I need to be schooled on cases

[HodgdonExtreme]

Originally Posted by whvick

So why did you pay more for the Geib... fashion or function/protection?

I guess you could call it fashion. The Geib looks, feels and SMELLS much classier - and suits my nice new Martin better. I think, anyway!

I don't travel much with my nice wood guitars, so weight/ease of transport wasn't a concern.

I think protection of the two is probably very similar.

[Tony Burns]

Decent TKL Geib cases ( Martin and tkl brand name ones ) are a decent case -
but not all blow molded cases are the same - Last year ( about this time of year )
Musicians friend had a 100 off a purchase of 500 or more , so i made the leap of faith ( by advice i got from this forum ) and bought a Hiscox Artist model
( their top of the line in black ) it was almost the same price as a new Geib case- It is one of the finest cases ive ever seen for the money -would buy another one in a heart beat .

[docwatsonfan]

Originally Posted by whvick

So why is the Geib more desirable...fashion or Function/protection?

function

the Geib style has plenty of room by the headstock, and sometimes by the neck join to put in case humidifiers

I make my own, and you can use a pretty good size soap dish under the headstock

the SKB won't allow it, at least the ones I've had.....

[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by whvick

…Are plywood cases better because of fashion or function?
School me. Thanks
whvick

Hi whvick

Sounds like you already know what you need.

Is a Calton more protective than an ABS case. Sure, and 3 times heavier.

Not every guitar cries out for a $1200 case.

My Voyage-Air travels around in it's soft sided backpack.

[whvick]

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi whvick



Sounds like you already know what you need.



Is a Calton more protective than an ABS case. Sure, and 3 times heavier.



Not every guitar cries out for a $1200 case.



My Voyage-Air travels around in it's soft sided backpack.

I think I am going with the plastic cases mostly for the light weight.
What started me thinking was the passion I saw in a few people for the GEIB type cases, and I wanted to be sure I was not missing an important point.
Thanks

[Silly Moustache]

I dislike thermo (or thermos) plastic cases.
I detest "gig bags"
TKL Geib style for me however in the unlikely case of my ever flying with a guitar again, I'd either use one of my old stock Hiscox cases, (short flight in Europe) or if revisiting the USA I'd borrow a Calton case from a good friend)

I feel that my guitars are safer for normal use in plywood cases.

[jaymarsch]

My four main guitars all came with the Geib style cases (two in black and two in tan tweed) and they have served me well. For driving back and forth to lessons, worshops, gigs, etc., I use a Gator Transit Bag. If I needed more protection in a lighter package, I would probably pop for a Reunion Blues bag.

Best,
Jayne

[HodgdonExtreme]

I think a wooden case will also slow down humidity changes within the case - because it is also holds onto moisture - unlike a plastic case.

[merlin666]

Originally Posted by HodgdonExtreme

I think a wooden case will also slow down humidity changes within the case - because it is also holds onto moisture - unlike a plastic case.

Is that a good or a bad thing when it's in the deep of winter and the case humidifier is working hard. I have four guitars in cases with Oasis humidifers, but just run one case hygrometer. Had it in the jumbo in a wooden TKL case all winter so far with room humidity below 20% for the last two months, but the inside of the guitar above 60%. May be a bit high, but at least it's not drying out I think.

[HodgdonExtreme]

Originally Posted by merlin666

Is that a good or a bad thing when it's in the deep of winter and the case humidifier is working hard. I have four guitars in cases with Oasis humidifers, but just run one case hygrometer. Had it in the jumbo in a wooden TKL case all winter so far with room humidity below 20% for the last two months, but the inside of the guitar above 60%. May be a bit high, but at least it's not drying out I think.

Fair point, I guess the case's thirst for moisture could be considered either good or bad depending on perspective.

I think slowing down humidity changes is generally a good thing, myself.