Case Inner Foam Replacement?

[Bill Eisele]

Hi all,

I have a 1990's Cedar Creek "thermometer" hard shell case (have posted on here before about it) where the interior foam below the plush lining has hardened. I am thinking it's probably time to do something about besides working it back to a semi-soft state with my hands. It's otherwise a nice case in great shape. Has anyone either tried to remove the plush lining and done the replacement themselves or have sent it off to someone who knows how to repair cases using glues that won't damage nitro finishes? Or just purchase something like a good TKL case and be done with it? I am thinking by the time the case is shipped back and forth and with labor and materials cost the cost of repair could be around $1000 USD or more. And, if I try to do it myself it could possibly turn into a huge mess! Please let me know if you have any experience with either the DIY approach or sending a case off for repair.

Thanks,

Bill

[Cunamara]

I wonder if an upholstery company could do that locally for you. Looks like there are a bunch of them in Santa Fe.

[Bill Eisele]

I wonder if an upholstery company could do that locally for you. Looks like there are a bunch of them in Santa Fe.

Excellent suggestion! Yes, there are a number of them here. As long as they are willing to use the foam and non-corrosive glues that I would provide them. I will check in with them. Thanks!

[oldane]

I'd just get a new case. Take a look at Hiscox. Well reputed, sensible price, sturdy, light weight. I have one for my Strat - no complaints.

[Bob_Ross]

Take a look at Hiscox.

Great cases, but I'm fairly certain they went out of business -- or perhaps just got out of the instrument case side of the business -- not too long ago.
The folks over on the Wal Bass forum were recently bemoaning this loss and wondering what would replace Hiscox; looks like a new Wal now ships with a Gator case rather than a Hiscox.

[Woody Sound]

Great cases, but I'm fairly certain they went out of business -- or perhaps just got out of the instrument case side of the business -- not too long ago.
The folks over on the Wal Bass forum were recently bemoaning this loss and wondering what would replace Hiscox; looks like a new Wal now ships with a Gator case rather than a Hiscox.

Yes, Gator makes something like the Hiscox, but this still seems to be current and active:

Musical Instrument Cases | Hard Guitar Cases | Leading Manufacturer – Hiscox Cases

[grahambop]

I believe the guy running Hiscox in the UK decided to retire, and the business is now operating from Poland.

[Hammertone]

Yes, Gator makes something like the Hiscox, but this still seems to be current and active:
Musical Instrument Cases | Hard Guitar Cases | Leading Manufacturer – Hiscox Cases

Yes, Hiscox was sold and has resumed operations in Poland.

[Bob_Ross]

Ah, indeed: I just went to the "Contact Us" page on the Hiscox website, and it lists their address as

Hiscox Cases Poland
ul. Wiejska 1
05-500 Warsaw - Mysiadlo
POLAND, EU

So, disregard my previous concerns, go for the Hiscox, they are great cases!


...unless you're not in Europe, and then maybe consider a Gator. Or a Calton if you seriously value your instrument.

[Bill Eisele]

I'd just get a new case. Take a look at Hiscox. Well reputed, sensible price, sturdy, light weight. I have one for my Strat - no complaints.

I have ordered a TKL case that will fit the guitar. I am planning to use it while I get the original case repaired at a local upholstery shop and I may use it permanently. And, one point I did have Hiscox case for another guitar and it was great case. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Bill Eisele]

Ah, indeed: I just went to the "Contact Us" page on the Hiscox website, and it lists their address as

Hiscox Cases Poland
ul. Wiejska 1
05-500 Warsaw - Mysiadlo
POLAND, EU

So, disregard my previous concerns, go for the Hiscox, they are great cases!


...unless you're not in Europe, and then maybe consider a Gator. Or a Calton if you seriously value your instrument.

Wondering if anyone has experience with the Polish Hiscox cases. Are they of comparable quality?

[grahambop]

Just got an email from Hiscox saying they have now ceased production for good, the Polish company that took over production has decided it cannot continue, for some reason.

[Bill Eisele]

Just got an email from Hiscox saying they have now ceased production for good, the Polish company that took over production has decided it cannot continue, for some reason.

I received the same email. Sad to see Hiscox cases not continuing into the future. I owned one made in England and it was of very high quality. And with the small cushions they provided the guitar fitted perfectly inside the case.