List of all the case builders

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Derek Puckett
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List of all the case builders

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I would like to know who all is still building steel guitar cases “carpet”, tolex, I have a good supplier of road cases out can’t find any info on builder.
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Jerry Overstreet
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The Thomas Case Company in North Carolina has been building cases for Emmons and other builders for decades and 2 generations.
Here's Wade Thomas' contact info. Great cases, fair prices and timely service.
Wade Thomas wrote:For the last 50 years we have been building single and split cases for virtually every size and brand of pedal steel guitar ever made. Please give me a shout if we can help you, Thomas Custom Case Company 910-616-2662, 24/7 Thanks!
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Derek Puckett
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I talk to Mr Thomas and have tried to contact his son he said they have been having phone issues.
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Frank Freniere
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My Zum Encore came with a Unitec case: https://unitecproducts.com/
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Mike Holder
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Derek; Hugh Briley makes amazing cases and split cases, Gruene out of Texas makes killer seats, cases etc. out of roadcase materials, can’t go wrong with either builder
I thought Nashville was the roughest, but I know I’ve said the same about them all.
I received my education, drivin through the Nation listenin to Paul!.. ( Franklin that is! )
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Derek Puckett
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Does anyone have Hugh’s phone number?
John Castelletti
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http://www.hattoncases.net/

I just got split cases for my Sho-Bud D-10 from Kevin and they are fantastic. Really nice guy and A+ quality work.
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Post by Mike Holder »

I thought Nashville was the roughest, but I know I’ve said the same about them all.
I received my education, drivin through the Nation listenin to Paul!.. ( Franklin that is! )
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Gary Watkins
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Derek Puckett wrote:Does anyone have Hugh’s phone number?


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