New Case
Posted on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pmGot one of the $40 black dreadnought guitar cases from Musician’s Friend. I must say, it is more than I expected. The original cardboard case with which I bought the Takemine G-335 had lost one strap and two clasps, and it just wasn’t getting the job done any more. The flat bungie cord held it shut, but it changed the tuning noticeably. So I broke down and got the new case (MSRP $110).
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It’s heavy. The plywood construction adds considerable weight, enough to make it dangerous when loaded. The Meenie isn’t a lightweight guitar, especially with 12 heavy capstans on the head and sound kicking body. I’m going to have to get used to carrying it around. It’s no longer an easy wrist swing to guide it, the finesse has been replaced by solid armor. And the guitar is a tight fit, I have to press it down into the fur to fit. Super snug.
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But hey, it sure looks new!
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I like it, despite the impending change of toting habits. I’d recommend one to any dreadnought player.