JackBaruth Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 My H-357 is complete and the folks at Heritage don't necessarily want to hold on to it until PSP IV. My two-year-old son is traveling near K-zoo in a couple of weeks with his mother and I think it would be fun to send him over to get it. Any recommendations for a case beyond the $149 SKB on Amazon? TKL doesn't appear to make one.
kbp810 Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 I guess I don't follow what you need here? You're trying to tell me your getting a 357, and you actually expect to be able to stop playing it long enough to put it in a case?
drfie Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Also if your son gets a hold of it, he may never give it up. Never too early, I say. Same applies for power tools. dan
NoNameBand Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Brent got a Gibby case for his Korina 357 and painted over the logo with a Heritage logo.
DetroitBlues Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 I guess I don't follow what you need here? You're trying to tell me your getting a 357, and you actually expect to be able to stop playing it long enough to put it in a case? You did catch the part about having a two year old, right?
MichYank Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Oh, just a two year old - they're easy. Wait until he's 14. You go wherever to pick him up, he'll come out with your favorite, not in a case and missing a string, throw it in the back seat, slam the door on it, get in and grunt. ...better get a good case!
Millennium Maestro Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 There is an epiphonie model that has been in production within the last few years, maybe a online retailer will have a case to fit and free shipping!
fxdx99 Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 this work? http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Firebird-Hardshell-Case?sku=540825&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=26045580
JackBaruth Posted April 28, 2011 Author Posted April 28, 2011 this work? http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Firebird-Hardshell-Case?sku=540825&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=26045580 I've read that the Epi case is both Chinese-made and insufficiently protective of the headstock. Collective wisdom of the mylespaul forum is that the current Gib case is the best and most supportive. I don't understand why TKL doesn't have one.
DeLorean Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 TKL makes the case, their model number is 8832. Any dealer can order one. You don't need to use that ugly SKB case, and don't need to paint over any G or E brand logos. I'll include a picture of my new 357 in one when I receive the guitar (being made at the same time as Jack's, so...).
skydog52 Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 I purchased Epi cases for both of my 357s and they have worked fine. They're a big case!
FredZepp Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 I wonder if this clearance TKL is new and still in stock..? ( You'll want to make sure this model case will work..they call it an Explorer case) TKL 8832 case CLEARANCE Guitar Center http://www.tkl.com/scaleimg.php?in=8832.jpg&sc=*&txt=&descx=TKL%20Prestige%20End-Bound%20Xpl-Style%20Guitar%20Case This is TKL's hardshell case series. Prestige Series™ cases include the following features:TKL's Multi-Ply, Hand-Laminated Wood Shell TKL's Arch-Top Reinforcement System™ TKL's Heavy-Duty Durahyde™ Covering TKL's Providence Forge® Steel-Plated Hardware TKL's Comfort Grip™ Molded Handle TKL's Contoured, Thickly-Padded, Soft Plush Interior TKL's Spacious Accessory Compartment TKL's Traditional Neck Support System™ TKL's 24/7 Protection® TKL's Limited Lifetime Warranty Inside Dimensions Length Upper Bout Lower Bout Depth Waist 42.500" 15.500" 15.500" 3.000" 0.000"
JackBaruth Posted April 28, 2011 Author Posted April 28, 2011 TKL makes the case, their model number is 8832. Any dealer can order one. You don't need to use that ugly SKB case, and don't need to paint over any G or E brand logos. I'll include a picture of my new 357 in one when I receive the guitar (being made at the same time as Jack's, so...). Good to know. I actually CALLED the folks at TKL today and the young lady said it wouldn't fit. I'm not sure, however, that she was totally sure what a Firebird was. She said it was for a Thunderbird bass.
NoNameBand Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Good to know. I actually CALLED the folks at TKL today and the young lady said it wouldn't fit. I'm not sure, however, that she was totally sure what a Firebird was. She said it was for a Thunderbird bass. Thunderbird/Firebird, are the same shape. Maybe a difference in length?
DeLorean Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Good to know. I actually CALLED the folks at TKL today and the young lady said it wouldn't fit. I'm not sure, however, that she was totally sure what a Firebird was. She said it was for a Thunderbird bass. Here it is on the TKL website: http://www.tkl.com/site_item_details.php?pn=TKL%208832&descx=TKL+Prestige+End-Bound+Xpl-Style+Guitar+Case I have one sitting here waiting for my H357, it is guitar length not bass length. As I said, I will post a picture of my 357 in this case when I get the instrument in hand...
totonka Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Jack, I got one of these for my H127 and it fit like a glove. Construction is sturdy and it was from a little shop up in North Royalton, Ohio, by Cleveland. Don't know if they have one for a Firebird, but it might be worth a call. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-DELUXE-VINTAGE-TWEED-GUITAR-HARD-CASE-FITS-FENDER-/190526417770?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2c5c426b6a
smurph1 Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Brent got a Gibby case for his Korina 357 and painted over the logo with a Heritage logo. that's what I was going to say..Talk to Brent about it..
brentrocks Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Brent got a Gibby case for his Korina 357 and painted over the logo with a Heritage logo. yes i did!
brentrocks Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 I purchased Epi cases for both of my 357s and they have worked fine. They're a big case! VERY BIG
Guest HRB853370 Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 My H-357 is complete and the folks at Heritage don't necessarily want to hold on to it until PSP IV. My two-year-old son is traveling near K-zoo in a couple of weeks with his mother and I think it would be fun to send him over to get it. Any recommendations for a case beyond the $149 SKB on Amazon? TKL doesn't appear to make one. Dang Baruth, didn't even know you were having one built!
Guest HRB853370 Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 I've read that the Epi case is both Chinese-made and insufficiently protective of the headstock. Collective wisdom of the mylespaul forum is that the current Gib case is the best and most supportive. I don't understand why TKL doesn't have one. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HERITAGE DOESNT HAVE ONE! IF THEY MAKE THE GUITAR THEY SHOULD PROVIDE THE CASE!
brentrocks Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Hey Jack..is it a sunburst? i think i saw it the other day.
JackBaruth Posted April 29, 2011 Author Posted April 29, 2011 Hey Jack..is it a sunburst? i think i saw it the other day. It is. How's it look? Wolfe didn't really give me any details, I have no idea what pickups or anything are in it.
kbp810 Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Hey Jack..is it a sunburst? i think i saw it the other day. Any chance you saw a 157 laying around as well? I'm curious as to how it's progessing.
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