homegrownbuddy Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Has anyone tried one of those Thon Effect flight cases for the helix? I am really on the fence about spending that kind of scratch on a road case when I don't know anything about the company or product. There isn't a lot of info about them. Before I pull the trigger and spend bread does anyone have any horror stories or warnings to throw out? https://www.thomannmusic.com/thon_effect_case_for_line_6_helix.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexi71 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I received mine last week, it's very well made overall, it fits perfectly and the foam keep the Helix in place. I was hesitating with the line 6 backpack, because Helix + case= 13kg but I picked the case and have no regret. I was planning to have everything I need (cables, tools...) in the bag but total weight would've been too much. There's a 9 cm gap on the front so I can add a couple of pedals if I need (MXR size, a Boss could fit with flat plug cables I guess). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud1433 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I use swan flight for all my gear and they are very good...order on line...hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 17 minutes ago, jud1433 said: I use swan flight for all my gear and they are very good...order on line...hope this helps... Details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud1433 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Swanflight.com Low Hardwick Farm Sedgefield Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2EH United Kingdom Tel: 01740 623555 Int: +44 1740 623555 Email: info@swanflight.com You can also get them of ebay... Hope it helps you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 1 hour ago, jud1433 said: Swanflight.comEmail: info@swanflight.com You can also get them of ebay... Hope it helps you. Is this the one you're talking about? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Flight-Case-for-Line-6-Helix-FX-Pedal-Board/222359567785?epid=2120237740&hash=item33c5a9bda9:g:wFkAAOSwxyJaoBF5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexi71 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 nop, https://www.swanflight.com/guitarist-flightcases/pedal-board-flightcases/line-6/line-6-helix-guitar-pedal-flightcase.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Looks like the same case to me. $50 more than the THON, and doesn't look as well fitted as the THON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexi71 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Pretty much the same yes, The Swanflight has a space on the right side for the power cable. Anyway, all Helix cases I've seen so far are pretty much identical, I picked the THON cause I wanted the gap on the front but I have a Swanflight (100cm x 40cm, custom order) and it's very well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Likewise, I thought the THON with the space at the back of the helix looked good. Also looked better fitted to the unit. The Swan looks like the helix just sets on the bottom of the case, not nested in. When you get the Swan, post back with quality comparison to the THON. For the extra bucks, is there a real difference in build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf1001 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Hi, due to having 2 Helix (one as spare) I also have 2 cases, bought from Thomann (THON-cases) in Germany, suit very well and there is enough space to plug at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homegrownbuddy Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Thanks for all of the input guys. Anyone care to talk about how long it took to receive these cases? I know they are coming from Germany but what kind of time frame were you guys looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexi71 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 From Germany to France, 3 working days. Scrolldown and check: https://www.thomann.de/gb/helpdesk_shipping.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud1433 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) No thats not the one. I paid £90 for mine brand new from swan flight they are very well built.....i tried to upload a pic but file size was too big...ill try upload again but if you give me an email address ill hapily send you pic.... Edited March 26, 2018 by jud1433 Insert picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talwilkins Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 It's a great case, built like a tank. I've had mine for more than two years and it's still as good as new (well, almost) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 52 minutes ago, talwilkins said: It's a great case, built like a tank. I've had mine for more than two years and it's still as good as new (well, almost) The THON or the SWAN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talwilkins Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 14 hours ago, rd2rk said: The THON or the SWAN? Sorry, I was answering the forum question. So, the Thon is the one I was referring to. Great box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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