Anyone build their own case?

WookieeForLife · #1 12-20-2009, 08:57 PM

Anyone build their own bass case?

David1234 · #2 12-20-2009, 09:00 PM

The only homebaked cases I've ever seen weighed a tonne. More weight = more likely to run it into things.

T-Bird · #3 12-21-2009, 01:48 PM

Hi.

I made a flight-case for an Epi LTD Explorer, and also a pictorial about the project.

Making a custom case for Epi LTD Explorer

All traditional flight-cases are heavy and this puppy ain't an exeption.

A vacu-formed plastic case would be the lightest option (perfectly DIYable), but nothing protects an instrument quite as well for the weight (and price) as a 7mm plywood flightcase.

IIRC there was a thread in the luthiers corner for a plywood cutout case as well. I believe mine is the lighter one of those two

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Regards
Sam
Regards
Sam

Randall · #4 12-22-2009, 12:03 PM

I made a case for my Alembic spoiler a long time ago. I used solid Oak for the frame and oak veneer plywood for the sides. I shall take a pic sometime.

WookieeForLife · #5 12-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Sweet

Randall · #6 12-29-2009, 09:32 PM

Here is my homemade case. Built in 1983. Still pretty much bulletproof

WookieeForLife · #7 12-29-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Randall

Here is my homemade case. Built in 1983. Still pretty much bulletproof

AWESOME!!!! Does bullet proof also mean to heavy to haul?

Randall · #8 12-29-2009, 11:41 PM

I would say it is fairly heavy compared to a flight case. I dont have a scale but would estimate at least 12 pounds. I had more time than money back then.

I would buy a case today but it was a fun project.