How To Make A Guitar Case
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2022
- In this video, I will demonstrate how I make a custom case for an electric guitar.
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13.30..balancing the case with the guitar inside in order to get a balanced handle..nothing is overlooked in this shop! Great work!
and a beautiful addition to a fine looking guitar
This is an excellent tutorial for something that is rarely covered by others. Very nice job. It might be the definitive tutorial for folks going forward.
Wow, thanks!
@@HighlineGuitarsThere were a couple of other videos but they didn't make the inside to the shape of the guitar. I think that if you're making a custom case, why not make it fit the guitar? This video was really good just like your other videos.
I need to make cases for AutoHarps. This will do the job ‼️
I built an electric octave mandolin about 5 years ago. Yeah, it needed a sturdy case, so I looked up on Utube to see what other folks were doing. I went to the lumber supply & the fabric store at the mall and the sweet little lady running her shift in the cloth department saw that I was about to make her day by doing something cooler than her normal customers would be doing and bent over backwards to help me out. The mando is called the Blue Rose, and when I showed her the mando and case, it must have knocked her socks off. She came to want to help me like I was her long lost cousin. Anyway, she gave me tips on cutting the fabric and tips of the kind of folds & of adhesive to use to get it to stick for the life of the case, which, I hope, will be 100 years after I'm long taking my dirt nap. The hardware is first quality all around and the instrument could be dropped from the Empire State building with no damage.... That's good enough for me and those that come after. The whole thing weighs around 25 pounds. Around as much as your Teley or Strat in a decent custom case. Life is good. Bob
Holy smokes! Awesome idea! So many “how-to” videos on building guitars, but this is literally the first I have personally seen on building a custom case. Great work!
Thoroughly amazed at your ingenuity and workmanship
When you opened the case to reveal the guitar inside the case, while drilling the pilot holes for the latches, I realized you were now just showing off. Jokes aside, absolute banger of a video. So glad I found your content.
Great job…. The case balance tip is brilliant.
Ugh! God Bless you brother!
Why aren't more folks asking these types of relevant questions? So frustrated that to even get a case w/ a guitar the se days is almost unheard of.
Wow, thanks for this great vid!☺
I’ve been self taught since age 11 but I actually needed this video because my daughter is a figure skater. Her very expensive skates need to safely travel to competitions so I could think of nothing better than a crushed velvet lined case. For the shell I’m using a Pelican style wheeled case and expanding foam for the inserts. All covered in crushed velvet like all my guitar cases. Very helpful video and beautiful craftsmanship!
Ya are you going to use a plastic film to cover the skates? Like they have these kits for winterizing windows it's basically just a box of shrink wrap plastic. You could wrap the skates and then you use the foam?
You could probably just wrap them in a blanket too they are ice skates. Guitars need cases for climate control and going on the road, and they will snap in half possibly. Seems like skates could really only be scratched. But I have never seen fancy skates so idk. I making cases seems kinda cool tho
Wow!! Talk about attention to detail. Even strategic placement of the handle for balance. Very well done without making it complicated. Thank you for sharing!
Of everything I've researched on the Web about building cases for musical instruments, this was - by far - the simplest video to understand. It is encouraging to see videos of this type, detailed, concise and very enlightening in this area, without having to take the crap of the “quick video” that prevents a clear perception of the needs and solutions for this type of personalized construction.
I'm grateful, Highline Guitars.
Best Regards.
Macedo Pinto
Portugal
I had no idea it was that straight forward. I was literally looking at websites for either bass or XL guitar cases for my current baritone project. They were either way to big or JUST too short. This is such a good answer to the problem!!!
Best video I’ve seen on case building. Well done. Looks Brilliant
Great tutorial, as with all of your videos, immaculately explained and fantastic end result, keep up the great work Chris 👍
I made a similar case the same way about 40 years ago. I called it Ben's Folley. I used #4 countersunk screws insteas of brads because brads do not support tension loads at all. It worked fine. It weighed a ton. Brutally heavy. I carried my Ibanez solid body in it 2.5 miles almost every day to conservatory. What a fool. Finally, I packed up a guitar that I sold in it.
"...and in 10 inches of snow, both ways, all year long." ha ha... just kidding. My first cases were monsters, too, but still in use today. I might support my next house-building with the two older ones. Or perhaps create car-jack runways. ha ha... I am looking for a titanium tree - strong. light but also easier to cut without lasers.
Beautiful case for a beautiful guitar. Well done. Wish I had the tools and talent to do this for my guitar.
You’re videos are always well timed for my needs. Thanks in advance!
Wow you made that look so easy...and built an awesome guitar CASE. Thanks for the tutorial and my next woodworkng project!
Just last week I began to think of a way to make a guitar case
60% of what you did is what i thought of..
get out of my head!
and thank you for being on time with the other 40%
Excellent!!! Best custom case build ive ever seen!!!
Wonderful craftsmanship!
Excellent video sir. This is the most useful thing I’ve seen on RUclips in months. Thank you!
Wow, thanks!
one of the first guitar case building videos ive ever seen nice job dude
Thank you so much for this demo! Nice results 😎🎸🪐
That is outstanding. I have never seen one of those built. Simply beautiful. Phenomenal work.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful results and helpful tips on making a Custom Guitar Case. Thanks
Always wanted to see somebody do this. Great Job.
Been looking for a good guitar case building video. Keep putting out great content like this my friend 👍
55 years ago I made a similar case for an aquatic insect collection (120 small bottles). I was so proud of it (and the collection) that I kept it until 6 months ago. End of story, I finally took it to the dump. My case was no where as good as your work.
Great vid. Straight forward and easy to follow. Thanks!
This is one of the best DIY custom guitar case videos I've watched on YT. This is so cool... 👌👍🙌
Great job, thanks for sharing the process.
Awesome! Great work brother 🤘
This is great, thanks for sharing!
Excellent video! I have something of a case fetish and have made cases over the years for instruments, tools, hobbies, etc. There are some great tips here I will definitely try!
Thank you for the video! I'm thinking about making a case for my keyboard, so this helps a lot! Very beautiful and professional looking case!
Wow, thank you for the amazing tutorial. It looks great!!
Great video! Very helpful and informative. Now off to make two of these for my basses.
Looks amazing!
So much fun to watch such a beautiful art
Wow love the case design and workmanship....a perfect match for the great looking guitar too...
Thank you kindly!
Fantastic Video, covering every aspect of Case construction ! 😊🥰
Well done, thanks ! 👍👍
Cheers ✌️
This was a joy to watch.....Thank you for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! Simple way to keep everything custom!
This is great ! Especially the cut open part!!
I don't think I've ever seen a case constructed. That was actually very cool and informative.
Very informative. Need to make a custom case for my custom guitar. This was perfect.
Love it. Restoring one right now
Fine job my friend while I also think that if one has found a guitar that they love, it too deserves the hugs of a loving custom case. 🙏
Nice work! I never thought of using a coating instead of a fabric covering.
That is amazing! You thought of everything.
Great build, Chris. It's a great design and not too difficult for most DIYers to make. I like the idea of the roll-on finish instead of covering with vinyl or Tolex. I believe that is the same or similar product that Peavey used (or still uses) on their cabinets. Back in the day I had some SP-3s that had a rubberized coating like that.
Thanks for that. Great info.
This was an awesome build - the materials look very accessible and budget-friendly, the tools were pretty standard for a woodworker (except for the cnc but that isn't necessary), it was fairly simple yet demonstrated so many tips and tricks that made for a simple yet thorough build that looks and functions professionally.
Great video, Chris. Many thanks!
Very nice and well done! Congrats.
great looking case. Thanks !!
So nice to see someone use a screwdriver to install the finish screws, instead of a drill driver and rounding off all the heads....
Great video!
I often used my drill to install screws, but if there's a risk of damaging the wood (like thin plywood), I'll use a screwdriver.
And now I have to make a case for my guitar and bass
That looks awesome. Excellent video. Actually the first vid ive seen of someone building a case. Great work.
That is a lovely case. Well done.
Sweeeeeet. Very professional.
Excellent tutorial. Thanks! I carry my Tele in a gradually crumbling 1968 Baldwin [UK] case that's held up longer than it ought and I could (almost) do this.
Fantastic tutorial here. Well done.
Loved this video. Very easy to follow your step by step instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
Love it.. I think I'm going to make my case shells this weekend.
Nice work! Simple and efficient! I intend to build a case to my hawaian guitar (lap steel) and I will follow your experiences! Great video! Thanks,,!!!
Outstanding!
Thinking of building one myself thanks for the tips.
that is a nice case, smart design. 👍
Awesome video. Thanks!
Nice work and a great tutorial too!
What an awesome video...
That was cool to watch
That was amazing! wow
fun project. thanks Chris.
Thanks for all the great info presented very well!
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing work man!! Cheers from Spain!!
So many smart little moves 😎
Thank you so much for all your videos
You are so welcome!
Beautiful!!
Nice work! Congrats and Thanks for sharing your experience! 👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for watching!
Awesome tutorial.....AND, an excellent custom job :-)
LOVE the video, and absolutely LOVE the Leateherface shirt
Man! This is so damn beautiful.
Very well done. Cheers mate! 👏🏻✨
Your video is the best one I ever seen on cases 👌👌👌
Just wanted to say THANKS! Great job and video.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent job on the case, also a great tutorial. 👍
Great job man!
I really enjoyed the video and learned a lot. Thanks for sharing it with us.
p.s. What an absolutely gorgeous guitar!
Love your videos. Happy 4th!
This was amazing!
Thanks for that. I have been thinking king how to build a case for my 335. This has given me ideas and inspiration. Liked and subscribed.
Glad I could help
really good video, thanks
Awesome job, thanks 😊👍👌🙌🍀
Thanks for sharing this content. I plan on build a custom pedal board. I think this will be perfect for that.
really nice! makes me want to build a case
Great video and now i have another project on the to do list.
Nice watching you work.
Nice! Great job. Guitarists usually slide their guitars in and out of vehicles. The raised screws can catch and rip off the case. Glue on the threads will help prevent this, as would flat head screws. I gave up using rubber feet on the back edge for the same reason---they ripped right off even with glue on the screws. A piano hinge makes a nice touch, too.
Ya look at a freedom case skb those things are just flat the only foot like things are on the hinge edge. Only thing to get caught is the handle never had that happen.
90* hinges might be cool but the might fail. The strap is annoying, it detached on my case the lid opens flat. But I think if the strap fails the hinges fail too and if they break the case might not a case anymore. Either way the way he built it is very nice and i can tell it's high quality for sure.
Thank you for the video man excellent
Did you have nice screws or regular screws? I feel like nicer screws are finished and hence less likely to catch on stuff. Even the finish matters. The rubber feet are there more so you don't end up scratching the floor at a venue or like... Well a floor or table really, because usually the floor will have some tiny grit and sliding a heavy case around scratches a bunch. I think. What else did the feet do? If u knock over your beer it doesn't wick all over the case and then pick it up 3 days later and it stinks and has a stain on it to clean. Lol never done that but I can see it in my minds eye now. The equipment needs to be musician safe and not susceptible to spilled beer. Also the feet might help if it rocks
That's awesome!!!!