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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: spyder9 on March 19, 2008, 07:36:26 PM
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Stumbled upon this case on eBay a while back. Finally bought one and it arrived today. Paid just under $20.00 shipped. Best storage option I've ever found for mics. Takes up no room in the bag and offers crush-proof protection. No humidor. Just foam.
http://www.cigarcaddy.com/products/2_stick/
Dimensions:
Exterior 8.80"x 3.10"x 1.70"
Interior 7.88"x 1.97"x 1.17"
Mics pictured are Audio Technica AT3031's. Their dimensions are 5.67" long, 0.83 (21mm) diameter
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Thanks, I've been looking for something like this. +T
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Looks bomb proof.
thanks.
about to submit my order.
+T
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I need one of those smoke caddy things for festies also....by day 2 my smokes look like a wadded up peice of paper shoved in my pocket. I've had people ask to bum a smoke...see what I have to offer and say..."uh nevermind"
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Wow, good find on this...
It's nice and small, too bad Pelican doesn't make one like this.
I just picked one up to check out, and noticed they also have 5 & 10 capacity boxes.
thanks for posting up the pics +T.
:)
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great find dan! +T
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Thanks for the info. I just ordered one from one of the eBay stores.
+T
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I've been planning to track down exactly this sort of thing and you just saved me all the trouble.
+T and another in 12.
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Nice find will be great when running 2 mics thanks!
A
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I've been looking for something like this myself, so thanks for posting!!
The closest in size I see for the Pelican's are the 1030
http://www.all-pelican-cases-4-less.com/detail_pelican_1030.html
Inside Dimensions (L,W,D):
6-1/2 x 2-3/4 x 2-1/16
Outside Dimensions (L,W,D):
7-1/2 x 3-7/8 x 2-7/16
Or here is their size comparison chart/link
http://www.cases4less.com/size_comparison.html
+T!
Wow, good find on this...
It's nice and small, too bad Pelican doesn't make one this size.
I just picked one up to check out, and noticed they also have 5 & 10 capacity boxes.
thanks for posting up the pics.
:)
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Got 1 today for $18.61 after shipping. T+ spyder9, you da man!
My CK1b's will be nice and safe for the Wanee romp.
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I measured, and I believe I can fit a set of 140's and a set of 150's in the 1 case. I'll just add a small foam divider...+T for the extra cool find 8)
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I don't even have mics to put in it and I want to buy one. ;D I can get mics to fill it up later. ;)
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I don't even have mics to put in it and I want to buy one. ;D I can get mics to fill it up later. ;)
Do you need mics? I've got a mic for ya.
LSD2
LMK
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I measured, and I believe I can fit a set of 140's and a set of 150's in the 1 case. I'll just add a small foam divider...+T for the extra cool find 8)
I'm so glad you did this. I was going to ...but I was to lazy.
I guess I need to order another one.
anyone seen anything like the "cigar caddy" for a wine bottle? The LSD2 needs a good secure home.
K
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Nice find. No affiliation but it looks like this place (http://www.neptunecigar.com/accessories/cigaraccessory.asp?id=1093&source=froogle) gets good reviews and has them pretty cheap ($15.95 + priority shipping $5.50)
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You guys will be awfully surprised on the high value of this purchase. The best $20.00 I ever spent on this hobby so far.
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I don't even have mics to put in it and I want to buy one. ;D I can get mics to fill it up later. ;)
Do you need mics? I've got a mic for ya.
LSD2
LMK
I've got some gear - a nice starter set - Church Audio CA-11 > CA-9100 > R-09. Just looking forward to the day when I can upgrade and play in the big boys sandbox. Not quite ready yet, just happy to be pulling good recordings and learning the game for now. Thanks for looking out for me - +T.
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I've had mine for over a year w/ Peluso mics in them and nary a scratch.
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This guy at Vintage Chic Cigar has been nothing but cool and quick on the customer service. He has some other Otter boxes as well...
Vintage Cigar (http://www.vintagechiccigar.com/store/index.php?cPath=174_59&osCsid=5338e28005d3b39edb982e3f85606746Vintage Cigar)
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This looks like a nice smaller alternative to this, which is what I do currently.
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,78948.0.html
Is the material similar to the pelicans? Easy to drill holes? Nice find
Pelican 1060 ext. 9.37" x 5.56" x 2.62"
int. 8.25" x 4.25" x 2.25"
cigar caddy ext. 8.80"x 3.10"x 1.70"
int. 7.88"x 1.97"x 1.17"
Seems like it would fit? It would be tight though. :hmmm:
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Nice find. I just ordered one. Also available thru amazon for those so inclined. $13.80 plus $5.50 shipping.
http://tinyurl.com/2q8lf7
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Thanks for the pointer to Otter Box for cigars, excellent similarity.
They seem nice for short 'pencil'-shaped mics. But what about a little longer (albeit short) shotguns microphones? They're in the range 9in-11in length, wouldn't fit into the Otter Box, neither Pelicans. What are the alternatives? I could only find these and a 9in shotgun wouldn't fit in.
Pelican
http://www.pelican.com/case_category.php?CaseSize=Micro%20Case%&New=%
OtterBox
http://www.otterbox.com/products/otterbox/
Porta Brace
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/65640-REG/Porta_Brace_MH_2_MH_2_10_Microphone_Holster.html
Thanks,
Alex
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My Otterbox showed up yesterday. It's great for the AKG 481. A little tight squeezing it shut (that won't hurt mics, will it?) but it's solid and small.
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My Otterbox showed up yesterday. It's great for the AKG 481. A little tight squeezing it shut (that won't hurt mics, will it?) but it's solid and small.
I got mine yesterday too.
It's very solid, and more importantly to me, small.
I too noticed that it's a bit tight, perhaps pushing the mics together when closed. I think I'll just put a small cloth between/around them so any rubbing that happens doesn't result in scratches.
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Yep, got mine on Monday. Nice and snug on the Avantone CK1 bodies. The foam makes a great pad around the mics. Thanks again for the tip of the
day year :cheers:
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My Otterbox showed up yesterday. It's great for the AKG 481. A little tight squeezing it shut (that won't hurt mics, will it?) but it's solid and small.
thinking of getting one for my 460 bodies... drill two littel holes at each end to pass my cables thru...
are the 460s the same size as the 480s?
Edit: sorry for the threadjack..... but aren't the 460s a bit beefier/thicker then the 480s?
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My Otterbox showed up yesterday. It's great for the AKG 481. A little tight squeezing it shut (that won't hurt mics, will it?) but it's solid and small.
I got mine yesterday too.
It's very solid, and more importantly to me, small.
I too noticed that it's a bit tight, perhaps pushing the mics together when closed. I think I'll just put a small cloth between/around them so any rubbing that happens doesn't result in scratches.
If you're concerned about the tight fit with thw 2 cigar Otterbox then the 5 Cigar Otterbox is not that much larger but and provides plenty of room for "larger" 2 mics without them touching each other. Still fits in the bag really nicely and still less than $20 including shipping!!
GREAT FIND!!!!!!!!!!!
;D
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got mine from vintage cigs too (cig caddy - otterbox 3140)
100% the best people i have ever dealt with on ebay
here it is with 483, a tight fit to close but not to tight i don't think
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Is the foam in these static proof?
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got mine from vintage cigs too (cig caddy - otterbox 3140)
100% the best people i have ever dealt with on ebay
here it is with 483, a tight fit to close but not to tight i don't think
The 5 Cigar Otterbox would give you added lateral room between those two mics if you think that you need it, for maybe a dollar or so more - the footprint for the 5 cigar otterbox is not that much bigger in your bag but it is big enough so that your mics aren't touching one another - that is the model that I got for my gefell mv692's - love it!
:coolguy:
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I just got the small 2 cigar box and it fits the Schoeps snug. I am thinking of cutting away some of the foam...its much better than lugging the Schoeps wood box, which takes more room in my bag and won't protect them if I drop it. Three cheers for the suggestion !!
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I just ordered a 5 place caddy. Thanks for the tip.
Mako
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Nice Dan. +T
I'm rockn' the Pelican 1060 for my 460/61/63s.
I just scored a pair of ck8 short shotgun capsules, but it looks
like they're 215mm long - 8.645" - too long.
suggestions anyone?
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Nice Dan. +T
I'm rockn' the Pelican 1060 for my 460/61/63s.
I just scored a pair of ck8 short shotgun capsules, but it looks
like they're 215mm long - 8.645" - too long.
suggestions anyone?
I'm interested in same. I could only come across the following:
Softi-Case for said with Rycote Softie:
http://www.alfacase.com/Softi-Case.html
Mic Tube small:
http://www.trewaudio.com/store/product.php?productid=806&cat=30&page=2
Porta Brace MH-2 Holster:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/65640-REG/Porta_Brace_MH_2_MH_2_10_Microphone_Holster.html
Proel BAG1500P MICrophone CARRY BAG PROE-BAG1500P (size not sure):
http://www.turnkey.co.uk/product/proel-1500p-microphone-carry-bag/
Any other box for short shotgun?
Alex
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do you guys keep your case sealed for long periods of time?
i open mine up when they are just sitting in the bag at home but is that needed? will they be ok if sealed for a month or so
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do you guys keep your case sealed for long periods of time?
i open mine up when they are just sitting in the bag at home but is that needed? will they be ok if sealed for a month or so
I keep a silica gel pack in each of my pelican cases to absorb moisture.
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My Otterbox cigar Caddy hold a pair of 140's and a pair of 150's...awesome.
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Just ordered a 5 place from this place on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Otter-Box-5-cigar-Caddy-3400/dp/B0007VWETM/ref=pd_bxgy_k_text_b
hopefully I'll be able to get the 184's and the busmans in there nice and comfortably.
+T for the link and suggestion
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hmm i prob have room for a small gel pack in there
i just have the small 2 case and the 480 fill it mostly up
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hmm i prob have room for a small gel pack in there
i just have the small 2 case and the 480 fill it mostly up
most shoe stores probably throw away tons of the small ones
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good thinking +T
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My cigar caddy just arrived from Vintage Chic - a class act BTW
Fits the Beyers perfect! Many thanks to all for pointing me towards the caddy!
cb
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I just got one of these as well. Fits my Busman mics perfectly.
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I just ordered another 5 slot box - I love these storage cases...
:)
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I just got one too (eBay shop)... here's a pair of AT3032s
(http://www.digifishmusic.com/public/images/TapersSection_OtterBox.jpg)
While the mics are close they don't touch and are wedged tight in place when you close the lid. The box is a lot heavier than I was expecting, good for protection, bad for weight :)
If you are concerned about the mics clashing in this model you could put a piece of tissue-box cardboard between them, though I can't see this is necessary.
FYI: The AT3032 mics are 21 mm (0.83") in diameter
digifish
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Any options for storing extra caps as well?
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I think we should have gone for a group buy - or got the Vintage Chic dude on the retail section!
I'm regretting I didn't go for the 5 box at the same time.
cb
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I'm regretting I didn't go for the 5 box at the same time.
cb
I just got one too (eBay shop)... here's a pair of AT3032s
While the mics are close they don't touch and are wedged tight in place when you close the lid.
If you are concerned about the mics clashing in this model you could put a piece of tissue-box cardboard between them, though I can't see this is necessary.
FYI: The AT3032 mics are 21 mm (0.83") in diameter
digifish
If you are really concerned about the closeness of a larger diameter mic (21 mm) in a 2 spot box then the 5 spot box is the ticket!!!! Only a few bucks more and PLENTY of space and not that much larger of a footprint... Built like a tank!!
I am using the 5 spot boxes for my Gefell MV692's (25 mm) and they fit with PLENTY of room to spare in those boxes...
:)
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anyone drill holes in this box to run cables through. Want to know if I can use this instead of a pelican 1060. Is there room for cables? I use km140s
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http://www.cheaphumidors.com/
Save 10% Use coupon code BEJF-YXQ8PK at checkout.
There is no limit on this coupon so it use it to your hearts content. This offer applies to new orders only and can't be used for previous purchases.
Offer Expires: June 30th, 2008 or to the first 50 customers, whichever comes first.
;D
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No affiliation - just passing the dealio along:
Go to www.CheapHumidors.com and use coupon code NBAV-PP4BTK at checkout for 15% off your entire purchase, maximum savings of $50.00
http://www.cheaphumidors.com/
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I bought one from Cheap Humidors and it came the day my 10m actives came. Now I am thinking that I needed the 5 cigar box instead.
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I bought one from Cheap Humidors and it came the day my 10m actives came. Now I am thinking that I needed the 5 cigar box instead.
The 5 cigar box does the trick for my Gefells...
YMMV
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No affiliation - just passing the dealio along:
Go to www.CheapHumidors.com and use coupon code NBAV-PP4BTK at checkout for 15% off your entire purchase, maximum savings of $50.00
http://www.cheaphumidors.com/
Just ordered one of these using this coupon code. Total came to $18.05 shipped to Canada... that's really nice! Thanks for the tip.
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I got one of these otter boxes for my Neumann km184s and they fit great. The mics nearly touch (like 2mm separating them) but enough separation that I feel fine about it. Nice find!
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Thanks for this thread, I went and purchased the double wide for my AKG480's. They're a tight fit but work perfectly for taking to the show. After the show I take them out of the case and store them in my Pelican case and leave the Otter case open so the foam doesn't get perma-squished.
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Nice Dan. +T
I'm rockn' the Pelican 1060 for my 460/61/63s.
I just scored a pair of ck8 short shotgun capsules, but it looks
like they're 215mm long - 8.645" - too long.
suggestions anyone?
I'm interested in same. I could only come across the following:
Softi-Case for said with Rycote Softie:
http://www.alfacase.com/Softi-Case.html
Mic Tube small:
http://www.trewaudio.com/store/product.php?productid=806&cat=30&page=2
Porta Brace MH-2 Holster:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/65640-REG/Porta_Brace_MH_2_MH_2_10_Microphone_Holster.html
Proel BAG1500P MICrophone CARRY BAG PROE-BAG1500P (size not sure):
http://www.turnkey.co.uk/product/proel-1500p-microphone-carry-bag/
Any other box for short shotgun?
Alex
Here's my entry for shotgun travel. I have used this approach to store a flute headjoint as well.
This will be an appropriately sized section of PVC with two end caps. I will fit each end of the shotgun with a Windtech wind screen that is a snug fit into the PVC. The end caps stay on great with just a friction fit. [The PVC tube in the photo is from the flute headjoint project, haven't cut the one for the shotgun yet.
BTW, the mount for the shotgun is a bike grip ($6) with a 3/8-16 bolt running through it and into adapters on the AT8415. Certainly cheaper than the Rycote mounts and just as effective with the KTek bands.
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I just ordered another 2 and 5 cigar otterboxes from VintageChic. They also offer discounts on first orders.
Use “Welcome New Customer” without the quotes in the redeem coupon slot when you get to that stage on your order for $10 off.
No affiliation, just impressed by their service.
http://www.vintagechiccigar.com/
Big +t to spyder9 for starting the ball rolling on these boxes, they are sweet.
Cheers,
cb
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What are folks using for larger LDs like the LSD2? I'm looking at about a 55mm diameter... Any suggestions are appreciated, thank you.
edit: found a ($4) box at Target which is a nice temporary until I can fashion something better. I'll take pics if someone wants.
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I just joined team otter box. 8)
I ordered:
(1) 5 Stick Caddy 3400-20
(1) 2 Stick Caddy 3140-20
from Paul at Vintage Chic'.
He honored that "Welcome New Customer" coupon for $10 off! Very cool!
I e-mailed him and told him I was shopping for best price and didn't need the cigar cutter or any of the extra's he throws in as I was using them to hold microphones. The shipped price he gave was better than anything I saw at any other site, including eBay.
+T's to the thread.
Chuck
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from Paul at Vintage Chic'.
He honored that "Welcome New Customer" coupon for $10 off! Very cool!
I e-mailed him and told him I was shopping for best price and didn't need the cigar cutter or any of the extra's he throws in as I was using them to hold microphones. The shipped price he gave was better than anything I saw at any other site, including eBay.
I got mine from him as well and he is a great seller.
Not sure what to use the cutter for since I don't smoke. Ideas?
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Not sure what to use the cutter for since I don't smoke. Ideas?
Fingers that are trying to touch your rig ;D
...cutting cables?
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Not sure what to use the cutter for since I don't smoke. Ideas?
Fingers that are trying to touch your rig ;D
...cutting cables?
;D funny image-snip snip
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thanks for the suggestion of the cigar box
fits two 3032's and windscreens -- squished on the ends
it is perfect for the brutal punishment of air travel
convincing TSA the mics aren't explosives should be interesting! ;)
Cheers!
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Trying to decide if I need the two or five stick size for the Avantone CK1s. I'm going low budget right now with an old check box with some nice foam padding inside and a fold in the middle to keep them separated. ::) Not very sexy, but does the trick and easier to haul then the wooden boxes they came in. MSTaper
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I believe the Avantone ck-1's are roughly the same size Ø as the 3032's
ck-1 = Ø 23mm // 3032 = Ø 21mm
so the two stick size Otterbox would fit them nicely
the mics are held firmly in place by the internal foam cushioning
I've been carrying them around with me the last few days while doing some location recording
and they haven't needed anything separating them
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I just grabbed a two stick cigar caddy off of Ebay for my M210's. Excellent case for mic storage and at a very reasonable cost too.
+T to the OP for this find.
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Picked up a 2-stick on ebay this week for $11.25 incl. shipping. Nice deal and a nice mic case.
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Perhaps for larger mics like the LDS2, you could get the appropriate diameter of PVC pipe and glue screw-on caps to the ends. Then put foam inside the pipe, and in goes the mic. Would only be a few bucks in material.
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Received the 2-stick caddy a few weeks ago for my AKG 391's, fit PERFECTLY.
Awesome and really nice seller at Vintage Chic Cigars!
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damn that is awesome just ordered for the 391's
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I am in for a 5-stick... Your Order Has Been Processed! from vintagechiccigar will either do the e70's with extra caps or the 4041's in here.
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haha..
IMPORTANT: I have your note on the cutter and lighter – THANK YOU for letting me know! I’ll pass this on to some “deserving cigar smoker” Pb
Thanks again,
Paul
Neil
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I got the 5 stick caddy and the improved foam padding that only has 3 grooves. The grooves are deeper and better fit my Naks. I didn't need the cigar cutter, so I gave it to an older friend who smokes smelly cigars for reasons only he knows.
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I got the 5 stick caddy and the improved foam padding that only has 3 grooves. The grooves are deeper and better fit my Naks. I didn't need the cigar cutter, so I gave it to an older friend who smokes smelly cigars for reasons only he knows.
What's the improved padding? Three grooves would be much better.
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I got the 5 stick caddy and the improved foam padding that only has 3 grooves. The grooves are deeper and better fit my Naks. I didn't need the cigar cutter, so I gave it to an older friend who smokes smelly cigars for reasons only he knows.
What Naks? I'm looking for something for the 300s.
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I am also curious as to what you mean by new improved padding... thanks in advance
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got mine from vintagechiccigars today.. the padding on the inside is junk. my at4041 mic's are not held in place whatsoever when the lid is shut. I am forced to put another layer of foam on top and bottom of the mics so they are held in place.. kind of a bummer.. whats this improved padding you talk of?
Neil