guitar case

[sunnyho68]

Which is the BEST guitar case???
:?: :?: :?:

[rumbamaster]

Most touring professionals use Calton Cases. The are made out of fiberglass and are pretty much indestructable. They will cost you $700 though.

[nikpearson]

Whilst I agree Carlton cases are extremely good they're also very expensive. Many professionals also use Hiscox cases. They are very light, strong and relatively inexpensive, about £95 ($150). I've bought several Hiscox cases over the years and have never had a problem with any of them. I see more pros using these cases in the UK than any other brand.

Try: http://www.hiscoxcases.com/

[TheEvan]

But I would never fly with a Hiscox. The shell will flex if an 80lb suitcase is thrown on top. My friend's Hiscox came out looking fine, but the guitar inside had the back smashed all to hell.

[keith]

here is an idea: make a case out of wood in the shape of a casket. tell the airlines it is a deceased pet. not only will they handle it with kid gloves, you might be able to get a discount. just do not double dip chips at the memorial service. :wink:

[NGiorgio]

There is a case such as you describe. I believe it is called the "Clam". It is a case which is designed for airline baggage. Your guitar in its case is suspended inside the "Clam". It is a transporter and is made by CaseXtreme.

The double dip is still inappropriate.

[sunnyho68]

US$700 for a case???
too expensive~~~
:(

how about humicase?
http://www.humicase.com/

I'm afraid that it will be crash while shipping to Hong Kong.
:cry:

[Pepe Vergara]

SKB 30 works fine for me. It is about $80 bucks everyone (list price is $119). I have placed them in airplains without problems. Beware of MADE IN CHINA "hardcases" that they sell on EBAY, they will crack as egg shells. The sell for about $60 on Ebay. That means the dealer pays about $15 for them. Plus you pay shipping.

[Faya]

Hey sunnyho68,

I think what you might be looking for is just a good standard case. A humicase would probably be fine, or any SKB case. I'd say you could get
one for about $80.00 to $150.00 US$. Good luck.

Hey keith, I've seen them Darkline Flight Cases, Look just like coffins. I wonder if they make them for nylon guitar?

[NGiorgio]

I think that the quality and/or price of a case should be determined by the value of your guitar as well as what type of travelling you will be doing with it. A $500. guitar does not really require the best case, especially if it never leaves your home. I would not want to place a $5000. and up instrument in a $30. case either, even if it was only kept in my home. A case should suit your needs and offer the protection that the guitar deserves. When I travel with a guitar I use a double arch case with a case cover.

[Faya]

I agree with you 100% NGiorgio, but a Cheap case is better than No case wouldn't you say.

[sunnyho68]

Are there any case come with shoulder straps?
8)

[NGiorgio]

Yes. Many cases have the "D" rings for straps.

Faya,

Absolutely. A little protection is better than none. Keeps the dust off too.

[nikpearson]

No case is indestructable but I would be happy using a Hiscox on a plane. A previous poster mentioned damage to a guitar when suitcases are thrown on top. This hasn't been my experience. In fact Hiscox claim you can safely stand on their cases with your instrument inside. Please note they do a basic and a pro level case. i have no experience of the basic cases so can't comment on their strength or durability. The price difference is quite small between the two types.

i'm sure if you spend megabucks you can improve on a Hiscox but Carlton's aside I wouldn't use anything else.

Nick

[Scott]

Any volunteers to loan their best guitar to try the standing test? :twisted:

I have a humicase which is fine, but be careful as the have a metal lip/edge all around the case (part of keeping the humidity in I assume) so you have to be careful or you'll bang the back/bouts as you put it away / get it out of the case.

[Faya]

Scott, If you mean that the guitar will stand up on its own, I have a few that will do that. 8)


Later.

[Guillermo Rosado]

Check the links below.
These are the best cases I´ve seen (STRONG, VERY light and attractive).
Only two cons:
They are EXPENSIVE, and hard if not impossible to find in the USA.
http://www.ika.zrns.cz/
and
http://accordcase.com/index2.htm
Best Regards
Guillermo

[brian richardson]

i bought a mark leaf case about 12 years ago and have travelled quite alot on airlines with it. i have never had a problem when i had to check it,(which was 90%of the time. i had a problem once when it fell from the train rack on my head. a few drop of crazy glue fixed the crack(in my head) the case is harder than steel. pricey but for the peace of mind worth it.
brian

[thraex]

I agree with NGiorgio.
there are cases and prices for all your needs.
I use only Hiscox cases now, they are the best option for me in price-qualit relation.
But I want to get an ACCORD case in the near future, they are beautiful,light and very strong, also around 700 euros so very expensive.
I have travelled with my Hiscox in Europe and also to America (north and south) and although I must confess getting the guitar with me in th plane at some flights, I also had to put it on luggage for example in flights to United States and it came fine.
I am sure if they mistreated my guitar then nothing would save it, but I make sure they put a lot of stickers of fragile and also if available in an akward shaped lugagges compartment.
So far I have been almost lucky, except once they lost 2 of my guitars from Amsterdam to London!
Anyways, in a few weeks a have to go to American latitudes again with 2 guitars and I will be taking them in Hiscox!

groetjes!

[Yuk]

Whatever case you travel in, it helps to make sure that the guitar doesn't move around inside the case. Unless you have a custom made case, the space inside the case is often slightly bigger than the guitar itself and this can magnify the stress on the instrument when it hits something.

When I travel I loosen the strings (though not completely) and put some material (old pairs of socks work well) in until the guitar doesn't move even when I shake the case around. I also wrap the headstock with something as well.