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Possible source for inexpensive baroque guitar and vihuela cases

I am waiting for the delivery of a baroque guitar and was researching economical sources for cases. I came across two possibilites.

The 3/8-1/2 case looks like it will fit my guitar. I have yet to find out the final length. All other dimensions are perfect. The 3/4 case would fit the length with some to spare but will need padding along the sides.

Anyone else have a good source?

Steven

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Permalink Reply by mel on February 5, 2011 at 0:37

Depends upon your definition of inexpensive. All the suggestions you list are for ready made cases where the guitar may or may not fit. In my experience if you have a Vobaom style guitar with a 66 to 68 cm mensur you will need a standard classical guitar case. This will work but you will need to fit some foam inserts to keep it from bouncing. As for fitted cases: the only reasonably priced vendor that I've come across in the US is Cedar Creek cases. They can make a custom fitted case that will withstand a fair amount of abuse . Though not as elegant or light as the Kingham cases they are much more durable. Last time I had them make a case for me it was about $200. US. Of course the usual caveat: customer service is less than stellar.

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Permalink Reply by Michael. N. on February 5, 2011 at 11:32

For an off the peg and relatively cheap case, the TKL 7875 is one of the better alternatives. It does feature ply construction, a much better alternative to compressed fibre.

In the US it retails for around $85 (an absolute bargain!). In the UK it's more like £110. Unfortunately shipping, tax and import duty takes it's toll on the Europeans.

Lacote's and other similar Romantic Guitars, Panormo and Voboam's should all fit. A certain amount of internal padding is required, especially with Lacote's. Check with the dimensions given on the TKL website.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Day on February 6, 2011 at 4:36

See this thread:

http://earlyguitar.ning.com/forum/topics/fitted-case-for-baroque-gu...

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Permalink Reply by Valéry Sauvage on February 7, 2011 at 9:28

I bought a case for a romantic guitar, made on mesure from an italian compagny :

RCH di Chiaramoni R., R. & C Contrada Marignano 62018 Potenza Picena (MC) (Italy) Tel: + 39 0733 676 458 fax: +39 0733 870 226

http://www.rchcases.it/casesconstruction.htm

the cost (including taxes and shipping in Europe) was 125 euros...

They of course make cases for all types of guitars, vihuela, baroque, lutes...

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Permalink Reply by Jelma van Amersfoort on February 7, 2011 at 10:15

Hi Valery, how is that case? Is it good? Did you send a drawing?

Best, Jelma

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Permalink Reply by Valéry Sauvage on February 7, 2011 at 12:53

It is not the top quality of Kingham cases, but correct. Lining inside is just a little bit "poor" (black "feutrine") but for the price it is really correct. I send them a photo of the instrument with precise mesures of all parts. Can send also a drawing at real size. Very nice contact with Mario, and wait one month for the case to be at home after ordering. I will ask one for my future vihuela... (next year...)