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Topic: Ideas for T8 Case |
Robert Stewart Johnson
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Birmingham/United Kingdom
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Posted 27 May 2013 10:15 am |
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| I am reaching out to you 'nonpedalers' for any ideas for an inexpensive way casing up a Fender T8. Anything has got to be better than the old blanket I am using at the moment. I did post in the wanted ads but got no replies! Thanking you guys in advance- Stewart Johnson |
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Ron Landis
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Arkansas, USA
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Posted 27 May 2013 10:59 am
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I just built a case for one of mine. In retrospect, I think you can make one for a LOT cheaper and easier than it cost me to build mine. With minimal tools, anyone can make a rectangular box with hinges and clasps and a handle. Then, just line it with felt, or use your blanket. I had way overkill on mine... and it's still missing a handle, but if I drop it off the back of my truck it should still be good to go.
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Ron Landis
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 27 May 2013 1:15 pm
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I can rarely make a post without it double posting for some reason.
Last edited by Ron Landis on 28 May 2013 8:35 am; edited 3 times in total |
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Michael Maddex
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Northern New Mexico, USA
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Posted 27 May 2013 2:12 pm
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Robert, you probably already thought of this, but just in case you didn't, here goes. I haven't tried this, we are in the realm of speculation here, but I think that you might find a mixer gig bag or case about the same size as a T8. Here's one possibility:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/gator-g-mix-ata-rolling-mixer-or-equipment-case
Again, not a recommendation, just an idea. HTH.
Ron, nice looking job there. 
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Stephen Cowell
From:
Round Rock, Texas, USA
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Posted 27 May 2013 10:41 pm
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The gold standard for custom road cases in the Austin area is Keal cases, up here in Round Rock...
http://www.kealcases.com/
I don't think you'll get a Pelican to hold a Fender T8... sometimes I see the cases come up on eBay, but they're usually expensive, like in the $300 area, and rare too. Heck, try G&G and see what they'll do for you...
http://www.ggqualitycase.com/products.html
Good luck!
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Robert Stewart Johnson
From:
Birmingham/United Kingdom
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Posted 30 May 2013 8:26 am
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Thanks for the replies guys, had a look at them all! For future reference to anyone else who finds themselves without a case for a Fender Custom T8, Gator cases make a 'Rolling' mixer flight case which should fit, see link below. However for the money, $230, I want to find a retailer that has one in stock so I can check the fit! Still would like an original Fender Case as well, so if anyone chances upon one let me know!! Thanks again guys!
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gator-G-MIX-ATA-Rolling-Mixer-or-Equipment-Case-108261702-i1166519.gc |
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George Piburn
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The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 30 May 2013 8:42 am Hatten
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You are at 300 bucks , you should contact Forum Member Kevin Hatton He is the go to guy here among us and your instrument will fit much better than the Gator.
www.hattoncases.net |
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