hiscox GAD does not fit selmer sized guitar

Archtop Eddy

I assume madpiper that you mean you ordered the Hiscox GAD model. I too will be interested in seeing if your lefty Shopis/Favino fits since the 77 Favino I have is also a lefty. Like I said with the jumbo size case I received (LA GJ), it's a bit big. It would be nice to know if the GAD would fit the guitar better. AE

frater

dennis wrote:

BTW i was at their offices for an entirely different reason; one that will definitely interest GJ fans around the world, more details to come soon!

Godin will produce GJ guitars? That would be great news!

jscook777

Dennis,

Do you know the model name or number of this case? I'd REALLY like to get one.

Thanks!
Jason

Al Watsky

FWIW
A case being a bit large is not a problem. Too small is a problem. Not too large.
Most damage when shipping comes from twisting or crushing. A too large case can actually provide more protection from both of those possibilities. Very little damage is caused by the guitar moving in the case.
In a perfect world of course it would be , perfect=perfect fit in every dimension , but as a practical matter a bit of closed cell foam or a rolled hand towel will be all you need to solve the "large case" problem.
The good thing about the Hiscox is that although you will sometimes see the shells crack the guitars survive.
When I was shipping my guitars under the plane in Hiscox cases it was a regular event to epoxy the shells after every tour. Never had any damage to the guitar though. This went on for years, still have that case BTW and could use it again if I needed to , its mighty road worn though.
Just loosen the strings and pad the interior if necessary and your good to go.

shega

Thought I would update this thread. I purchased a Hoffee for my Dupont.

It was $1100, but what are you gonna do? You fall in love with a guitar, live with it for 17 years and want to give it the life it deserves. We played together, sang together, traveled together, and after all these years, I could tell it wanted a nicer home. Given all we've been through, I thought it was the least I could do for it.

Any questions about the Hoffee purchasing process are welcome.

I still want one of the cases Denis mentioned earlier in the thread. Haven't seen any sign of them online.

Al Watsky

Jeff Hoffee the maker of Hoffee cases is an easy guy to do business with , I own 3 of his cases for various instruments and they are all top notch.
Easy to order, no excessive delivery times ,excellent fit and finish and near bomb proof.
If the guitar warrants it spend the money and never worry about checking your guitar again.

Al Watsky

FWIW
Had a fellow come in with a Lowden guitar yesterday. Small bodied nylon string. Not sure of the model. Lowdens come from the factory in a Hiscox case. I don't know that there is a standard model Hiscox that would form fit this guitar its almost parlor sized. The from the factory solution was foam blocks covered with matching material. Works well. Covered and hot melt glued to the interior about 5 blocks of varying sizes which make for a custom fit.
Feel free to pad your Hiscox case.

Campusfive

I had the same body length problem when trying to use a GAD for my 16" ES-150. There was about 1"-2" of extra space at the bottom.

My solution was to borrow a foam pad from my Case Extreme Clam. They come with 5" x 2" x 1" pads, and I cut one in half lengthwise. I put one on either side of the end pin, and it fit snuggly, and there was no movement of the guitar inside the case.

I'm actually on the plane finishing my fit trip gigging with the Pro II level GAD, and while it's not be checked, it did make it possible to carry it on on each leg of the trip. Can't do that with a clam. (and I've happily used the Clam for 10 years - and almost all of the time, the guitar was inside a gig bag inside the clam. Never once had a problem, but it just got to be too much of hassle with airport pickup.)

bopster

shega wrote: »

Thought I would update this thread. I purchased a Hoffee
I still want one of the cases Denis mentioned earlier in the thread. Haven't seen any sign of them online.

I ordered my TRIC case here:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TRICCaseDLX?device=m&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CjkKEQjwk9CcBRDEopHmnZa5td8BEiQAr2BckD-RYNVLtYKlOK7wpmM9_gOAHd1loAHfxKnVF0ucXA3w_wcB

Campusfive

By the way, I emailed Hiscox about the extra space, and they said they'd send me some pads to fill it in.

At the end of the day, for an historic instrument like an ES-150, I'll eventually be buying a Hoffee. But it's nice to know that I can get by with the Hiscox for a while.