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Author:  Paul Burner [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 12:27 am ]
Post subject:  Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
For fun, Kyle and I are about to build a guitar along the lines of the Taylor GS Mini or the Martin LX1 "Little Martin" (and others).

We have a shape and scale length in mind - but since we've not put saw to wood yet - we thought we might check into what we can find for cases for these type guitars. If there is a case out there that is close - and we need to adjust our plan a little bit - that might be a possibility.

I checked out Cedar Creek - and didn't see anything close to the size. We really don't want to have to resort to a custom built Ameritage case for all builds of this guitar.

Here's the specs

Neck Scale: 23.5"
Upper Bout: 10"
Waist: 8"
Lower Bout: 13.75"
Body Length: 17.25"
Overall Length: 36.5"

And here's what we have for a shape so far:
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mini_guitar_v2(stripped).jpg
Author:  Haans [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
Cedar Creek (TKL) will do custom cases for $200. Check the website.
Author:  Dan Roach [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
Hey Paul,

From the Ameritage price list I received, it looks like you could get a Silver Line case with Custom fitted "Interior" for less than $200. I'm not sure how close it has to fit before they add the custom fitting inside, but it might be worth an email to Nancy.

Cool design BTW [:Y:]

All the Best,
Dan
Author:  TonyKarol [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
Dont think its a stock TKL case, but my supplier up here in Canada had the factory that makes the TKLs (again, up here in Canada) make one that fits Martin 0 - thats about the right sze ...
Author:  Terence Kennedy [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 12:53 pm ]
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Another vote for Cedar Creek. Call Dennis, he'll give you a quote for a custom if they don't have anything stock. You might be surprised how reasonable they are. They do a custom for my size 2's.
Author:  Paul Burner [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
Terence Kennedy wrote:
Another vote for Cedar Creek. Call Dennis, he'll give you a quote for a custom if they don't have anything stock. You might be surprised how reasonable they are. They do a custom for my size 2's.



I called Cedar Creek recently and was told that Dennis no longer works there :(
Author:  Pat Foster [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
Paul Burner wrote:
Terence Kennedy wrote:
Another vote for Cedar Creek. Call Dennis, he'll give you a quote for a custom if they don't have anything stock. You might be surprised how reasonable they are. They do a custom for my size 2's.



I called Cedar Creek recently and was told that Dennis no longer works there :(


That's great news. Maybe I'll do business with them again.

Pat
Author:  Paul Burner [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
Pat Foster wrote:
That's great news. Maybe I'll do business with them again.

Pat


Hmmm.... odd post. Me thinks there's a story in there somewhere. I'll call Cedar Creek and see if someone can help me with what I need.
Author:  James Orr [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
This reminded me that I had wanted to have a case made for my guitars. I just called Cedar Creek and spoke with Stephanie. She was very nice and it seems like a simple process.
Author:  Terence Kennedy [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
Strange, Dennis was great with me and several clients of mine that needed custom cases.
Author:  Freeman [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Is there a case to fit my guitar design???
I'll add that Cedar Creek has built cases for 2 long scale small bodied twelve strings and a funky wood bodied tricone - they fit perfectly, are very well made, are somewhat expensive (but worth it) and are heavy. Their deliveries have been quite long - as soon as I get the white guitar assembled where I can trace it and do all the measurements (and there are a bunch) I send it to them and start the process.

Dennis had handled several of these and did a good job for me, but service has been equally good since he left.
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