Source for Jazz guitar cases?

WhoisLevang · #1 12-11-2011, 04:12 PM

Hi all,
This may have been visited here before, but...
Does anyone have a source for hard cases that might fit a 43 inch long guitar with a 17 inch bout? I was lucky enough to get a gig bag with the guitar, and it isn't really a "fit" but the guitar can be zipped inside... barely.
The "guitar center"s three websites don't seem to have anything.
Anyone have a source?
ATB,
Randy

lpdeluxe · #2 12-11-2011, 05:21 PM

Try this: Instrument Cases, Musical Instrument Cases, Guitar Cases | FineCases.com

WhoisLevang · #3 12-11-2011, 05:32 PM

Thanks! No measurements I can find though. I'll call them if I decide to get one from them. 75 for a case is about all I can justify. ( some of the cases shown run higher than what I paid for the guitar! LOL! )

stevekane · #4 12-11-2011, 07:12 PM

SKB cases make a range of hard cases and have just released a new 3i Series which is not only waterproof but much tougher than your usual 'plastic' guitar case. Check it out here
Guitar Case - L@@K Waterproof Guitar Case that float from 3D Flight Cases. 100% Waterproof Guitar Case, Submersible MIL Spec Guitar case (IP67 & MIL-STD-648C) and airtight guitar case. 3i Guitar case guaranteed for life

in not 3D Flight Cases will make a custom built flight cases for you ifyou want to go that way

marcwhy · #5 12-11-2011, 07:52 PM

Ameritage.

WhoisLevang · #6 12-11-2011, 08:00 PM

Thanks guys, but the "Ameritage" cases are more than I was lucky enough to get the guitar for! 300 for a case is unreasonable to my mind. Under a hundred is more like it. It's a guitar case!

Dennis D · #7 12-11-2011, 10:21 PM

I needed a 'hard shell' case for my L-7 , and the TKL fits perfectly. I preferred a chipboard, as opposed to the plastic style. And reasonable too.
Very Satisfied. I just did a search, and they're listed. Dennis

WhoisLevang · #8 12-12-2011, 09:20 PM

Found a jumbo GW Gator case online, should hold the guitar and it's about 60 bucks with free shipping. That should do it. Might have to wait till next week though. :-)
Thanks for the ideas Group!

stevedenver · #9 12-13-2011, 02:18 PM

my guitar is also 17" and 43" long-2 and 7/8 deep-i just measured it to be sure in responding to you

i can tell you first hand, as i have two styles of cases, one a TKL for an L5 is great and deluxe.

And one in silver fibreglass by , i think, Musicians Gear-(looks like a silver molded cello case) -very lightwieght and has strap points, seemingly strong-both fit and protect well-the silver is significantly lighter

as i had the silver i recently bought the TKL -a wes montgomery on Guitar center close out-

i still own both

- simply because i prefer the black of the TKL, and the way the lid handles, and the way the case itself, while a good deal heavier, lies flatter and stands in the corner better, because everything is a plane rather than the swoopy molded curves

the molded one would be great for travel-but unknown if it would withstand the airlines-but its a good snug fit and prevents any movement inside the case-has a tiny accessorie pocket though,compared to the TKL

since the TKL is multi-ply lam wood-i assume it will be stronger for those odd angled knocks