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    Dumb Case Question

    How tight should should the guitar be in the case? I just got a new Fender Jaguar Blacktop HH and ordered the official Fender Jaguar/Jazzmaster case. The fit is quite snug, but when I close the case, there is a fair amount of resistance when I close it. I definitely have to put a little pressure to close it, and I can clearly see the individual string indentations in the upper foam pad as well as the knobs. I don't *think* any damage is being done, but it makes me a little nervous.

    Is this normal? Just curious!
    Last edited by cadred; 02-08-2011, 09:52 PM.
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    Re: Dumb Case Question

    You usually do not want space and a snug fit. You do not want it to move much.
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    • #3
      Re: Dumb Case Question

      The case should be a pretty tight fit. If you can rock the case side-to-side with the guitar in it and hear the guitar knocking around, you have too much space. I think the string imprints in the lining is actually a good sign.
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      • #4
        Re: Dumb Case Question

        More importantly, how is the blacktop? I think they're a great idea, but our local shop has had some on order forever and they keep getting delayed. I'm dying to try one.

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        • #5
          Re: Dumb Case Question

          I prefer a case with a very snug fit. The less room for movement, the less likelihood the guitar will move and be damaged.
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          • #6
            Re: Dumb Case Question

            It will resist less as time goes on and the foam gets "broken in" to the shape of the guitar.

            A case is like a running shoe --- too firm at first, but breaks in to the shape of the foot (guitar)
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            • #7
              Re: Dumb Case Question

              As long as it is just the foam then that is okay. It's what it is for. The blacktop should fit in the Jag/Jaz case so I wouldn't worry. I need to push down on pads to close my cases.
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              • #8
                Re: Dumb Case Question

                I think that's the point of a good hardshell case.

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                • #9
                  Re: Dumb Case Question

                  Originally posted by voggin View Post
                  More importantly, how is the blacktop? I think they're a great idea, but our local shop has had some on order forever and they keep getting delayed. I'm dying to try one.
                  Tell me about it, I ordered mine in late November and got it last week! I got the black one and so far it's great. It feels really solid in the hand and the neck is really comfortable.

                  I haven't decided if I'm going to replace the pickups or not. They sound okay, but lack a certain clarity I'm looking for. I will note that out of the factory they come setup for 9's, but I found they felt too toy-like for me, and 10's are more common for that scale anyway. So if you try one out in the story, keep that in mind.
                  Last edited by cadred; 02-09-2011, 07:57 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Dumb Case Question

                    Thanks. I'm dying to try out the tele.

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