John Farnham Band Australia Original Touring Road Flight Case Music Memorabilia

Key Details

Item: Professional Touring Road / Flight Case

Association: John Farnham Band Australia

Type: Large Equipment / Touring Case

Era: Vintage – exact period unknown

Construction: Black laminated panels with aluminium edging and reinforcing

Hardware: Penn Fabrication, Washington, England

Features: Recessed handles, heavy-duty catches, metal corner protection and castor wheels

Interior: Foam-lined equipment compartment

Markings: Professionally stencilled “JOHN FARNHAM / BAND / AUSTRALIA”

Approx. Dimensions: 150 cm long × 100 cm high × 30–35 cm deep

Origin: Professional music touring equipment

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Mini Story or Hook

A remarkable survivor from the world of Australian live music, this substantial professional touring road case is boldly stencilled “JOHN FARNHAM BAND AUSTRALIA.”

Built to withstand the rigours of touring, the case features heavy-duty construction, Penn Fabrication hardware, multiple recessed carrying handles, castors and a large foam-lined interior apparently designed around a substantial piece of stage or touring equipment.

Unlike commercially produced records, posters or fan merchandise, this is the type of working equipment that travelled behind the scenes with a professional touring operation.

We have not established the particular tour or equipment for which the case was used, making its surviving markings and genuine road-worn appearance an intriguing part of its history.

A fantastic statement piece for the serious John Farnham collector and an unusual piece of Australian music memorabilia.

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Condition

Condition: Good original tour-used condition – see detailed notes below.

This is a genuine vintage professional road case displaying considerable evidence of its working life:

* Strong and substantial professional construction.

* Original JOHN FARNHAM BAND AUSTRALIA stencil remains clearly visible.

* Penn Fabrication, Washington, England hardware.

* Multiple recessed carrying handles and heavy-duty catches.

* Mounted on castor wheels for movement.

* Foam-lined interior remains present.

* Numerous scratches, scuffs, knocks and surface marks from transportation and touring use.

* Aluminium edging, corners and fittings display expected wear and oxidation.

* Various old labels, adhesive remnants and markings remain present.

* The case has deliberately not been cosmetically restored or refinished, preserving its original road-used appearance and character.

We have not independently identified the particular John Farnham tour on which the case was used, what equipment it originally carried, or whether it was used personally by John Farnham rather than by the wider John Farnham Band touring operation. It is therefore described according to the original markings present on the case.

📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.

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Postage & Handling

📦 Due to its considerable size and weight, this item is offered as LOCAL PICKUP ONLY from Vintage HQ Heidelberg, Victoria.

Please ensure you have a suitable vehicle and sufficient assistance to safely collect and transport the case.

Inspection prior to purchase is welcome by appointment.

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