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Topic: flight case style/ normal case size? |
Brett Lanier
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Hermitage, TN
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Posted 15 Oct 2012 11:29 am |
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I wonder if there is anything like this out there. I have both a normal hard case (won't name brands) and a giant flight case.
The little one is on it's last leg, and I don't particularly like the crushed velvet, it leaves scuffs on the endplates, and the big one - though good for when my guitar goes in a trailer - is way too heavy for everyday use.
I'd like to find something as compact as your average case, similar in weight, but constructed like a flight case with foam on the inside. Any ideas? THanks. |
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David Mason
From:
Cambridge, MD, USA
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Posted 15 Oct 2012 2:13 pm
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I just posted on another thread - Pelican gun cases. You have to cut out the middle of three layers of foam, or you can get foam that's little pre-cut blocks you pull out. They aren't light, but they are water-"proof", flight-ready and they do have wheels. Supposedly they will replace anything that gets damaged in there up to $1,500. (?)  There are several competing brands, cheaper ones and dozens of suppliers. Cabela's sells some much-lighter and cheaper ones that offer basic protection, just not grizzly-proofed. SKB and Gator make "keyboard" & "mixer" cases as well as guitar cases, and all sorts of foam for custom fits is out there. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 15 Oct 2012 2:53 pm
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DO a search on the SKB wheel-eze case ..or the SKB Drumstand trap case which is what it really is !!
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Jim Pitman
From:
Waterbury Ctr. VT 05677 USA
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Posted 16 Oct 2012 6:07 am
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Hi Brett,
Neighbor Jim here.
Funny you should ask. I'm in the same predicament.
FYI -
The corners of my original case have let go a few times and can't be repaired anymore. I'm just about to finish building a lightweight one to replace it. This one has finger jointed corners for strength. It's made of pine for the sides and mahogany 6mm ply for top and bottom. I mitered a ridge where the two haves meet to take some of the stress of the hinges and buckles too.
I've glued and screwed lightweight plastic corners on all eight corners. I don't plan to cover the outside even. Perhaps I'll polyurethane it only. Should be OK for local gigging.
I had planned to use crushed velvet for the interior but since hearing your comment I'm reconsidering.
This extremely lightweight case really wouldn't stand the rigors of rough handling for a flight so I'm scouting now for a simple flight case to put the lightweight case with steel inside. I will only bring that into play for flying or shipping. I have the luxury of playing a single 12 so shouldn't exceed flight or shipping weight limits. My new case measure 36" by 16.5" by 7.5".
If you can find something to buy that meets your needs all power to ya, but I kept finding that anything available was a compromise - it didn't fit well, was too heavy, or the top half opened to only 90 degs - not enough for setting up steel with legs.
If you find a company I'd be interested. In retrospect, I wouldn't recommend building. Even with the right tools it's time consuming but I have plans if you are interested. Perhaps some builder could do it for ya. I'll let you know how it turns out. |
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Brett Lanier
From:
Hermitage, TN
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Posted 16 Oct 2012 4:54 pm
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Hi Jim! It does sound like a lot of work. Good luck finishing it up.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys but I think I'll wait it out til I find the right case - made for a pedal steel. It also could be that my flight case is bigger than most. With my d10 Emmons in it I think it's the heaviest piece of gear I've ever picked up on my own. |
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