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Topic: Cases for Lap Steels? |
Ryan Lunenfeld
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2020 10:30 am |
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Does anyone have suggestions for a lap steel case?
My eh 185's original case's handle is breaking:-(... interesting that it's got newspaper underneath the leather!
I'd really like something light, but also protective... Love this thing, but also want to play it out! |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2020 11:00 am
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I use NcSTAR CV2906 Tactical Rifle Bags. They're available in various colors and lengths. From about $20.00 to $25.00.
A word to the wise -- be careful walking through airports. |
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Bill Sinclair
From:
Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Ryan Lunenfeld
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2020 11:33 am
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One of the Main issues besides the handle breaking ... is the weight ! Haha... not fun to carry around an eh 185 with just one handle. I guess a case with a shoulder or back strap would be great.
I love freaking out guitarists with how heavy the 185 is haha 😂 |
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Bill Groner
From:
QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 23 Dec 2020 12:55 pm
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I got the one Jack posted. I wasn't real happy with it. I would rather have a compartment with a zipper. I had a tone bar roll out on the floor of my Jeep. It doesn't close well enough for small items. Just my $.02
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Bob Russell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2020 8:14 pm Re: Cases for Lap Steels?
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| Ryan Lunenfeld wrote: |
Does anyone have suggestions for a lap steel case?
My eh 185's original case's handle is breaking:-(... interesting that it's got newspaper underneath the leather!
I'd really like something light, but also protective... Love this thing, but also want to play it out! |
Cordoba makes a really nice baritone uke bag that fits my Chandler lap steel well.
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Bob Womack
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2020 5:06 am
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Gretsch makes a nice padded gig bag for their steels.
It has a zip close pocket. You'll have to figure out if your guitar will fit. Available around, including Sweetwater and Amazon, for $29.99. I carry my Gretsch back and forth to the studio across a loading dock in it.
Bob
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Stephen Abruzzo
From:
Philly, PA
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Darryl Dunmore
From:
El Lay
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Posted 26 Dec 2020 3:37 am
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Do a Google search for a mountain dulcimer case or gig bag.
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2020 6:28 am
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| I once found a case for a Supro lap steel in the archery and rifle case section of a local outdoor supply store. |
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Charles Stange
From:
San Francisco, California
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Posted 26 Dec 2020 9:13 am
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if your not looking for the cheapest thing you can get. both Morrell & Goldtone offer a "Universal" Hardshell Case for Lap Steel.
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Ian McLatchie
From:
Sechelt, British Columbia
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Posted 28 Dec 2020 10:36 pm
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| On Bob Stone's recommendation, about a decade ago I purchased a 34" Bulldog tactical rifle bag. I can't imagine a better choice for most lap steels. I use mine for my Rickenbachers but have also used it for Supros and a number of other steels (I think there may be a longer version, as well, which would better accommodate long-scale instruments). It's heavily padded, has a rugged zipper, handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. Better yet, it also has two large, zippered pockets large enough to carry all your accessories and an 8" x 11" binder. As I say, it's some years since I purchased mine but I assume they're still in production. I'm not about to check, though. When I tried to buy one for a student three or four years ago an alert from the NSA or some such agency flashed on my screen saying that the item was prohibited for export and that I was being monitored. So yes, I'd definitely heed Jack's advice about carrying any rifle bag through an airport. I remember a while back hearing about the SWAT team being deployed to the Calgary airport when someone was seen carrying one holding what turned out to be a guitar. |
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 29 Dec 2020 7:08 am Case for my KOA Santa Fe
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Here is a Baritone Ukulele Case I got from Guitar Center On-Line for under 50 dollars including shipping.
I had to cut the accessories box out from under the neck - no super big deal, vacuum out some debris.
In my situation I add some black Fleece from walmart to add some small padding to stop flop around.
The Guitar is my Last Koa SantaFe - I've never advertised. (Ryan - Hint - Hint)
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 29 Dec 2020 11:21 am
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Todd Clinesmith supplies Blue Heron soft cases with his lap steels and they seem pretty good.
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Jim Pollard
From:
Cedar Park, Texas, USA
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David Irving
From:
South Australia, Australia
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Posted 31 Jan 2021 7:19 pm
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Like a couple of others above, I've found shotgun cases are perfect.
You might need to remove the existing foam and replace it with high-density stuff, though. |
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Brad Richard
From:
Chisago City, Minnesota
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Gene Tani
From:
Pac NW
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Posted 1 Feb 2021 10:26 pm
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I just noticed TKL makes a lap gig bag, I have another of theirs that i Can't identify, good bag. About 34 inches long, pretty deep and holds 2 lap steels comfortably.
https://reverb.com/item/7779639-tkl-4629-black-belt-traditional-lap-steel-guitar-soft-case?
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Jim Pitman
From:
Waterbury Ctr. VT 05677 USA
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Posted 4 Feb 2021 5:18 pm
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If you enjoy "making"
I've made a couple cases for lap and pedal steel guitars. A quick case can be made using 3/4" clear pine for the front back and sides. Cap the top and bottom with 1/4" Luan. Make an enclosed box then cut in two halves on the table saw. Dry wall screws and wood glue for the sides, front and back. many small nails and glue for top and bottom.
The appointments are up to you. This makes for a rugged lightweight case.
I've never been lucky enough to find the right size in anything pre-made. |
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