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Does anyone make an SKB type case that would fit an average size D-10 Pedal Steel. I am trying to find one with a handle and wheels similar to this:
http://www.skbcases.com/product/pro_audio/stand/skb-H4816w.html

This is a bit large, my dimensions are 31" X 8" X 16" or a bit larger. The SKB style is desirable because of the weight factor (airline limits). Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
JR

John, I adapted a SKB double recurve bowcase to take my MCI D10. It is a little longer than needed but this gives you a bit of room in the case for other stuff. The case also has wheels. With the guitar and all the bits in the case it weighs in at 34KGs. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Paddy Long on 23 February 2005 at 12:20 PM.]</p></FONT>

An SKB style case is a great idea for reducing the weight, but a word to the wise: I saw 2 different SKB cases cracked and ruined just this year in about 8 fly dates with Jo Dee Messina's crew...

I just went ahead with a more heavy-duty ATA flight case - hoping they won't tear it up that quickly.

but - it does bring my Carter in at 66.5 lbs - $25 extra each way on anything but Southwest.

Good Luck,

David Spires

.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Garth Highsmith on 09 January 2006 at 08:39 PM.]</p></FONT>

Sierra used to make these, custom foamed for steel guitars, but don't know if they still do or not...

You might check with Texas Case in Stephenville,Texas- last I knew they were looking into that.

I bought a moulded case manufactured by a company called GATOR. They are available through American Music Supply, probably Musican's Friend, Sam Ash etc. The case i bought was a key board case it had several pad that could be placed where ever they were needed within the case. It had wheels.
This one came from a local music store, it was bought on sale for $99.00. I shipped a Sierra D-10 with the fold up legs to Japan
in this cas and it arrived with no damage.
Something to consider.

This is the case Sierra uses for its wheel eze case without the foam:
http://www.skbcases.com/product/pro_audio/stand/skb-H3611w.html

I have a very light case on the way from these guys in Norway I ordered on the advice of Jeff Newman and Paul Franklin:
http://www.capro.no/ns_index_800.asp

Carter has a real good looking flight case for sale on there site also.

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Bob
intonation help

You might wanna check w/ Maurice Anderson on this,as they used to pack their steels in these type of cases.

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Hey Bob, I talked to the bass player in my band yesterday, he works at capro, and he said that they are making a flight for you. A good choice, I got a flight for my Franklin D-10 for about a month ago, and it was great! Here are some pictures:







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Franklin D-10, MSA D-10, Goodrich, ProfexII, Mosvalve, Eminence 12"
www.tommy-steel.com
pertrot@frisurf.no

Tommy- what's the weight on your case alone?

Tommy,
Is your case the plastic or plywood model ?
I ordered the plastic one. I can't wait to get mine.


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Bob
intonation help

Bob, I have the plastic model, and Dave, it weighs about 11 kg, or 23 pounds.

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Franklin D-10, MSA D-10, Goodrich, ProfexII, Mosvalve, Eminence 12"
www.tommy-steel.com
pertrot@frisurf.no

<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Tommy Roten on 21 March 2005 at 08:37 AM.]</p></FONT>

Just a little note here concerning SKB cases or any cases made from high-impact plastic: If you're intending to check the case on an airline as baggage, verify an ATA rating from the manufacturer BEFORE you buy the case. Low-cost and low-weight should be purchase considerations only after verifiying the durability and flight worthiness of the case. Afterall, the last thing you want to deal with on air travel is a destroyed instrument.

Keep on pickin'!
Glenn<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Glenn Suchan on 21 March 2005 at 10:29 AM.]</p></FONT>

As of March 1, 2005 Southwest Airlines has lowered their limit to 50 lbs.
$25 up to 70 lbs.

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