just wondering if anybody has built a good case for their c.b.g. and if so are there any blueprints or suggestions. thanks

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I haven't built my own yet but just came across a baritone uke case that fits my Tenor CBG perfectly! Doesn't rattle around at all.
There are some pictures on the formum somewhere. I've seen them.
i'm a cardboard addict from way back . . . . Some people comment more on my box than on the guitar. It's all corrugated cardboard and hot glue and a bit of duct tape for the closure.

I've made quite a few, thin ply or masonite (hardbord for the UK) for top and bottom, softwood for the sides. Pin and glue it up into a closed box then rip it into two pieces for top and bottom. Hardware from the local store, 'funfur' lining..and there you go.

this is the only case i have made , maybe it's a bit OTT for most of you guys ?- it's not what would be classed a simple took forever to make but i was pleased with the end results as was the customer who comissioned it - made from 6mm or marine ply for the top and bott , sides are 18mm marine ply then it was all veneered with Zebra wood - the bottom padding is 100mm Polystryrene coverd in Red crushed velvet - top linling is 50mm medeim density upholstry Foam again coverd in crushed velvet - it also has a large Cigar Box Embedded in the base for a stash box for leads ,tuner, strap ect juju.

thanks for the pics.
Go to GC as them for a cardboard guitar shipping box. They usually flatten them and throw them away. Add duct tape or some paint and your set!
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JUJU AKA SOUNDSSOGOOD said:
this is the only case i have made , maybe it's a bit OTT for most of you guys ?- it's not what would be classed a simple took forever to make but i was pleased with the end results as was the customer who comissioned it - made from 6mm or marine ply for the top and bott , sides are 18mm marine ply then it was all veneered with Zebra wood - the bottom padding is 100mm Polystryrene coverd in Red crushed velvet - top linling is 50mm medeim density upholstry Foam again coverd in crushed velvet - it also has a large Cigar Box Embedded in the base for a stash box for leads ,tuner, strap ect

juju.

Some simple cases I made for the 'Twins'.

8mm ply with some nylon fur inside with some foam under that.

Holds guitars without any movement and the fittings (hinges,handle etc.) didn't cost a lot.

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/twins-002?context=album&alb...

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/djguitar-twins-013?context=albu...

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/djguitar-twins-013/prev?context...

 

Hope this helps.

Hogs.

I had forgotten about this thread. Hogs- that looks good! I was deciding on how to do a neck rest. I think thin wood that I can cut with a xacto knife might work. That might be easier to handle?? How did you carve that divot?  Gary that is a cool amp case you have there. Does it ever rattle itself over from blasting it! Just kidding.

 

I found an old chemical shipping box in my parents basement that is the perfect size for my bar. uke size git. I do not have a good digital camera anymore so no photos.

I built mine about 1.5 months back. Was my first and got the materials from a bookcase that was thrown away by a church. Very sturdy, but not a handsome one. Does it's job. I will be making another and will try some different ideas.

 

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/guitar-case-1-1?xg_source=activity

 

Lonnie

This is an Arrow Case that I bought at a Tracker Store (Rural King).  I just glued some foam in it, but it could be done up to look a lot better if someone wanted to.  I don't think that it would have been long enough if I had the neck come all the way through the box -- it would have been close (something to keep in mind if you decide to use one).

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