INTRODUCTION

Protect and transport your compatible Nord keyboard with the Nord Soft Case Stage 76, a genuine Nord padded keyboard case designed for selected Nord Stage 76 and HP-format instruments.

Built for larger professional keyboards, the case combines thick protective padding with integrated wheels, making it considerably easier to move your instrument between home, rehearsals, studios and venues.

A large external storage pocket provides useful space for essential accessories, while multiple carrying handles help when the case needs to be lifted into a vehicle, moved over steps or repositioned.

With its distinctive Nord styling and purpose-designed dimensions, the Nord Soft Case Stage 76 is a practical transport solution for compatible Nord instruments where a generic keyboard bag may not provide the correct fit.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Nord Soft Case Stage 76 is a genuine padded Nord keyboard case with integrated wheels, carrying handles and a large accessory compartment.

Designed around compatible Nord Stage 76 and HP-format keyboards, it provides a useful balance between protection and portability without the additional bulk of a rigid flight case.

For owners regularly transporting a compatible Nord instrument, the wheeled design makes everyday movement considerably more convenient.

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Nord Soft Case Stage 76
Brand	Nord
Product Code	NOR0031
Type	Padded keyboard soft case
Format	Stage 76 / selected HP-format Nord keyboards
Padding	Yes – thick padded interior
Wheels	Yes – integrated
Accessory Storage	Large external pocket
Carrying Handles	Yes
Internal Dimensions	Approx. 1150 × 350 × 150mm
External Dimensions	Approx. 1340 × 450 × 280mm
Intended Use	Transport & storage
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Genuine Nord keyboard accessory

• Product code NOR0031

• Designed for compatible Nord Stage 76 and HP-format instruments

• Thick padded interior

• Integrated transport wheels

• Large external accessory pocket

• Storage for cables and other suitable accessories

• Multiple carrying handles

• Purpose-designed Nord fit

• Distinctive Nord red finish

• Practical alternative to a bulky rigid flight case

• Ideal for regular musician-controlled transport

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

Larger weighted Nord keyboards are substantial instruments.

Protecting one during transport is important, but so is making it practical to move.

The Nord Soft Case Stage 76 addresses both requirements.

Thick padding helps protect the keyboard during normal transport and storage.

The large accessory pocket provides somewhere to organise essential equipment.

And when you're faced with a long venue corridor or the journey from the car park to the rehearsal room, the integrated wheels mean you can roll the case instead of carrying the complete load all the way.

For a compatible Nord that regularly travels, that makes the case far more than just a protective cover.

PADDED PROTECTION

The Nord Soft Case Stage 76 features a thick padded interior designed to help protect your instrument against the everyday knocks, scrapes and contact associated with normal musician-controlled transport.

This makes it useful when moving your keyboard:

• In and out of vehicles

• To rehearsals

• To performances

• Into studios

• Between teaching locations

• Around venues

• Into storage

The case also keeps the instrument's cabinet and controls covered during transport.

INTEGRATED WHEELS

One of the most useful features of NOR0031 is its integrated wheel system.

Weighted 76-note and HP-format Nord keyboards can be substantial instruments.

Once the keyboard is inside the case and accessories have been added, the complete package becomes heavier still.

The wheels allow the case to be rolled across suitable surfaces rather than carried continuously.

This can be particularly useful in:

• Car parks

• Venue corridors

• Studios

• Rehearsal complexes

• Hotels

• Music colleges

• Performance spaces

• Loading areas

For regular transport, the difference is significant.

LARGE ACCESSORY POCKET

The case features a large external storage pocket for useful accessories.

Depending on the dimensions of your individual equipment, this can provide storage for items such as:

• Audio cables

• Power cables

• Pedals

• Music accessories

• Other suitably sized equipment

Historical Nord information for this case specifically describes storage for cables, Keyboard Stand EX and Music Stand EX.

The large compartment helps keep essential equipment organised alongside the instrument instead of requiring multiple separate bags.

CARRYING HANDLES

Wheels cannot be used for every part of a journey.

The Nord Soft Case Stage 76 therefore incorporates carrying handles to help when the case needs to be:

• Lifted into a vehicle

• Unloaded

• Moved over steps

• Taken through awkward doorways

• Repositioned

• Placed into storage

The combination of wheels and handles gives you flexibility for different stages of the journey.

REINFORCED PROTECTION AROUND THE INSTRUMENT

Current specialist product information describes the Stage 76 / HP case as using a padded fabric construction with additional reinforcement around vulnerable control areas.

This is particularly useful on a Nord keyboard, where knobs, controls and switches sit prominently across the top panel.

The case is designed to provide protection without requiring the bulk and weight of a traditional rigid flight case.

GENUINE NORD ACCESSORY

NOR0031 is a genuine Nord accessory.

That is particularly useful when choosing a case for an older or discontinued Nord model.

Rather than trying to find a generic bag using approximate keyboard length alone, the Stage 76 case was designed around specific Nord instrument formats.

For compatible models, this removes much of the uncertainty surrounding fit.

SOFT CASE CONVENIENCE

A padded soft case provides a useful middle ground between moving your instrument unprotected and using a heavy rigid flight case.

Compared with no case, you gain:

• Thick padding

• Covered instrument surfaces

• Accessory storage

• Easier handling

• Integrated wheels

Compared with many rigid flight cases, a soft case generally provides:

• Less overall bulk

• Easier storage

• More convenient everyday handling

• Lower transport weight

For musicians who remain in control of their own equipment, this combination can be particularly practical.

SOFT CASE STAGE 76 vs GENERIC KEYBOARD BAG

A generic 76-note keyboard bag may appear to be an alternative, but keyboard dimensions vary considerably.

The Nord Stage 76 case provides:

• Nord-specific design

• Thick padding

• Integrated wheels

• Large accessory storage

• Multiple handling positions

• Dimensions designed around compatible Nord instruments

The number of keys alone is not enough to guarantee that a generic case will fit correctly.

SOFT CASE vs RIGID FLIGHT CASE

A suitably designed rigid flight case can provide greater structural protection in demanding transport environments.

A flight case may be preferable when an instrument is regularly:

• Freighted

• Handled by third parties

• Stacked with other equipment

• Transported in demanding touring conditions

The trade-off is normally additional:

• Weight

• Bulk

• Storage requirement

• Loading effort

The Nord Soft Case Stage 76 is aimed more towards musicians who personally handle their instrument and want a practical combination of padding, storage and wheeled transport.

BUILT FOR REGULAR TRANSPORT

The combination of:

thick padding + wheels + handles + accessory storage

makes the Stage 76 case particularly useful for regular transport.

Pack the keyboard.

Store suitable accessories in the external pocket.

Use the handles when lifting.

Then use the wheels whenever the surface allows.

It's a straightforward transport system designed around the practical realities of owning a substantial professional keyboard.

FOR REHEARSALS

Regular rehearsals can mean repeatedly loading and unloading your keyboard throughout the year.

The padded construction helps protect the instrument while the wheels make longer journeys between the vehicle and rehearsal room easier to manage.

FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE TRANSPORT

Getting a keyboard onto a stage can involve:

• Car parks

• Loading areas

• Corridors

• Doorways

• Lifts

• Stages

The combination of wheels and carrying handles gives you different options throughout that journey.

FOR STUDIO & SESSION TRANSPORT

Studios can involve moving equipment through corridors, reception areas, control rooms and live rooms.

The wheeled design makes a substantial keyboard easier to manoeuvre, while the external pocket keeps suitable accessories close to the instrument.

FOR TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL TRANSPORT

Teachers, colleges, schools and musicians moving compatible Nord instruments between locations can also benefit from the combination of padding, accessory storage and wheeled transport.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Nord Soft Case Stage 76
Brand	Nord
Product Type	Keyboard Soft Case
Product Code	NOR0031
Case Format	Stage 76 / HP
Construction	Padded soft case
Wheels	Yes
Carrying Handles	Yes
Accessory Pocket	Yes – large external pocket
Internal Dimensions	Approx. 1150 × 350 × 150mm
External Dimensions	Approx. 1340 × 450 × 280mm
Colour	Nord Red
Intended Use	Transport & Storage
Power Required	No

DIMENSIONS

Historical Nord product information specifies approximately:

Internal Dimensions

1150 × 350 × 150mm

External Dimensions

1340 × 450 × 280mm

These measurements are also repeated by current specialist retailers selling the Stage 76 / HP case.

As with any keyboard case, Fair Deal Music recommends confirming your exact instrument model rather than relying purely on measurements when determining compatibility.

COMPATIBILITY

The Nord Soft Case Stage 76 / HP is a legacy-format Nord case that has been specified for a number of earlier Nord instruments.

Historical Nord compatibility information includes:

Nord Stage 76

Compatible

Nord Stage EX 76

Compatible

Nord Stage 2 HA76

Compatible

Nord Stage 2 EX HP76

Compatible

Nord Electro 3 HP

Compatible

Nord Electro 4 HP

Compatible

Nord Electro 5 HP

Compatible

Nord Piano 2 HP

Compatible

Current specialist listings additionally identify compatibility with later HP-format instruments including:

Nord Electro 6 HP

Listed as compatible by current specialist case retailers.

Nord Stage 3 HP76

Listed as compatible by current specialist case retailers.

IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTE

This case originates from an earlier generation of Nord's product range.

Nord's current keyboard line-up uses different keyboard sizes and case options, so do not assume NOR0031 is appropriate simply because your Nord has approximately 73 or 76 keys.

If you own an older Nord Stage, Electro or Piano and are unsure whether this case is correct, contact Fair Deal Music with the exact model before ordering.

DOES IT FIT THE NORD STAGE 4?

The current Nord Stage 4 is available in:

• Stage 4 88

• Stage 4 73

• Stage 4 Compact

These current models use Nord's appropriate current case formats.

Do not assume this legacy Stage 76 / HP NOR0031 case is the correct option for a Stage 4.

DOES IT FIT THE NORD GRAND OR GRAND 2?

No. Nord provides a separate dedicated Grand Soft Case with Wheels for the Nord Grand format.

DOES IT FIT STANDARD ELECTRO 61 OR 73 MODELS?

Nord provides other soft cases for its standard Electro keyboard formats.

The Stage 76 / HP case should not be selected simply because you own a Nord Electro.

The exact Electro model and keyboard type matter.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Owners of compatible Nord Stage 76, Electro HP and related legacy HP-format instruments who want a genuine Nord padded case with integrated wheels.

Likely upgrade path: A practical upgrade from transporting a compatible Nord without a dedicated case or using a generic keyboard bag where fit, padding, storage or handling may be less suitable.

Useful pairings: Compatible Nord keyboard, cables, pedals, music stand and other suitably sized accessories.

Our tip: Check the exact model before ordering this one. Nord's naming can make the case range look simpler than it really is, but Stage 76, Stage 73, Electro HP and current Nord instruments are not automatically interchangeable from a case-fit perspective. If you give us the exact model, we can help make sure you're ordering the right case.

FDM view: For the compatible instruments it was designed around, NOR0031 remains a very practical transport solution. Thick padding protects the keyboard, the large pocket keeps accessories organised and the wheels make a real difference when moving a substantial weighted Nord through venues, studios and rehearsal spaces.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Choosing the correct keyboard case matters, particularly with older Nord instruments where model names, key counts and keyboard actions vary between generations.

Our experienced keyboard team can help confirm whether NOR0031 is the appropriate case for your exact Nord model before purchase.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience supplying professional keyboards, stage pianos, synthesizers and accessories to musicians throughout the UK.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

Trade In. Trade Up.

Thinking about upgrading the keyboard that goes inside your new case?

Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries on suitable keyboards, synthesizers, digital pianos and other musical instruments.

Simply provide:

• Make

• Exact model

• Condition

• Included accessories

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards suitable new equipment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Nord Soft Case Stage 76?

It is a genuine Nord padded keyboard case designed for compatible Stage 76 and selected HP-format Nord instruments.

What is the product code?

The current UK product code is NOR0031.

Does it have wheels?

Yes.

The Stage 76 case has integrated transport wheels.

Is it padded?

Yes.

It features a thick padded interior.

Does it have an accessory pocket?

Yes.

A large external storage pocket is provided for cables and other suitably sized accessories.

Does it have carrying handles?

Yes.

The case incorporates carrying handles for lifting and manoeuvring.

Does it fit the Nord Stage 76?

Yes.

The original Nord Stage 76 is included in Nord's historical compatibility information.

Does it fit the Nord Stage EX 76?

Yes.

Does it fit the Nord Stage 2 HA76?

Yes.

Nord's historical compatibility information includes the Stage 2 HA76.

Does it fit the Nord Stage 2 EX HP76?

Yes.

Nord lists this model in its historical compatibility information.

Does it fit the Nord Stage 3 HP76?

Current specialist case listings identify the Stage 3 HP76 as compatible.

Does it fit Nord Electro HP models?

The case has historically been specified for several Electro HP models, including:

• Electro 3 HP

• Electro 4 HP

• Electro 5 HP

Current specialist listings also include the Electro 6 HP.

Does it fit the Nord Piano 2 HP?

Yes.

Nord's historical compatibility information lists the Piano 2 HP.

Does it fit the Nord Stage 4 73?

Do not assume so.

The Stage 4 belongs to Nord's current generation and appropriate current case options should be selected for that model.

Does it fit the Nord Stage 4 88?

No.

Choose the appropriate Nord 88-note case.

Does it fit the Nord Grand 2?

No.

The Grand 2 uses the dedicated Nord Grand Soft Case with Wheels.

Is it the same as the Nord Soft Case HP?

No.

The dedicated Soft Case HP is a different product.

That case uses carrying handles, a shoulder strap and backpack straps rather than the wheeled Stage 76 / HP format described here.

What are the internal dimensions?

Approximately:

1150 × 350 × 150mm

What are the external dimensions?

Approximately:

1340 × 450 × 280mm

Is this a hard case?

No.

It is a padded soft case.

Is it a flight case?

No.

It is a wheeled padded transport case rather than a rigid flight case.

Is this a genuine Nord accessory?

Yes.

NOR0031 is a genuine Nord keyboard accessory.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• 1x Nord Soft Case Stage 76 / HP with Wheels

• Product code: NOR0031

No additional accessories are claimed as included.

PROTECT YOUR NORD AND MAKE TRANSPORT EASIER

Moving a substantial weighted keyboard is much easier when the case is designed around the job.

The Nord Soft Case Stage 76 (NOR0031) combines the features that matter:

Thick padding to help protect the instrument.

A large accessory pocket to keep essential equipment organised.

Carrying handles for loading and lifting.

And integrated wheels for the parts of the journey where carrying simply isn't necessary.

For owners of a compatible Nord Stage 76 or HP-format instrument, it provides a purpose-designed alternative to trying to squeeze a valuable keyboard into a generic bag.

Protect your Nord. Pack your accessories. Roll in, set up and play.

Order your Nord Soft Case Stage 76 (NOR0031) from Fair Deal Music, or contact our keyboard team with your exact Nord model if you'd like us to confirm compatibility before purchase.