one...)

[earthsave]

I'll take it a step further. I wish Travelite would make an A case. I honestly think they'd sell a ton of them.

All they'd need to do would be to leave off the space for the points and the strap hanger.

I'd keep the F shape and market the extra space as a place to put your strap, polishing cloth, extra pics.

Now if they'd only put a very low profile pocket/pouch on the outside for stuffing a few papers.

[lespaul_79]

Thanks ya'll. Ordered one from MF for $49. Can't wait.

[Eric F.]

Anyone looking to put an A in a Travelite without making sure it will fit might be in for a surprise. I keep my Arches in a Travelite, but my Weber is too wide. I wish it would work because the Weber case is nice but weighs about 750 pounds.

[Frank Russell]

So far, my ex-Randy Wood 2 point, my ex-MT and MF and both Givens A's have fit perfectly in a Travelite F case. Some of the newer ones, like the $49 special from MF, seem to be made from a less "giving" foam than the old ones, but are still great cases. Good Luck, Frank

[lespaul_79]

Thanks everyone. Now I have an MT and a Travelite case b/c of ya'll and the Cafe!!!!! Learned so much....

Now I just need to save up for a Toneguard, even though..
1) Monroe never had one
2) The MT is nice and loud and really has broken in nice

Thanks again!

[Rick Schmidlin]

I took my travel lite to L.A instead of my Calton, glad I did.