Will a Rickenbacker B6 fit well in a Gold Tone case?

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 15 Aug 2013 8:54 am

I'm looking for a hard shell case for a Rickenbacker B6 lap steel. I read somewhere (perhaps here) that the Gold Tone lap steel case is a good fit. Before I go to the trouble of actually buying one, can anyone verify whether or not this is the case (no pun intended)?

Alternatively, can anyone provide the inside measurements of the Gold Tone lap steel case? The Gold Tone website doesn't list inside dimensions of the case.

Thanks in advance!

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 15 Aug 2013 1:39 pm

another option...a friend gave me a real nice hard shell baritone uke case that fits the b6 pretty well..deeper than necessary. pretty cheap i think.

Bill Hampton · Post by **Bill Hampton** » 16 Aug 2013 7:34 am

I'm headed out of town for the weekend, but if you don't have an answer by Monday I can measure my Gold Tone case for you then.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 17 Aug 2013 4:42 pm

Thanks for your offer, Bill. I'd appreciate it.

I'm currently using a TKL lap steel bag, which is very good, but I want something with a bit more protection.

JOZEF SMITH · Post by **JOZEF SMITH** » 18 Aug 2013 11:07 pm

Yes, it will fit. body width 10" body lenth 13.25"
length 34.50" A bit long for the Rick.

Bill Hampton · Post by **Bill Hampton** » 19 Aug 2013 5:08 pm

I measure a little different than Jozef:

Upper bout -- 7"
Lower bout -- 15"
Waist -- 5"
Body length - 15"
Neck Length - 19"
Body depth -- 2"

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 20 Aug 2013 6:21 am

Thanks to both of you for the measurements. I'll check my guitar when I get home.

Michael Brebes · Post by **Michael Brebes** » 21 Aug 2013 7:11 am

You might want to check and see if the B6 fits in this case:
http://www.rondomusic.com/egclap.html

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 21 Aug 2013 10:30 am

Thanks for the suggestion, Michael. Unfortunately I've verified this previously and have posted several times that the Rondo SX case is designed specifically for their lap steels and will not fit any other brand of lap steel.

That SX case is far too narrow for the Rickenbacker B6.

Michael Brebes · Post by **Michael Brebes** » 7 Sep 2013 8:53 am

Did you ever find a case for your B6? I need one for mine as well.

Michael Brebes · Post by **Michael Brebes** » 23 Jan 2014 9:58 am

I finally found a case for my Rickenbacher B6. Saw a mention about using a baritone ukulele case. I bought this tweed baritone uke case on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221318070291?ss ... 1497.l2649

The only thing I did have to do was cut out the storage compartment under the neck. The case is deeper than needed so putting a towel in there solved that problem.

Hope this helps somebody else that has one without a case. Will try to attach a picture soon.

Rob Munn · Post by **Rob Munn** » 23 Jan 2014 10:42 pm

Hey Brad,

I spotted this Epiphone case on Ebay, looks good and the measurements are close to my B6 case. here is the add. My original B6 case is approx. 33 1/2 x 10 x 3 3/4

Rob

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lap-Steel-Hard- ... 3389f3e131

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 24 Jan 2014 7:21 am

Michael Brebes wrote:Did you ever find a case for your B6? I need one for mine as well.

I ended up getting a replacement case from James Williamson, who had a spare.

I think that Epiphone case looks like it would be too shallow to fit a B6, but that's a good idea.

Miles Lang · Post by **Miles Lang** » 16 Aug 2018 9:47 am

Is a Rickenbacher Model 59 the same size as a B6?

Michael Brebes · Post by **Michael Brebes** » 16 Aug 2018 12:56 pm

Model 59 is a similar size to the B6.

Hideki Hattori · Post by **Hideki Hattori** » 16 Aug 2018 2:56 pm

I use SKB viola case. It is sturdy, light and fits perfectly.
A minor modification is needed. You can cut a bit of inner foam at the head compartment.
http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/ ... =&c=111&s=