Guitar hardcase

[tomahawk54]

This will be a little different than the other stuff I've made in the past.
I just finished up my first hardcase build and wanted to show it off.

the case open, with my Starcaster

the hardware

the carrying handle

I built it for only around $45 and it fits my Starcaster perfectly.
the latches, hinges, and handle are from home depot.
the fabric and foam are from Johann fabrics.
and the corners are from rockler.
I already had the 3/4" plywood.

Let me know what you think!
Comments and constructive criticism are welcome.

 

[DFM]

It looks great, it is a good thing that I have been trained to see camouflage.

 

[karlkuehn]

Very nice looking case, although the green lining makes your super-rare Starcaster look just like one of my Stratocasters!

 

[R2]

Good looking case.[]

 

[tomahawk54]

thanks, I tried to find black or grey lining, but no-one where I live carries anything but green. the foam was probably the most expensive part of the whole project.

 

[ahoiberg]

that's sweet! a fun looking project. what kind of fabric is it lined with?

 

[tomahawk54]

just some cotton-camo cloth I bought at a fabric store.
I glued it on using spray adhesive.

 

[ahoiberg]

sorry, i meant on the inside, or is that just the foam?

 

[Dan_F]

CAUTION---Look out for that foam!!!! It may well have plasticizers (compounds to keep the foam soft and pliable) in it that will attack your guitar's finish over time it turn it soft. I had a Calzone pro level hardshell road case with foam that had some sort of flocking over it. Over the years the flocking or whatever it was wore off, and the foam started melting the finish on my guitar.

Dan

 

[tomahawk54]

thanks for the tip, I never would have thought of that.
I don't really store my guitar in it so I won't make a big stink over it this time, but on my next one I think I'll use felt or something. It'll be a heck of a lot cheaper that way too!

 

[Ozzy]

That looks great. I may have to make one for my Strat.

 

[tomahawk54]

I might be making another hardcase for a friend this week, so I'll be sure and get a bunch of pics and maybe even make a tutorial.