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Topic: Steve Hinson's Brand X Cases |
Scott Denniston
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Hahns Peak, Colorado, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2017 3:16 pm |
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I recently received a case from Steve for just the body of my Sho-Bud Professional. He makes split cases but I already had a solution for my hardware (pedal bar, legs,rods) that I'm using. I'm thrilled with this case!
It's tough, very lightweight, and well padded. I think the body is actually better protected from breakage than in the original heavy wood case. I sent Steve all the measurements of the body and it fits snugly in the case with a dense foam padding on every side. I'm very glad I went this way. I'll try & upload some shots.
With the top in place the foam siding hugs the body and the dense foam in the top meets the body. There is no movement or flopping around whatsoever. Thank you Steve.
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Hook Moore
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South Charleston,West Virginia
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L. M. English
From:
Augusta, GA, USA
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Posted 14 Feb 2017 5:36 am Re: Case
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| I PM'd Steve about building me a split case, and have had no response from him. Is he still building cases? |
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L. M. English
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Augusta, GA, USA
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Posted 14 Feb 2017 5:37 am Re: Case
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| I PM'd Steve about building me a split case, and have had no response from him. Is he still building cases? |
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George Seymour
From:
Notown, Vermont, USA
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Posted 14 Feb 2017 5:39 am
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Looking forward to mine, patience required
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Scott Denniston
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Hahns Peak, Colorado, USA
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Posted 14 Feb 2017 6:20 am
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| @ L.M. English: Sure he's still making them. I'm under the impression it's not his main gig and he's pretty busy so there's a little wait. I think you can reach him at stevehinson@comcast.net |
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William Liemandt
From:
New Mexico
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Posted 14 Feb 2017 10:14 am
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| I'm liking what I see and hear about these Brand X cases, and am thinking about ordering a split set. Nothing but good reviews. Has anyone lined the foam with a velour type cloth? Is that a purchase option? I prefer a soft interior and it shouldn't add that much to the overall weight. |
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Steve Hinson
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Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2017 5:14 pm Thanks!
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Thanks,Scott and Hook!Glad you like the cases!
LM,I think maybe you've heard from me by now...
George,thanks for your continuing patience!
William,I got a roll of velour here that
I've been looking at for a year!
One of these days i''m gonna figure out how to put it in a case...
We are also building single cases with or without wheels...
Still playing for a living,so thanks to all for being patient!
I'm moving fast as I can!
Thank you for your support!
Steve
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Charley Hill
From:
The Dirty South
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Posted 15 Feb 2017 6:16 pm
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By the way, "The Well Known Hinson" is a great player, too, aside from a great craftsman! Love catching your sets at the palace!
Great seeing you at the palace Friday night!
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 15 Feb 2017 7:41 pm
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I'm glad to see someone is making these cases again. I have one of the originals (pre-Brand X) for my Franklin. In fact, back in the early 80's, Paul Franklin Sr. tried to persuade me to move to Nashville and start making these cases as so many people loved them for all their gear around town and the original manufacturer had stopped producing them. I considered it briefly but obviously decided against it. But I'm glad Steve's doing it and I hope his business is thriving (which means selling them to lots of folks other than steel guitarists!)
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2017 6:11 am Thanks!
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Thanks,Charley!You are too kind!
I enjoy playing at the Palace with Mrs.Hinson and all the cats!
That night I saw you,Eddy,Billy Easton and several other players was fun...
Hope I see you again soon!
Steve
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 16 Feb 2017 7:44 am
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I have one set of pre-Brand X cases and I love it. I'm going to order another very soon because as much as I like mine (made by Woody) Steve's look even better!
Truly the best option for a steel guitar case.
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Leo Grassl
From:
Madison TN
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Posted 16 Feb 2017 12:53 pm
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Excellent cases. Excellent service. My go to flight case as well
as around town. Makes my heavy guitars a breeze to carry. Steve
is an all around great guy with a great product!
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2017 8:58 pm Thanks,Roger...
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Thanks,Roger...
We are trying different things with the cases...everybody who has built them
has had their own twist...
I'll be glad to fix you up when you are ready!
Steve
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2017 8:59 pm Thanks,Leo!
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Leo,I appreciate the plug...glad they worked out for you!
Great seeing you and Laura Mae at the Palace last week!
Thx
Steve
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jim flynn
From:
Salado,Texas
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Posted 17 Feb 2017 5:33 pm brand X cases
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We decided to use Steves' Brand X cases for the new premium
Lone Star Steel D-10's. I had remembered years ago having one and it was great.
Steve puts quality foam all around. These should last for a long time. The weight saving is incredible.
All Steve needs is some help getting them out. |
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Dick Chapple Sr
From:
Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2017 6:04 am Brand x case
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Hi Steve:
I sent you an email when you have a chance.
Thanks
Dick |
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Danny Naccarato
From:
Burleson, Texas
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Posted 29 Dec 2023 11:41 am
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| Steve, are you still building these cases? |
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Bill Cunningham
From:
Atlanta, Ga. USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2023 7:55 pm
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Funny that this topic resurfaces now…..
Yesterday I had the pleasure of talking with Randy Beavers for a while. This may have been discussed before but he says he used his Danny Bentley era fiber cases for all his fly dates. I believe Steve and Travis Toy do the same. There are probably others.
Just an FYI for anyone considering flying with their steel and wondering how these cases may hold up.
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Randall Palmore
From:
Albany,TX USA 76430
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Posted 31 Dec 2023 7:35 am Brand X case
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| Danny- Thanks for your inquiry and reviving this post. My back is ready for Steve’s cases! If hear back from him, please let know. Take care RP |
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Steve Mueller
From:
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2023 8:41 am
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Scott,
How much does that case for your ShoBud weigh?
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Danny Naccarato
From:
Burleson, Texas
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Posted 31 Dec 2023 8:43 am
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| I reached out on FB also. I'll let you know, buddy.... |
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2023 9:14 am
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| I think the fiber composite material for these cases is cost prohibitive know. |
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2024 12:05 pm
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| Johnie King wrote: |
| I think the fiber composite material for these cases is cost prohibitive know. |
Evidently it ain't too cost prohibitive...I'm still building them...
Anybody that needs one, get ahold of me...
We'll do something, if it's wrong...
Happy New Year
SH
PS-I flew my steel to Ireland in one of my cases last year...the airlines couldn't even knock it in tune... |
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