Case replacement for PSGs?

RD Bennett · Post by **RD Bennett** » 18 Jan 2010 5:44 am

Ladies and gentlemen, I just rescued an old 3/3 Dekley student model in very nice shape from the clutches of a local pawn shop, where it had been sitting in the corner for a number of months. I fought them a bit and walked away with it for about the price of a Hilton pedal. Not too bad. It should be a great platform for my continued and continually humbling learning experience.

One little catch: No case. I don't anticipate the guitar will be moving around a whole lot, but on further reflection I'd like something to protect it when I do have to throw it around.

Has anyone built their own PSG case or come up with a creative solution to a similar problem?

Steven Dingle · Post by **Steven Dingle** » 18 Jan 2010 6:26 am

ask Fred at http://www.fredjusticemusic.com/. He makes a case that would stand up to "United Breaks Guitars"!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 18 Jan 2010 7:00 am

Another vote for Fred's cases.

Justin Griffith · Post by **Justin Griffith** » 18 Jan 2010 7:05 am

I too love Fred's cases. I have 2 split cases, a 4 space rack, and some speaker cabs. What great quality stuff he builds. He is also one heck of a nice guy.

On another note,
I have a D-10 Emmons case in pretty good shape. I dont use it anymore. It would be a little bit big.

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 18 Jan 2010 7:19 am

Hi RD,
I built a case for my first ZumSteel. If you have a table saw it isn't at all hard to do. I built it as a box and then cut the lid part off on the table saw. Just be careful and take your time.

Mike Dudash · Post by **Mike Dudash** » 18 Jan 2010 7:35 am

I built a case also, not very nice but useable and very heavy. Next time I would buy one. For what I have in this one I could have. The hardware and good quality foam are the expensive parts.

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 18 Jan 2010 9:10 am

Just let Fred do it. It'll be better than what you can make and just as inexpensive. I built one for my SD12 Dekley but would not do it again. It has good hardware on it but is way too heavy to carry very far.

Bobby Burns · Post by **Bobby Burns** » 18 Jan 2010 10:07 am

Post in the wanted to buy section, and maybe someone will have a used one. A few times I've seen an old case listed free, just pay shipping and a forum donation.

Patrick Laffrat · Post by **Patrick Laffrat** » 18 Jan 2010 10:39 am

Build it yourself, RD!
$60 and some hours for my WBS student.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 18 Jan 2010 3:42 pm

Take a look at Kevin Hatton's cases.
Split cases w/wheels...very cool.

Bobby Burns · Post by **Bobby Burns** » 18 Jan 2010 5:55 pm

I've built several cases, and It's a fun project. If I count my time at about Taco Bell wages, I could have worked at Taco Bell to pay for the case, bought one from Fred or Kevin Hatton. and had money left over at the end of the month. If I count my time at my regular repair rate, I'd lose money building it. I still build a case every now and then, but because I want a spare time project, and not because I think I'm saving money. A good free or cheap used one, is the only way to save.

RD Bennett · Post by **RD Bennett** » 19 Jan 2010 4:25 am

Thanks everybody. I'll consult with Fred and/or ask around on the classifieds board.