Author Topic: Custom Case? (Read 441 times)

flaxattack · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2007, 06:13:21 PM »

i will post the monster the classico had built for it shortly

Bradley Young · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2007, 07:25:14 PM »

Oh man. ATA? Hardshell?

I think I have CAS (Case Acquisition Syndrome).

Let me do my Paul, the bad one, imitation: pics, pics, pics!

Bradley

lbpesq · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2007, 09:04:16 PM »

The custom foam insert for my Rockcase was delivered yesterday. It fits perfectly and gives me a lot of confidence in my guitar's safety. I'll be flying with it next week. Case ........................... $80 Custom Foam ................$175 (with shipping) Confidence my guitar can arrive in one piece.................... Priceless Here are some pics: Bill, tgo

(Message edited by lbpesq on June 02, 2007) (Message edited by davehouck on June 09, 2007)

jazzyvee · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2007, 06:29:29 AM »

Hi Bill just a question if I may.
Your case has a locking ring on the butterfly clasp. Do you actually lock your cases when they are in transit?

I've had mixed opinions on the pro's and cons.
From personal experience I sent a locked flight case through with the luggage when returning from a tour of the states in the early 90's

The case came back through baggage in a huge clear plastic bag with everything strewn about untethered inside.
They had broken the hinges off the case to get inside due to it being locked and did not secure the guitar in the case before bagging the thing up. So everything was loose in the bag, the case held together by my lock on one side and the other end open with the guitar also outside the case but in the bag.

Needless to say the guitar was damaged, had a huge gash in the body and a few scratches from movement. It could have been worse.

I got no recompense from the airline at all.

Once occasion a couple of years ago I put a locking hasp on the case and that was broken off.

This time round I haven't locked the cases. Sometimes they have been opened but thankfully closed securely afterwards and a note inside from customs to inform that it has been opened.

I have bought some locks that apparently customs have a universal masterkey for so that should be ok but not been abroad yet to try them out.

I just wondered what your experience was on this matter.

Jazzyvee

lbpesq · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2007, 09:09:08 AM »

Jazzyvee:

This case actually can't lock. The butterflys have the cutout for the hasp, loop, or whatever it's called - the part the lock would actually attach to - to poke through, but there is no hasp to poke through it. Even if there were, I wouldn't lock it as TSA would surely bust it open. If I were to consider locking it, I would get one of those TSA approved locks that the airport security can open with a master key or code or something. Sounds alot like what you describe. I figure painting my band's name on it, and putting all those stickers on makes the case stand out a bit. If someone grabbed it, it would stick out like a sore thumb as they walked through the airport. As for airport security opening the case and stealing the instrument? You pays your money and you takes your chances.

Bill, tgo

tbrannon · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2007, 01:07:58 PM »

Jazzy-

When I returned to NZ from my last trip to the states I brought back a Peavey T-40. It traveled in it's regular hard shell case, but I put a TSA approved lock on there.

No Problems- they opened the lock, inspected it, left me a little note and sticker saying it had been inspected and re-locked the lock.

So long as the lock is clearly labeled TSA approved, I can't see how they'd bust it open.

Just one man's opinion.....

edwin · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2007, 04:17:59 PM »

I just ordered a Calton case for my '67 Starfire. It's not cheap, but apparently is considered the best out there by acoustic musicians. If it can get an acoustic guitar around the world, I am sure it will do fine with a semi hollow body. Plus, it comes in purple! Only bummer is the wait time is almost on par with getting a custom Alembic.

Edwin

lbpesq · « **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2007, 05:19:01 PM »

Calton also makes electric cases. I'm considering one for my soon-to-be-finished-I-really-really-hope Further. There are some dealers that stock them. (You can get a list of of the Calton web site). If you can find one, it saves a lot of time. Of course, if you order the deluxe (a couple of pounds heavier and 40% stronger) you can pick out your own interior and exterior colors.

Bill, tgo

Bradley Young · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2007, 06:16:37 PM »

Edwin,

You're not saying that a case from Calton takes 2 1/2 years?

How many inches of padding does the Calton case have?

Bradley

edwin · « **Reply #24 on:** June 14, 2007, 03:09:54 PM »

Not quite that long, but they stated a wait of 24 weeks. I am not sure about the number of inches of padding, but I think that the way the fibreglas is constructed and how carefully the instrument is supported gives it the protection it needs. Get back to me in 6 months and I'll tell you all about it!

Edwin

squirefan01 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 28, 2007, 04:54:10 PM »

Regarding the Rockcase with custom foam insert, how did you get them the info to create the insert? I am looking for some sort of hardshell case for my Essence. It came shipped in an Ibanez hard case, but it's not a perfect fit.

Also, can you give me a web link for these cases?

Thanks

lbpesq · « **Reply #26 on:** June 28, 2007, 05:59:58 PM »

Greg:

The case itself is the Rockcase by Warwick. I think I got it from samash.com, (it could have been on one of the other mail order houses. I'll check tonight when I get home), but they only had two left. I'm not sure they make them anymore. They do show up on ebay for about $150-175, though I got mine new for $80. The company that did the foam is Rock Hard Road Cases in Oregon. I dealt with Mark who I believe is the owner. He's really nice and easy to work with. Per his instructions, I measured the interior dimensions of the case. I then laid my guitar out on a big piece of paper, traced the outline, and mailed the dimensions and tracing to Rock Hard. He charged $150 with velvet covering (less if just plain foam) plus $25 shipping. He threw in a can of adhesive spray, no charge. It took about 2 or 3 weeks. I told him I needed it to fly by a certain date and it arrived several days before that. Fits perfectly.

I just ordered a Calton for my Further. If you want one of these, I suggest going through a dealer rather than the factory direct. I went through Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto. They place orders in advance and then tell Calton what size, shape, color, etc. as their customers order. I'm getting mine in about 3 months. The factory wait is late December!

Bill, tgo

lbpesq · « **Reply #27 on:** June 29, 2007, 07:52:34 AM »

I got the case from Elderly Instruments. They might have one left if you call them.

Bill, tgo