Dan Bentley Split Cases

Michael Remming · Post by **Michael Remming** » 4 Dec 2011 8:36 am

I know these have been posted before but I just wanted to show the cases I got from Dan. My MSA D10 Classic XL weighed 86lbs in the stock case. The stock MSA case weighed 26lbs. These cases weight less than 12lbs combined. The case fits perfect and the pedal bar case even has extra room for cables, volume pedal, etc. I opted for the optional velvet lining and I'm glad I did. Dan's a great person to deal with and he can be contacted at 615-268-6614.

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 4 Dec 2011 10:27 am

Dan's cases are great!I have several...steel cases,amp cases...I recommend them very highly...and I use them just about every day!

A nicer person to deal with cannot be found...

Scott Truax · Post by **Scott Truax** » 4 Dec 2011 11:12 am

Just wanted to chime in about Dan's split cases, too.

I also opted for the velvet interior. Soft, plush
and a perfect, snug fit for my guitar.

Danny does great work and is good guy to work with.

Thanks Dan....

Scott

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 5 Dec 2011 7:52 am

I have two of Danny's amp cases, and his work is top-notch. Even though I have guitar cases out the wazoo already, I may invest in a fiber case set in the upcoming year.

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 5 Dec 2011 9:09 am

Let me jump on. I love my fiber case. It's light and I don't have to be careful like I did when I had a tooled Thomas case. It used to belong to Tommy Butler. It has a million miles on it. It's got some good scuffs and wear on it. Gives it character. You can't hurt it; Tommy's tried!

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 5 Dec 2011 10:51 am

I bought a set of these cases from Dan about a year ago. They are holding up well, and I think they protect the body of the steel better than the factory case. And of course, it's a lot easier to lift into and out of a car, or tote up a flight of stairs. Plus, Dan's price was very reasonable.

Tommy Christian · Post by **Tommy Christian** » 25 Apr 2012 5:09 pm

I have been shopping for a PSG case for months that I could afford and lift and now Dan is going to build one for me. I'm Very Excited! Thanks for posting this information, the pictures of the cases and his phone number.

Michael Remming · Post by **Michael Remming** » 26 Apr 2012 6:19 am

Tommy,

Glad to be of help....... you will like your case!

Mike

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 26 Apr 2012 1:02 pm

They look like they might make pretty good fly cases !

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 14 Jul 2012 2:27 pm

Got a set a few months back for an Emmons D-10. Plush lining w/ removable insert so I can haul either a D-10 Le Grande or P/P. It is so light that the D-10 body/case weighs about the same as a S-10 in a trad case.

For me this is a "game changer". I was trying to get comfortable w/ a S-12 Uni (for its lighter weight), but the old D-10 brain programming was just too strong. I could never get comfortable w/ it.

Plan B = ultralight cases........Now I have the best of both worlds: light weight + D-10.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 8 Dec 2016 3:38 pm

Are these still being made?

Dennis Wireman · Post by **Dennis Wireman** » 8 Dec 2016 3:48 pm

I think he has quit making thm the last time I talked to him if i am not mistaken

John Campbelljohn · Post by **John Campbelljohn** » 8 Dec 2016 3:57 pm

Does anyone know who else may make them?

Steve Schmidt · Post by **Steve Schmidt** » 8 Dec 2016 3:59 pm

Great case. I have one too. I believe Steve Hinson is making them now.

John Campbelljohn · Post by **John Campbelljohn** » 8 Dec 2016 4:30 pm

Thanks!

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 8 Dec 2016 7:31 pm

Check out Steve Hinson's facebook page here

https://www.facebook.com/brandxcases/

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 8 Dec 2016 9:27 pm

yes, Steve bought a business from Danny, you can contact Steve , and he will get you one...great cases...

Cartwright Thompson · Post by **Cartwright Thompson** » 9 Dec 2016 2:44 pm

I think Steve makes cases that are very close to the ones Danny built. I think these cases are the most protective that you will find, much better than split "hard shell" cases. The kicker is that they are much lighter than other "split" cases.
Conventional hard shell cases don't have any foam cushioning and transfer bumps/shocks to the guitar much more than fiber built cases with foam padding, like Danny and Steve's, cases.
If I had to throw my push pull down a flight of stairs, I would put it in my Danny Bentley case.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 9 Dec 2016 5:56 pm

That's a good reply Cartwright, I have sent Steve a message on his site, that seems to be the rated case these days, after all, my back is delicate so I shall still be using a 2 wheeled cart. Thank you all -and Merry Christmas old pals!

John Russell · Post by **John Russell** » 9 Dec 2016 7:10 pm

How reliable for air transit? I love the idea and always wondered why the drum case technology couldn't be applied to instrument cases. I think the early flight cases were made of fiber.

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 19 Jan 2017 4:38 am

John Russell wrote:How reliable for air transit? I love the idea and always wondered why the drum case technology couldn't be applied to instrument cases. I think the early flight cases were made of fiber.

I fly my P/P Emmons in them all the time...just built one for the Black Lillies to take to Europe...Will Van Horn flies his to Australia...Travis Toy just got back from the steel show in Phoenix with his...all good!

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 19 Jan 2017 5:36 am

I use my brand x case for fly dates with no problems. I put my S10 67 Emmons in it pedal bar, legs and all. The weight is way under 50 lbs.

Dragged it around France and just got back from NYC.

Works fine.

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 19 Jan 2017 5:22 pm

Thanks for the plug,Bob...glad the cases have worked out!

You and Will got the first couple we shipped,I believe...

I'd post some pictures but I can't get them right side up!

Any questions-

www.brandxcases.com

Plenty of pictures there!

Thanks!

Steve

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