My new lap steel and where can I get a case?

Daniel Fairman · Post by **Daniel Fairman** » 19 May 2014 6:50 pm

Hello, I ordered a really nice lap steel off of E bay and I am very excited to play it. It is not that expensive but I think it will be really nice and a big step from my morrell student lap steel.
It was made by a new hobby builder and this was his very first build but it came out pretty decent overall. All hardwoods, wide string spacing like I like, bone nut, and etc.. I'll include a picture.
It's is 36 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 3-4 inches tall. I'm looking for something to use as a case that will protect it and keep the dust and cats off of it!
Thanks in advance!

John Rosett · Post by **John Rosett** » 19 May 2014 8:25 pm

I have one of these for my home made lap steel. it works great. http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Mikes-Law-E ... al+ar+case

Daniel Fairman · Post by **Daniel Fairman** » 19 May 2014 8:30 pm

Thanks John! I looked it up on Amazon and I am going to order it asap. Thanks a lot for the idea. Dan

Kekoa Blanchet · Post by **Kekoa Blanchet** » 19 May 2014 10:15 pm

John's suggestion of a rifle case is a good one. Lots more styles, both hard and soft cases, are available on eBay as well.

Daniel Fairman · Post by **Daniel Fairman** » 20 May 2014 4:45 am

I agree, lap steel cases are not so easy to come by I have realized.

So far the one on Amazon looks like a very good deal and I have Prime so shipping is free and fast. Thanks and I will look on ebay today for anything I might have missed. I just sold my morrell so I need something to jam on. (I still have my bongos so they will enertain me)

Tom Pettingill · Post by **Tom Pettingill** » 20 May 2014 5:25 am

Here is another that may be a little better fit for your steel http://www.amazon.com/Bulldog-Hybrid-40 ... B000KOTT80
If your steel was just an inch shorter, these Bulldog tactical shotgun cases are a great deal at $15 http://www.opticsplanet.com/bulldog-cas ... black.html

Stephen Rethmeier · Post by **Stephen Rethmeier** » 20 May 2014 5:40 am

I found the gun cases to be pretty bulky and big, and plus, they're a pain if you want to carry it on a plane. This is a more expensive option, but very nice--http://www.blueheroncases.com. I just got a case from them for my 6" x 36" Georgeboard 8 and it fits perfectly. It was about $200 and will last a life time. Plus, they have resale value (at least I wouldn't hesitate to buy the same size used). It is much smaller and will easily fit in an overhead bin on a plane. You'll need to call them to discuss your situation.

Bill Sinclair · Post by **Bill Sinclair** » 20 May 2014 6:38 am

Daniel Fairman wrote: I'm looking for something to use as a case that will protect it and keep the dust and cats off of it!
Thanks in advance!

Forget the cats, you gotta quit playing it in a bed of rocks!

Just messin with you. That is one nice homebuild.

Mack Quinney · Post by **Mack Quinney** » 20 May 2014 7:52 am

Just a thought. I have purchased more than one Martin Backpacker soft case for lap steels. You might take some measurements and see if it will fit first.

I think Elderly Instruments might carry them.

Mack

Patrick Harison · Post by **Patrick Harison** » 21 May 2014 2:00 pm

I just scored a "Allen Company Assault Riffle Case 44inch" off of Amazon for $25... Fits this 8 stringer perfectly:

W. Johnson · Post by **W. Johnson** » 21 May 2014 8:14 pm

Nice guitar Daniel. No more buzzing!

Wayne

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