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Topic: SKB Type Cases For Steel |
John Rickard
From:
Phoenix (It's A Dry Heave) AZ
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Posted 22 Feb 2005 9:19 pm |
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Does anyone make an SKB type case that would fit an average size D-10 Pedal Steel. I am trying to find one with a handle and wheels similar to this:
http://www.skbcases.com/product/pro_audio/stand/skb-H4816w.html
This is a bit large, my dimensions are 31" X 8" X 16" or a bit larger. The SKB style is desirable because of the weight factor (airline limits). Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
JR |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 23 Feb 2005 12:20 pm
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| John, I adapted a SKB double recurve bowcase to take my MCI D10. It is a little longer than needed but this gives you a bit of room in the case for other stuff. The case also has wheels. With the guitar and all the bits in the case it weighs in at 34KGs. [This message was edited by Paddy Long on 23 February 2005 at 12:20 PM.] |
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David Spires
From:
Millersport, OH
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Posted 23 Feb 2005 5:52 pm
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An SKB style case is a great idea for reducing the weight, but a word to the wise: I saw 2 different SKB cases cracked and ruined just this year in about 8 fly dates with Jo Dee Messina's crew...
I just went ahead with a more heavy-duty ATA flight case - hoping they won't tear it up that quickly.
but - it does bring my Carter in at 66.5 lbs - $25 extra each way on anything but Southwest.
Good Luck,
David Spires |
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Garth Highsmith
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Posted 19 Mar 2005 6:33 pm
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 19 Mar 2005 8:20 pm
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| Sierra used to make these, custom foamed for steel guitars, but don't know if they still do or not... |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 20 Mar 2005 12:55 am
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| You might check with Texas Case in Stephenville,Texas- last I knew they were looking into that. |
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r johnson
From:
flatrock mi
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Posted 20 Mar 2005 6:20 am
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I bought a moulded case manufactured by a company called GATOR. They are available through American Music Supply, probably Musican's Friend, Sam Ash etc. The case i bought was a key board case it had several pad that could be placed where ever they were needed within the case. It had wheels.
This one came from a local music store, it was bought on sale for $99.00. I shipped a Sierra D-10 with the fold up legs to Japan
in this cas and it arrived with no damage.
Something to consider.
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Smiley Roberts
From:
Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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Posted 20 Mar 2005 10:19 am
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You might wanna check w/ Maurice Anderson on this,as they used to pack their steels in these type of cases.
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Tommy Roten
From:
Trondheim, Norway
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Posted 21 Mar 2005 12:27 am
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Hey Bob, I talked to the bass player in my band yesterday, he works at capro, and he said that they are making a flight for you. A good choice, I got a flight for my Franklin D-10 for about a month ago, and it was great! Here are some pictures:
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Franklin D-10, MSA D-10, Goodrich, ProfexII, Mosvalve, Eminence 12"
www.tommy-steel.com
pertrot@frisurf.no
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Doylestown, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 21 Mar 2005 6:43 am
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| Tommy- what's the weight on your case alone? |
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 21 Mar 2005 8:14 am
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Tommy,
Is your case the plastic or plywood model ?
I ordered the plastic one. I can't wait to get mine.
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intonation help
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Tommy Roten
From:
Trondheim, Norway
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Posted 21 Mar 2005 8:35 am
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Bob, I have the plastic model, and Dave, it weighs about 11 kg, or 23 pounds.
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Franklin D-10, MSA D-10, Goodrich, ProfexII, Mosvalve, Eminence 12"
www.tommy-steel.com
pertrot@frisurf.no
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Glenn Suchan
From:
Austin, Texas
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Posted 21 Mar 2005 9:48 am
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Just a little note here concerning SKB cases or any cases made from high-impact plastic: If you're intending to check the case on an airline as baggage, verify an ATA rating from the manufacturer BEFORE you buy the case. Low-cost and low-weight should be purchase considerations only after verifiying the durability and flight worthiness of the case. Afterall, the last thing you want to deal with on air travel is a destroyed instrument.
Keep on pickin'!
Glenn[This message was edited by Glenn Suchan on 21 March 2005 at 10:29 AM.] |
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Tom Mortensen
From:
Nashville TN
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Posted 21 Mar 2005 4:58 pm
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As of March 1, 2005 Southwest Airlines has lowered their limit to 50 lbs.
$25 up to 70 lbs.
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