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SteveSmith

Post subject: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:29 am

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The guitar case market seems to be pretty variable these days. I have a commission that needs a 14-fret OM sized case. Just want a decent case, nothing super fancy but not a cheapy either. What are you guys buying now? Thanks!

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dofthesea

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:11 am

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First name: David
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Status: Amateur

Access and TkL are both good and economical

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Clay S.

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:15 pm

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I usually find cases on eBay. They have quite a few OM cases listed from $99 - $1500.
If a Guild case would work this one might be decent:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364289174951?h ... R9T5kdzOYg

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SteveSmith

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 5:30 pm

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Thanks guys, looks like the TKL Performer will fit the bill for this one. I usually get Hiscox but that's a bit more than the guy wants to spend.

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oval soundhole

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:07 pm

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First name: Brian
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TKL has my vote too. Hiscox no longer distributes to the US but the pro 2 would have been my top choice a few years back.

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SteveSmith

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:20 pm

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Hiscox will ship from the UK but it's expensive

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bcombs510

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:04 pm

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I’m glad TKL let’s you order right from the site for standard shapes. No shipping and no tax, at least to oHIo.

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doncaparker

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:01 pm

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I have a nephew who works at TKL, so I’m biased, but it really is a good choice at a few different price levels.

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John Arnold

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:53 pm

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TKL Performer is a three latch flat top case with fake fur lining and a hard plastic handle. Bottom of the line. IMHO, a Silver Creek Vintage style from Musician's Friend or Guitar Center is a better case for less money. Six latches, arch top, green crushed velour lining, leather handle.

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SteveSmith

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 5:59 am

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Thanks John, I’ll take a look at those.

Steve

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Glen H

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 10:00 am

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City: Tyler
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I also use the Silver Creek. Used to be $80 but inflation makes them about $130 now. Still a good deal. Just got one in this week.

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Colin North

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 10:12 am

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I tend to go for the hard foam cases these days, light and reasonably priced.

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Gasawdust

Post subject: Re: Guitar Cases, again.

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 11:56 am

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First name: Tom
Last Name: Armstrong
City: Portsmouth
State: Virginia
Zip/Postal Code: 23701
Country: United States
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Based on above recommendations I ordered my first Tkl case yesterday from their website. At checkout I found a nice surprise discount (first time buyer maybe) and got a follow up email saying it would be shipped on this coming Monday. Surprise, surprise….it came today less than 24 hours after ordering it.
Happy camper here and will do repeat biz with them
Tom

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