Question on Fender HSC Repair

[Hawkeye]

I have a SKB-type of molded Feder bass case for my '96 Jazz Deluxe which is missing a metal foot (see photo). I didn't ask detailed enough questions about the condition of the case and the guy I traded with didn't offer the information that the case was broken.

Anybody know how I could go about getting the foot replaced and the broken section repaired? B&J Music (distributor in Canada for SKB) does not want to get involved (I offered to pay their standard rates to have it repaired) and instead suggest a "luggage repair shop, if there is still such a thing". Apparently they consider Fender a competitor for molded bass cases.

I suppose I could contact Fender, but I'm not optimistic about a quick response for a low-cost item like a metal foot. Anybody had a similar problem. It looks like these things break fairly often.

[Hawkeye]

BUMP for this thread. Surely (please don't call me Shirley) someone knows how to stick a footer back on these cases. I've seen a lot of these "SKB-Type" of cases with broken or cracked sectiosn where the feet are.

What's a good way to repair? Is there a source for the feet?
Thanks,

[The Craw]

Why don't you just take their advice and go to a luggage repair shop? That's what I've done in the past to replace broken latches on a bass case. When you think about it, a musical instrument case is just another type of luggage.

[superjesus]

i'm not sure what the preferred method would be for repairing a molded case, but i would suggest sanding or filing around the hole a bit to smooth out the rough edges and then filling the gap with a pre-cut section of plywood and epoxy. You could then use a screw-in replacement foot, found at you local hardware store. The foot will probably not match, but at least your case will be in better shape.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by The Craw

Why don't you just take their advice and go to a luggage repair shop? That's what I've done in the past to replace broken latches on a bass case. When you think about it, a musical instrument case is just another type of luggage.

Hi Craw. Believe it or not, I spent about a half hour searching on 411.ca and yellow.ca for luggage repair and found zippity doo dah. I was surprised actually. I thought that I'd find someone. If you've seen the price of luggage lately, it's really come down in price from several years ago. I think there is a lot more offshore product. Because of the pricing I think a lot of folks are just throwing out broken luggage and replacing it because it's so inexpensive.

Did you get your handle from "Get Smart"? "Not the Craw... the CRAW"

[The Craw]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Hi Craw. Believe it or not, I spent about a half hour searching on 411.ca and yellow.ca for luggage repair and found zippity doo dah. I was surprised actually. I thought that I'd find someone. If you've seen the price of luggage lately, it's really come down in price from several years ago. I think there is a lot more offshore product. Because of the pricing I think a lot of folks are just throwing out broken luggage and replacing it because it's so inexpensive.

That's too bad. I just looked on 411.ca and I see there are some listed but they must not be near you. The luggage repair places I've found are either in the business of selling expensive luggage or are also in the shoe repair business. And both businesses are declining thanks to cheap offshore product.

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Did you get your handle from "Get Smart"? "Not the Craw... the CRAW"

Who, me?

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[pkr2]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I have a SKB-type of molded Feder bass case for my '96 Jazz Deluxe which is missing a metal foot (see photo). I didn't ask detailed enough questions about the condition of the case and the guy I traded with didn't offer the information that the case was broken.

Anybody know how I could go about getting the foot replaced and the broken section repaired? B&J Music (distributor in Canada for SKB) does not want to get involved (I offered to pay their standard rates to have it repaired) and instead suggest a "luggage repair shop, if there is still such a thing". Apparently they consider Fender a competitor for molded bass cases.

I suppose I could contact Fender, but I'm not optimistic about a quick response for a low-cost item like a metal foot. Anybody had a similar problem. It looks like these things break fairly often.

SKB cases are lifetime warrantee and probably built the cases for Fender. They may or may not be covered under either Fenders or SKBs warrantee.

Even if SKB doesn't warrant Fender cases, they may repair it or furnish parts, advice etc.

I'm not sure whether the LT warrantee is only to the original purchaser or not, but a quick phone call would get you an answer.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...4574&src=00633

Look under the logo , top left corner for a link to warrantee info with an 800 number.

If all else fails, That case can probably be salvaged by "plastic welding" a patch in. If you can find a kayak repair place, they may have the equiptment to weld plastic kayaks. Just a thought.

Good luck.

[Hawkeye]

Thanks pkr2. I've already contacted the Canadian distributor for SKB and even though they do repairs on product that they sell in Canada, they won't touch the Fender case, even though I indicated I was willing to pay their regular repair shop rates. They did take the time to offer some advice but ultimately I'm on my own on this.

Sheesh, I'm surprised actually that it is proving this difficult to get this thing repaired. It seems to be an inherent flaw with this type of molded case (pushed in or broken feet) because the areas where the feet are mounted are not reinforced at all, it's just the single ply of the case plastic material. No wonder they break.

Thanks for the idea about kayak repair, maybe I'll try that route. Plastic welding is exactly the type of repair that I think is needed.