Christopher Caruana
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Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
I always roll with a hardshell
I always roll with a hardshell
Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
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CTN
The Drama Dude
Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
seriously? this is a controversy?
going down the street to a guitar-safe place? gigbag
going to a gig far away and need to make sure your guitar's not trifled with? hardshell case/flight case.
going to another country or on tour? flight case
how is this even a debatable topic?
Also....
seriously? this is a controversy?
going down the street to a guitar-safe place? gigbag
going to a gig far away and need to make sure your guitar's not trifled with? hardshell case/flight case.
going to another country or on tour? flight case
how is this even a debatable topic?
Also....
fftopic:Sheesh. Really, folks:?: Go back under your bridges.
Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
I only use hard cases. The peace of mind is worth the extra weight and space, especially when I'm stuffing my car to the brim and guitars are all over other guitars or other gear.
I only use hard cases. The peace of mind is worth the extra weight and space, especially when I'm stuffing my car to the brim and guitars are all over other guitars or other gear.
PFDarkside
of the Forum
Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
I've gotta say, I love the rectangle G&G cases! I've got 4, and I need another for the Tele!
I've gotta say, I love the rectangle G&G cases! I've got 4, and I need another for the Tele!
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
Interesting I need a case for the new Strat I will check them out
Interesting I need a case for the new Strat I will check them out
ExplorersRock
X-Files Duckbucker
Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
Being born with the horribly debilitating disease Klutz-itis, I prefer hard cases. They compensate for illness' ability to damage my instruments.
Being born with the horribly debilitating disease Klutz-itis, I prefer hard cases. They compensate for illness' ability to damage my instruments.
CTN
The Drama Dude
Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
damn dude, i didn't know you were that serious about gigging. For some reason i was under the impression that you were more about business than the musician/gigging thing. Cool stuff. Got any links for your band(s)?
damn dude, i didn't know you were that serious about gigging. For some reason i was under the impression that you were more about business than the musician/gigging thing. Cool stuff. Got any links for your band(s)?
Oinkus
New member
Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
If you can find one of the Fender SKB cases they are pretty great, got mine for $79 new , made in Mexico by Fender with SKB TSA latches. This is the new version and it is twice as expensive Securb http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...Uf6o8p0FqCQUrRsLWf32jZx-wmEeoUJLQ8xoCTOfw_wcB I have one of the Gator TSA cases http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/gator-ata-polyethylene-electric-guitar-case not bad but the SKBs are much better, we like the handle and latches on the Gator padding inside not as much. If you can afford it get the SKB i-series found one used on MF for 200 that's a deal.
If you can find one of the Fender SKB cases they are pretty great, got mine for $79 new , made in Mexico by Fender with SKB TSA latches. This is the new version and it is twice as expensive Securb http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...Uf6o8p0FqCQUrRsLWf32jZx-wmEeoUJLQ8xoCTOfw_wcB I have one of the Gator TSA cases http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/gator-ata-polyethylene-electric-guitar-case not bad but the SKBs are much better, we like the handle and latches on the Gator padding inside not as much. If you can afford it get the SKB i-series found one used on MF for 200 that's a deal.
darthphineas
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crusty philtrum
Vintageologist
Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
I saw an amp on the back seat of a van topple forwards once onto my guitar that was in a gig bag. The impact hammered the strings into the frets and left dents in the frets that made the guitar unplayable.
Conversely i was once driving a van with a large household gas stove/oven in the back that fell over and landed on my most precious (custom-built) instrument, showering the inside of the van with broken glass from the oven door, which had fallen open and stabbed a large dent in the top of the aluminium case. With great trepdiation (i.e. pants full of poo) i opened the case and inspected my beloved guitar in great detail. It was completely unharmed.
So there is no choice for me. Never again will i risk having an impact hammer the strings against the frets.
And to that end, nowdays my guitars only travel in their hard cases with a 20" x 4" strip of towel inserted between the entire fretboard and the strings. If you look inside your case and see imprints of the strings in the lid of the case, it means when the case is closed during transport, the strings may be pressed against the board and vibrating slightly from vehicle/ road vibrations, causing fret wear. The towel strip helps prevent that.
Yes, sometimes moving a guitar in a hard case can be a little unwieldly. But i care about my instruments and will never again expose them to the damage that can be caused to the playing surface by even moderate impact through a gig bag.
I saw an amp on the back seat of a van topple forwards once onto my guitar that was in a gig bag. The impact hammered the strings into the frets and left dents in the frets that made the guitar unplayable.
Conversely i was once driving a van with a large household gas stove/oven in the back that fell over and landed on my most precious (custom-built) instrument, showering the inside of the van with broken glass from the oven door, which had fallen open and stabbed a large dent in the top of the aluminium case. With great trepdiation (i.e. pants full of poo) i opened the case and inspected my beloved guitar in great detail. It was completely unharmed.
So there is no choice for me. Never again will i risk having an impact hammer the strings against the frets.
And to that end, nowdays my guitars only travel in their hard cases with a 20" x 4" strip of towel inserted between the entire fretboard and the strings. If you look inside your case and see imprints of the strings in the lid of the case, it means when the case is closed during transport, the strings may be pressed against the board and vibrating slightly from vehicle/ road vibrations, causing fret wear. The towel strip helps prevent that.
Yes, sometimes moving a guitar in a hard case can be a little unwieldly. But i care about my instruments and will never again expose them to the damage that can be caused to the playing surface by even moderate impact through a gig bag.
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gottalovethe80s
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Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
I used to get around with a motorbike, and at the time I was using a burny firebird which had the big ass body and a long tilted headstock which means it has to go in a bass gigbag. this couples with me being a pretty huge guy for an asian and we having all kinds of wires hanging over the place here in VIetnam, I've had countless accidents where the headstock hits things up high when I was walking. in fact when I used to put it in a normal guitar gig bag, the headstock would peek out of the bag a little and it once got hit when I forgot to stoop down when walking through a door, giving the headstock paintjob a huge chip.
now I bought a scooter and I can put my strat in it's rectangular gator hardcase and just hug it in front of me while going to practice/gigs, so yeah no more silly careless mistakes
I used to get around with a motorbike, and at the time I was using a burny firebird which had the big ass body and a long tilted headstock which means it has to go in a bass gigbag. this couples with me being a pretty huge guy for an asian and we having all kinds of wires hanging over the place here in VIetnam, I've had countless accidents where the headstock hits things up high when I was walking. in fact when I used to put it in a normal guitar gig bag, the headstock would peek out of the bag a little and it once got hit when I forgot to stoop down when walking through a door, giving the headstock paintjob a huge chip.
now I bought a scooter and I can put my strat in it's rectangular gator hardcase and just hug it in front of me while going to practice/gigs, so yeah no more silly careless mistakes
ItsaBass
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Mr Wolf
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Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
Hard shell cases for me. Main reason because most of my gigs involve my guitars being slung in the back of a van along with amps, PA and everything else. They can slot in amongst everything and I don't have to worry about them.
If I was getting the train or something else I would prefer a decent bag but that said it is always van/car. Simple really
Hard shell cases for me. Main reason because most of my gigs involve my guitars being slung in the back of a van along with amps, PA and everything else. They can slot in amongst everything and I don't have to worry about them.
If I was getting the train or something else I would prefer a decent bag but that said it is always van/car. Simple really
Boogie Bill
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Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
I have nothing but hard cases. The G&Ls live in their SKB-made cases, and for the most part, these do an excellent job. Pretty much factory cases for the Gibsons. I bought a new case for my 2006 R9; the factory "Lifton" case that came with that one is lethal...an accident waiting to happen. The new Historics come with a case that is less historically accurate, but does offer better protection.
I have seen some soft cases that look like they would do an incredible job. There's one YouTube video of a company loading an very nice acoustic into their case and launching it off a building. Twice. No damage to the guitar--and it was still in tune.
Bill
I have nothing but hard cases. The G&Ls live in their SKB-made cases, and for the most part, these do an excellent job. Pretty much factory cases for the Gibsons. I bought a new case for my 2006 R9; the factory "Lifton" case that came with that one is lethal...an accident waiting to happen. The new Historics come with a case that is less historically accurate, but does offer better protection.
I have seen some soft cases that look like they would do an incredible job. There's one YouTube video of a company loading an very nice acoustic into their case and launching it off a building. Twice. No damage to the guitar--and it was still in tune.
Bill
TIGEREYELASER
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Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
I own nothing but gig bags but am currently looking to buy some hard shell cases to protect my babies. I've been looking at the interesting options on GuitarFetish.com...
I own nothing but gig bags but am currently looking to buy some hard shell cases to protect my babies. I've been looking at the interesting options on GuitarFetish.com...
LesStrat
Reining PunLowered
Re: Blog: Cage Match between Gig Bags and Hardshell Cases
That's a brilliant idea. I wonder if they'd consider it if they could fix the finish to mask the changes?
