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Without going into a lot of details….I have acquired a couple of slides that will be in storage until I decide to modify them. That being said….I’m thinking about storing them in a plastic/foam lined rifle case. Any concerns about moisture or plating wear? I have had issues with SKB cases that are lined that causes major issues to the plating.

Gun cases are nice for slides, maybe wrap in cotton sheets. I use a couple of command hooks on the side of a cabinet to store slides, while also allowing access to them.

DJ hangs them on pegs.

I have stored a lot of trombones in Gator, MTS, Geib, and generic student ABS cases and never had identifiable problems. It helps if I wipe them down with a cotton rag after each use. If I know I am not going to use it for a while it gets a bath in Dawn dish soap. I try to let things air dry for 24 to 72 hours.

The Slide Doctor used to have plans for crude shipping cases made out of wood and foam sheet insulation. I don’t think I would leave a slide against foam for any length of time. But a cotton cloth barrier should suffice to prevent damage. I would repair or discard an ABS case with exposed foam. I would also avoid plastic sheeting or visqueen for long term storage. After years it can get gummy.

Bach may have used Mission Impossible lacquer that disappears over time. I don’t think I could blame a case. Lacquer wear at contact points is common for me. Plating seems to stay intact. The local music store owner warned me not to use any hot water. He claimed that hot water could take lacquer off of brass instruments. I do not use any water hotter than what I would wash my hands in. That is probably less than 105 degrees Fahrenheit for me.

Clean, dry, and serviceable are the keys for me.

OneTon: Cellulose lacquer (used by Bach) can be stripped in hot water. Epoxy lacquer (Lustre Conn, King, Yamaha) will not strip in hot water. Still, when you don't know safer is better than sorrier.

I keep them in arrow cases like these.
Find the size that fits you.
https://www.amazon.com/Plano-112700-Com ... 100&sr=8-4

Cellulose versus epoxy sense. My memory is corroded.

Mr. Schilke claimed silver plating made the best sound on his trumpets. I have seen more silver plated tubas ($$$) than I have silver plated trombones. My undocumented perception is that silver plated trumpets are more common to orchestra players and lacquer if present is more likely to be jazz or concert bands. Exceptions abound.

Ramhorn wrote: ↑Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:16 pm I keep them in arrow cases like these.
Find the size that fits you.
https://www.amazon.com/Plano-112700-Com ... 100&sr=8-4

Cool. I love progress. And I hate making wood cases.

Conn makes a four-slide storage case that was originally designed for music stores to store/carry slides to music vendor shows. I have several of these cases and have been able to find some for as cheap as $75 (music retailers that were closing down and selling inventory). If you snoop around on the Internet, you can usually find them. I have not bought one of these cases in the past seven or eight years, so I hope that Conn/Selmer still sells them.

The case is designed for the modern Conn tenor slides, which are not some of the longer slides on the market. I am able to fit my Bach 42 and Bach 50 slides (two of the longer models on the market) in these cases. Come to think of it……..I have never tried to fit my Elkhart Conn 72H slide in it. That might be the longest slide that I own.

Ramhorn wrote: ↑Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:16 pm I keep them in arrow cases like these.
Find the size that fits you.
https://www.amazon.com/Plano-112700-Com ... 100&sr=8-4

Cool idea!

Crazy4Tbone86 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 16, 2021 1:12 pm Conn makes a four-slide storage case that was originally designed for music stores to store/carry slides to music vendor shows. I have several of these cases and have been able to find some for as cheap as $75 (music retailers that were closing down and selling inventory). If you snoop around on the Internet, you can usually find them. I have not bought one of these cases in the past seven or eight years, so I hope that Conn/Selmer still sells them.
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Taylor Music was selling these for $95 for the longest time. I bought two. They are ideal for slide storage.