SKB Type Cases For Steel

John Rickard · Post by **John Rickard** » 22 Feb 2005 9:19 pm

Does anyone make an SKB type case that would fit an average size D-10 Pedal Steel. I am trying to find one with a handle and wheels similar to this:
http://www.skbcases.com/product/pro_audio/stand/skb-H4816w.html

This is a bit large, my dimensions are 31" X 8" X 16" or a bit larger. The SKB style is desirable because of the weight factor (airline limits). Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
JR

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 23 Feb 2005 12:20 pm

John, I adapted a SKB double recurve bowcase to take my MCI D10. It is a little longer than needed but this gives you a bit of room in the case for other stuff. The case also has wheels. With the guitar and all the bits in the case it weighs in at 34KGs. [This message was edited by Paddy Long on 23 February 2005 at 12:20 PM.]

David Spires · Post by **David Spires** » 23 Feb 2005 5:52 pm

An SKB style case is a great idea for reducing the weight, but a word to the wise: I saw 2 different SKB cases cracked and ruined just this year in about 8 fly dates with Jo Dee Messina's crew...

I just went ahead with a more heavy-duty ATA flight case - hoping they won't tear it up that quickly.

but - it does bring my Carter in at 66.5 lbs - $25 extra each way on anything but Southwest.

Good Luck,

David Spires

Garth Highsmith · Post by **Garth Highsmith** » 19 Mar 2005 6:33 pm

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 19 Mar 2005 8:20 pm

Sierra used to make these, custom foamed for steel guitars, but don't know if they still do or not...

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 20 Mar 2005 12:55 am

You might check with Texas Case in Stephenville,Texas- last I knew they were looking into that.

r johnson · Post by **r johnson** » 20 Mar 2005 6:20 am

I bought a moulded case manufactured by a company called GATOR. They are available through American Music Supply, probably Musican's Friend, Sam Ash etc. The case i bought was a key board case it had several pad that could be placed where ever they were needed within the case. It had wheels.
This one came from a local music store, it was bought on sale for $99.00. I shipped a Sierra D-10 with the fold up legs to Japan
in this cas and it arrived with no damage.
Something to consider.

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 20 Mar 2005 8:26 am

This is the case Sierra uses for its wheel eze case without the foam:
http://www.skbcases.com/product/pro_audio/stand/skb-H3611w.html

I have a very light case on the way from these guys in Norway I ordered on the advice of Jeff Newman and Paul Franklin:
http://www.capro.no/ns_index_800.asp

Carter has a real good looking flight case for sale on there site also.

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Bob
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Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 20 Mar 2005 10:19 am

You might wanna check w/ Maurice Anderson on this,as they used to pack their steels in these type of cases.

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Tommy Roten · Post by **Tommy Roten** » 21 Mar 2005 12:27 am

Hey Bob, I talked to the bass player in my band yesterday, he works at capro, and he said that they are making a flight for you. A good choice, I got a flight for my Franklin D-10 for about a month ago, and it was great! Here are some pictures:

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Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 21 Mar 2005 6:43 am

Tommy- what's the weight on your case alone?

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 21 Mar 2005 8:14 am

Tommy,
Is your case the plastic or plywood model ?
I ordered the plastic one. I can't wait to get mine.

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Bob
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Tommy Roten · Post by **Tommy Roten** » 21 Mar 2005 8:35 am

Bob, I have the plastic model, and Dave, it weighs about 11 kg, or 23 pounds.

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Glenn Suchan · Post by **Glenn Suchan** » 21 Mar 2005 9:48 am

Just a little note here concerning SKB cases or any cases made from high-impact plastic: If you're intending to check the case on an airline as baggage, verify an ATA rating from the manufacturer BEFORE you buy the case. Low-cost and low-weight should be purchase considerations only after verifiying the durability and flight worthiness of the case. Afterall, the last thing you want to deal with on air travel is a destroyed instrument.

Keep on pickin'!
Glenn[This message was edited by Glenn Suchan on 21 March 2005 at 10:29 AM.]

Tom Mortensen · Post by **Tom Mortensen** » 21 Mar 2005 4:58 pm

As of March 1, 2005 Southwest Airlines has lowered their limit to 50 lbs.
$25 up to 70 lbs.

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