{"product_id":"john-farnham-band-australia-original-touring-road-flight-case-music-memorabilia","title":"John Farnham Band Australia Original Touring Road Flight Case Music Memorabilia","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Professional Touring Road \/ Flight Case\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssociation: John Farnham Band Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType: Large Equipment \/ Touring Case\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra: Vintage – exact period unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction: Black laminated panels with aluminium edging and reinforcing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardware: Penn Fabrication, Washington, England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures: Recessed handles, heavy-duty catches, metal corner protection and castor wheels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterior: Foam-lined equipment compartment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarkings: Professionally stencilled “JOHN FARNHAM \/ BAND \/ AUSTRALIA”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 150 cm long × 100 cm high × 30–35 cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Professional music touring equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable survivor from the world of Australian live music, this substantial professional touring road case is boldly stencilled “JOHN FARNHAM BAND AUSTRALIA.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike commercially produced records, posters or fan merchandise, this is the type of working equipment that travelled behind the scenes with a professional touring operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fantastic statement piece for the serious John Farnham collector and an unusual piece of Australian music memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good original tour-used condition – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine vintage professional road case displaying considerable evidence of its working life:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Strong and substantial professional construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original JOHN FARNHAM BAND AUSTRALIA stencil remains clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Penn Fabrication, Washington, England hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Multiple recessed carrying handles and heavy-duty catches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Mounted on castor wheels for movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Foam-lined interior remains present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Numerous scratches, scuffs, knocks and surface marks from transportation and touring use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Aluminium edging, corners and fittings display expected wear and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Various old labels, adhesive remnants and markings remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The case has deliberately not been cosmetically restored or refinished, preserving its original road-used appearance and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 Due to its considerable size and weight, this item is offered as LOCAL PICKUP ONLY from Vintage HQ Heidelberg, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you have a suitable vehicle and sufficient assistance to safely collect and transport the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspection prior to purchase is welcome by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions, need additional measurements or would like more photos? We’re happy to help! Just message us and we’ll get back to you promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Info\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e🛍️ Check out our other items — Vintage HQ specialises in unusual vintage, collectible and nostalgic pieces, including Australian music and entertainment memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📲 Follow us @vintagehqcomau on socials and on eBay for more nostalgic finds and the stories behind these unique or rare pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage HQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67643272069349,"sku":"EB-147625536149","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/57_5b149808-338a-4553-ac3a-f9d9df59bde1.jpg?v=1791546861","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/john-farnham-band-australia-original-touring-road-flight-case-music-memorabilia","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}