Emmons P/P Custom Split Cases

Pete Taylor · Post by **Pete Taylor** » 3 Aug 2007 9:12 am

I recieved my Hatton split case in March of this year. It is really agreat case.The workmanship is second to none.My steel is an early 70's ShoBud LDG
and it fits perfect in Kevins case.The best thing I like about it is it dropped the weight 39 pounds. Twenty years ago it wasn'that heavy.
All the hardware is first class and it looks great and the rollers and spring handels make it so much easier to transport. If you are like myself,and not as young as I used to be,I highly recomend the Hatton split case. Thanks Kevin for the best case made.I also enjoyed the conversations we had while you were making the cases.

Pete Taylor
Elizabethton, Tn.

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Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 19 Aug 2007 3:14 pm

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Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 12 Nov 2007 5:20 am

Kevin - can you export to the UK?

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 12 Nov 2007 9:39 am

Absolutly Ken, I've done it before. Now is a good time because the dollar is down. Its a cheap deal for you guys.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 12 Nov 2007 11:25 am

Kevin
Please let me have your email address.

Bill McKenna · Post by **Bill McKenna** » 12 Nov 2007 12:08 pm

I just got a set of custom made Hatton split cases from Kevin, which fit my 68 ZB D10 like a glove. The workmanship looks great and they are built to last! Thanks Kevin.

As a side note, I didn't know that ZB steels from the Scranton years were not all the same size. I guess he made some variations so these must be custom fitted to the case. Kevin steered me right and now I'm ready to roll!

Thanks
Bill

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 15 Nov 2007 2:37 pm

Bump.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 3 Dec 2007 2:18 pm

My ShoBud Pro 111 and I are both looking forward to receiving Kevin's cases. My flight case will be redundant (mostly) soon.

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 3 Dec 2007 3:59 pm

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 4 Dec 2007 5:17 am

I mean just like those Carl.

My only concern is with the main case handle and whether it will take the weight over time. However I guess its not a problem as no-one has reported a problem on the Forum

mtulbert · Post by **mtulbert** » 4 Dec 2007 5:23 am

I have been using Kevin's case for the last year almost every weekend and the case shows no sign of wear at all except for some dirt on the exterior.

Really well made and highly recommended.

Regards,

Mark T.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 4 Dec 2007 11:09 am

Ken, those are Fender amp handles secured with heavy duty harware. Its not screwed into the wood. Its bolted. They have got a thin steel strap insert in the handle for durability. Light but strong. I picked it on purpose. There is a heavy duty spring handle on the left side for transporting with the wheels.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 7 Dec 2007 5:35 am

I had the Fender handle with metal strip in the 70's on my Fender Twin with JBL's. If it coped with that weight, I'm sure it will easily cope with my Bud.

I am getting excited about getting my cases, especially as Wifey is buying them as a Christmas present.

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 7 Dec 2007 8:44 am

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 7 Dec 2007 2:01 pm

Ken, I am shipping your cases tomorrow. Thanks.

Eric Corgey · Post by **Eric Corgey** » 8 Dec 2007 7:44 am

I GOT MY CASES LAST WEEK FOR MY EMMONS LEGRANDE. HAD A GIG THURSDAY NIGHT AND THE CASES WERE REALLY A NICE CHANGE. NOT ONLY LIGHTER, BUT SEEMED TO ME TO TAKE UP LESS ROOM IN THE CAR. WORKMANSHIP IS FLAWLESS. FIT IS PERFECT.

Wayne Franco · Post by **Wayne Franco** » 9 Dec 2007 7:01 pm

Keven, would you be willing to make a regular one piece case, say in the tweed, for a Zum.

Sincerly

Wayne

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 9 Dec 2007 7:13 pm

Wayne, I can build anything. I make one piece Fender Tweed cases all the time. Complete with brass hardware and durable leather handle. Stunning looking cases. I have two on the bench right now. Call me at (716)691-6527 for your Zum.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 9 Dec 2007 11:36 pm

Wayne, here you go.

These are for Mike Auldridge's brother Tommy.

Wayne Franco · Post by **Wayne Franco** » 10 Dec 2007 9:53 pm

I just love that retro look.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 18 Dec 2007 2:35 am

I received my Hatton cases yesterday. Boy - I wish they had been available 30 years ago. I have just weighed my empty flight case that my D10 ShoBud used to live in and it weighs 33 pounds.

Great idea, great product and great communications throughout the transaction. Split cases are definitely the way to go. My steel playing friends are going to be very interested to see mine.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 1 Jan 2008 11:49 pm

The Steel Guitar Forum

Emmons P/P Custom Split Cases

Hatton Split Cases

These cases sound so nice

I want one just like that!