Keyboard players face a weight and protection trade-off. The right choice depends on the instrument and travel.
Hard cases
- Max protection for transport and touring.
- Heavier — add 3-6 kg over the keyboard.
- Standard for flight cases and 88-key boards.
Padded bags
- Light and easy to carry.
- Protects for local gigs.
- Cheaper and easier to store.
By instrument
- 88-key stage piano: flight case.
- 61-key arranger: semi-hard or padded bag.
- Synth (37-61): bag is common, hard for studio gear.
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