re:New handle for case

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 25 May 2003 7:26 am

Need some suggestions folks...my case for my steel need a new handle....the case is in reasonably good shape so no need to buy a new one....the handle is reduced to the metal framework that would normally be coverd with rubber...it's very difficult to carry the steel in the case as the edges of the metal handle cuts and pinches my hand...anybody have a suggestion as to how to fix this problem?

William Peters · Post by **William Peters** » 25 May 2003 7:33 am

Well, how about recovering it with a piece of rubber garden hose.. Or just replace it with a new handle.

Bill

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 25 May 2003 7:55 am

A piece of rubber hose is a good idea, unless it is not easily possible to get the handle apart to slip it on. In that case, wrapping the handle with a few layers of vinyl tape or some other kind of tape might be an easy solution.

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 25 May 2003 8:30 am

....no great decision here. Replace the handle Mike. Don't become another slob by going for the quickest fix. It's the case for your instrument and it should look decent.

There is too much butchered equipment out there all ready.

Rick

Post by **Joey Ace** » 25 May 2003 8:53 am

http://www.proformance.net/Catalog/hardware_100584_products.htm

Surface Mount Handle $6
This vendor charges an extra $5 for orders under $50. Still worth it, unless you can find the item elsewhere.

Cal Sharp · Post by **Cal Sharp** » 25 May 2003 9:05 am

I've replaced them with Fender amp handles, available at most music stores and very easy on the hand.

C#

Golf2steel · Post by **Golf2steel** » 25 May 2003 10:31 am

I replaced mine with three handles. Got them at the local hadrware. Put the other two between the latches, using two hands sure make it easy to lift and carry up and down stairs. Also loading it in and out of the trunk. Well you know some of us are not 21 anymore.
Harley Helton

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 25 May 2003 12:10 pm

Tape it up, it's just a case.
Jerry

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 25 May 2003 12:25 pm

nah,quit playing steel and try something else that doesn`t require a handle.stamps collecting maybe...

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Joerg Hennig · Post by **Joerg Hennig** » 25 May 2003 1:09 pm

I have found that a rather long handle, like those on fender amplifiers, makes carrying a little easier since it puts less strain on your hand, especially if it´s a heavy guitar.
Two extra handles of the plain rounded metal type are also a good idea since you can lift it with both hands. I have two rather heavy ShoBuds, one case has the long handle and the other has two and it´s definitely better than the original.

Regards, Joe H.

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 25 May 2003 11:27 pm

I've fixed handles like the ones on Fender guitar cases when they get like that by going to a hobby/craft shop and getting some 1/8" sheet black neoprene rubber(wetsuit type material),cutting a piece about 4"x6" and wrapping the handle with 2 or 3 tight wraps and gluing it down with Weldwood contact cement.If done neatly,it can make for a REAL comfortable and fairly ok looking alternative to a new one. Of course just about any style handle can be had brand new at luggage stores or any chain music store like Guitar Center,Sam Ash,etc for around $20. I recently broke the handle on my Sierra case(carpet covered Cushcase)and I found that the handle for a Marshall amp head was the same size and found one at an Amp repair shop here in the San Fernando Valley. -MJ-

Bill Moore · Post by **Bill Moore** » 26 May 2003 5:16 am

Parts Express has quite a few types:

http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&&DID=7&CATID=48&ObjectGroup_ID=142

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 26 May 2003 8:25 am

Thanks to everyone for submitting ideas...I now have a couple of options in mind and will remedy the situation ASAP....thanks again!!