Super Lightweight Foam Case ?

jscook777 · February 2014

Bopster- Awesome. I think I may go with the Tric also. I have an M30 also, so I'll appreciate the report!

bopster · February 2014

Well, Tric arrived today. This thing is very light, and is really like a bike helmet for your guitar!

The foam top and bottom have a tongue in groove seal that I haven't seen on a light case. Storage compartment fits strings, cable and my Headway preamp. The space below the headstock is a good fit for my Pro 70 mic.

The interior is a velveteen like other cases. I needed to use a soft pouch I loaded with a small foam piece for a perfect fit (Altamira M-30). With the top closed, the guitar does not move. Neck is supported well. It has backpack straps, and zippers shut. My only complaints are 1) the lid strap is long, and needs attention when closing the case so it stays inside, and 2) there are no little "feet" on the outside that let the case sit on a surface like other cases.

I'm certainly satisfied, and think it's a great deal more protection than a gigbag.

Hope the pics help you see some of the features, jscook777!

jscook777 · February 2014

Dude. Thank you very much for taking the time to post those pictures and review!

One question:
Does the lid touch the top of the bridge when it's shut?

I also have a Headway preamp and love it.....

bopster · February 2014

jscook777 since the guitar does not move in any direction when the case is shaken, I assume the bridge touches the top.

Tom Landman · February 2014

jonpowl wrote: »

I don't know how well this fits the post but supposedly, you can carry your guitar on airplanes. Here are a couple of links about the new regulations: http://www.guitarworld.com/acoustic-nation-alert-you-can-carry-your-guitar-it-s-law
And the full text:
http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/reauthorization/media/PLAW-112publ95[1].pdf

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/govt-fails-issue-rules-musical-instruments-22511932

Jim Kaznosky · February 2014

jscook777 wrote: »

Thanks guys.

Jim- Does the Wolf Pak push down on the bridge of your Selmer? The specs say 3.5" depth which I think could be a little shallow for my guitar.

It might. I'll check later.

jscook777 · February 2014

Thanks Bopster.

MattHenry · February 2014

I was the guy Craig mentioned who got the custom case from Glen Chronkite. I went with that option because Craig's Reunion Blues case was such an ideal fit without any wasted space.

Long story short, I got a high quality, snug-fitting, cordura case from Glen but it cost over $300 and he was a jerk to deal with from start to finish. He was sour in his dealings via email and several times left me for weeks without a reply even after I paid him.