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Topic: Custom Covers - most like D2F |
Mike Vallandigham
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Martinez, CA
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Posted 5 Jun 2018 12:05 pm |
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It's so unfortunate that Tom Palmer has left us, not only did D2F provide fantastic covers and service, but Tom was a really nice guy, I enjoyed the times we chatted via email.
What other companies are around that provide similar covers and service? I really like the look, feel and fit of D2F, and I need another cover for a new guitar.
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Larry Baker
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Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 5 Jun 2018 2:28 pm
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LeAnn Sharp at Sharp covers Nashville, does a great job. I'm happy with mine.
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Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
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Lee Baucum
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McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Lee Warren
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Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 5 Jun 2018 5:45 pm
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Does anyone know what kind of material D2F used for their covers?
It certainly had a nice feel to it, and was rigid enough to hold it's shape and be be quite form fitting, IIRC.
(I'm just curious about the material, and am in no way throwing shade on the other folks who make great covers).
Lee
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Lee Baucum
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McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Pete Bailey
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Seattle, WA
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Posted 5 Jun 2018 7:30 pm
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I saved this D2F Covers history text from the website when it was still up. Tom explains the origin of the cover design and, helpful as always, specifies the exact material too.
He was a really great guy and I was glad to have known him.
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Most of my life I have been a salesman, musician, and gear head. In 1997 I took up playing the pedal steel guitar. The lead guitar player for the band that I was in at the time was experienced in upholstery and commercial fabrics. He asked me if I would like him to make a cover for my pedal steel guitar and I thought it would be a great idea.
As he carefully measured the dimensions of my instrument, I told him I would like to keep the instrument plugged in and ready to play without having to remove the instrument cable. A week later he delivered the nicest, most professionally made cover I had ever seen for a steel guitar, complete with a cut out for the instrument cable.
The material was a Polyester Vinyl Canvas which was bonded to a quarter inch of foam padding with a nylon tricot interior. I was more than impressed with the workmanship and quality of this cover. I immediately had him make a cover for my amplifier (I still use that cover to this day). |
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Bobby D. Jones
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West Virginia, USA
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Posted 5 Jun 2018 7:33 pm Custom Covers-most like D2F
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I build covers for local musicians, Steels, Amps. and Key Boards.
I build covers from Marine Grade Naga Hyde. It is the heaviest, Toughest and Ultra Violet (Sun resistant) material to make covers from. |
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Lee Warren
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Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 5 Jun 2018 7:57 pm
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Hey Pete,
Thanks for the quote and insight!
It's exactly what I was hoping to find out.
Lee |
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Trey Lambert
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 5 Jun 2018 7:58 pm
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Just got a cover from Leann. I like it! |
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Mitchell Smithey
From:
Dallas, USA
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Posted 5 Jun 2018 11:29 pm
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| Studio Slips in California makes fantastic covers. |
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George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2018 4:20 am Custom covers most like D2F
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I just got in my first cover from from TUKI. They get all my business from now on. I have had D2F and the
TUKI wins hands down. They use a thicker 1/2" padding. They have a flap that tucks underneath the handle, and a 2" wide removable Velcro strap that goes underneath the amp so the cover can't slide up. They shipped fast. They have covers for 15,000 different products already on file. Not only that, they make custom covers at no extra charge. Made of the same material as D2F. Check out their website. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 6 Jun 2018 4:26 am
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I have D2F and bought two TUKI covers after D2F folded.
If I wanted a padded cover I would go for TUKI. |
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Mike Vallandigham
From:
Martinez, CA
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Posted 6 Jun 2018 8:29 am
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Thanks for all the replies, guys.
I just don't care for vinyl. The D2F spoiled me.
Like some mentioned, the way the material holds shape, and the look and feel I prefer.
Studio Slips looks promising.
Funny thing, I have D2F cover for a Big-Box Marshall head, and apart from the depth of the cover (it hangs low) it fits my new guitar exactly. If only it didn't have a hole in the top for the handle... |
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Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2018 3:04 pm Custom Covers - most like D2F
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Mike,
I just spoke with Sean Davin, who was formerly employed by Tom Palmer and used to make all the covers for D2F back when they were in business. Sean now works for a company in Seattle by the name of Commercial Fabric Manufacturers (CFM).
https://commercialfabricmfg.com/
CFM is currently supplying D2F style covers for Telonics (amp and cabinet covers and volume pedal pouches).
Unfortunately, Tom's son, Franklin shut down the D2F business and took all the patterns with him after Tom's passing. Sean told me that he'd be willing to start making D2F style leg bags, so I agreed to send him one of mine to copy, so CFM could at least start providing those for now. Who knows, perhaps they may be willing to get into the steel guitar and amp cover business, at least on a limited basis.
Stay tuned...
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Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
http://www.steelguitarwest.com
Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
ZumSteel Authorized Service Technician
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Billy McCombs
From:
Bakersfield California, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2018 5:15 pm
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That's great news Lynn I have 2 Steel and 2 Amp covers by D2F they fit perfect look great, and are well made.
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J R Rose
From:
Keota, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2018 7:32 pm
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You Will Like Leann Sharp's Covers. They feel just right and fit right and Look Right. I have two steel covers and a Milkman Half & Half cover on the way. J.R.
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