Author Topic: Alternative to that big old Series I case (Read 995 times)

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2012, 09:38:26 AM »

Also because they are hard cases other gear tends to be put on them....
OK, point taken - but that's not a problem with the case, that's bad roadies! Every truck I ever loaded was guitars on top - or the talent transported them, which brings us back to Jake's dillemma - for which I have no answer (except maybe to use a golf club cover instead of the t-shirt), so I'll shut up now.

Peter

backdoor_hippie · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2012, 10:58:18 AM »

It's not the entire headstock, it's the 1/4 tip of the top of the headstock. If the folded over t-shirt isn't enough to protect that than a 3-wood cover certainly won't.

Jake

sonicus · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2012, 05:15:29 PM »

I remember when I worked for Bill Graham /Bill Graham Presents (BGP) and the all Anvil guitar/bass cases that were standard expected protection on tours. Everything was in Anvil cases ! Why ? because they offer REAL protection. I have to side with Peter regarding protection.
Simple logic VS expensive repairs due to lack of protection .LOL!
Don't be sorry when it's too late_________

sonicus · « **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2012, 05:59:35 PM »

I did not want to offend anyone with my post #2695 above, sometimes I just have a Karl Malden moment !!!! LOL ___

jacko · « **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2012, 02:07:56 AM »

can't see anything offensive in that post Wolf. Unless it's something getting lost in translation as it crosses the atlantic :-)

Still sad you couldn't make it to Bill's when I was over - it would have been great to meet up.

Graeme

count · « **Reply #20 on:** November 07, 2012, 08:46:01 AM »

I've also got an anvil case for my Doobiebass. It's unfortunately so heavy and bulky I rarely use it.
If I'd be going on the road though I would sleep safely knowing my axe was less prone to accidents than me!

sonicus · « **Reply #21 on:** November 07, 2012, 04:32:54 PM »

likewise Graeme , but I needed to get ready for work the next day @ 4:15 AM .

Wolf

hankster · « **Reply #22 on:** November 08, 2012, 05:35:49 PM »

Ahh, the Doobiebass. As I recall, the case even said Doobie Brothers. Sigh.

R.

edwin · « **Reply #23 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:05:31 PM »

Wolf, I think the preponderance of the Anvil case back then had a couple of other factors. Cheaper gas prices and rowdy cocaine fueled roadies!

More seriously, though, there are some modern case construction techniques that work pretty well.

sonicus · « **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2012, 05:40:42 PM »

Edwin___, I am in agreement that there are now lighter case designs that offer good protection. I remember back in the late 1970's when I worked on the Genesis Tour for BGP/FM productions at the Oakland Coliseum I was one of those roadies but I was not fueled by cocaine !
We received seven forty foot Consolidated freight semi-trucks full with anvil cases at about 6 AM and had them unloaded by 11AM. Then a race to get it all set up including the BIG LASER show before show time ! Then came the SOUND TEST's ! ___such memories!!! Peter Gabriel was still in the band then___.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #25 on:** November 10, 2012, 08:36:37 PM »

I lifted many an Anvil, and Calzone, and Star. But I was working in/out of Chicago, so we mostly had R&R, out of Evanston, IL. They were noticably sturdier than any of the others - and, of course, proportionately heavier. Might have something to do with my back trouble, eh? And I never got paid enough to be cocaine-fueled.
And to de-hijack, I've heard good things weight:size:strength-wise about Calton; no experience, but I think someone here has touted them (Bill?). Might be worth a look.

Peter

edwin · « **Reply #26 on:** November 10, 2012, 09:27:29 PM »

I have a Calton for my Starfire and it's exceptional. It's also exceptionally pricey. Standard fare for the acoustic world and highly recommended.

sonicus · « **Reply #27 on:** November 10, 2012, 09:27:45 PM »

Peter, Yes __ I have seen Bill's Calton Case and perhaps that is the best alternative as per topic of this thread. It appears to be lighter and smaller and can hold up to abuse ___perhaps. I used the product name ANVIL CASE just to describe build type. ATA 300 complaint ; ATA 300, Category 1 compliant means that the cases are built for your contents ... with a rating of T-5, comprising a strength rating of 42 kips per square inch. A vapor /dirt resistant valance ETC, >>> ... ... ...

edwin · « **Reply #28 on:** November 11, 2012, 12:02:55 AM »

I would put my Calton up against any Anvil. It's bigger than Bill's so maybe it's a different model, but it is really solid. Check their site, there are some great testimonials, including one from Bill Frisell who describes seeing his $10k guitars getting tossed end over end by an airline and the airline rep comforting him saying if there were any damage, he'd probably get $500! Needless to say, they were all fine. I don't want to appear pushy about it, but they are really fine cases. Personally, I am looking for a gig bag for my Starfire. I'm not doing road work and it would make life very much easier.

hankster · « **Reply #29 on:** November 11, 2012, 05:57:36 AM »

I had an Anvil case for my Strat when I was on the road playing guitar in a country rock band in the late 70s. On its first trip, our drummer dropped it off a second floor balcony in to the parking lot - with the guitar in it - as a joke (ha ha). End of story - worked like a charm, and no more gripes from the rest of the band about its weight or size.