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Author:  bcombs510 [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Case for a 00
Hello,

I am super close on finishing a 00 that I built based off of Georgia Luthier Supply's 0028-VS plan. The dims are:

UB - 10.5"
LB - 14.5"
Length - 40"
Depth 4.5

I checked with TK and they didn't feel they had a stock case to fit it and referred me to Cedar Creek where cases are great and prices start in the low 500's. :)

Anyone know of another supplier that might have a stock case that will keep me from sleeping on the couch? I thought since it was the 0028-VS that I could get the case that Martin recommended but I'm having a hard time even finding that.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!
Brad
Author:  edstrummer [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Case for a 00
Sam Ash sells a case from Martin that fits a 14 fret OO. I just bought one for my 12 fret OO project and it fits too but its really for a 14 fret. Sam Ash # M12C350XX. It cshould work for you. $150.00. Before I ordered it we compared my project guitar to a Martin 0015 and the bodies matched well.
Author:  meddlingfool [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Look at the Gaurdian website, they have one I believe. As well, the Godin TRIC folk size is one we use for 00's...
Author:  Alex Kleon [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 3:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
You can try this place, in Toronto. They are very nice people to deal with. https://www.georgeheinl.com U.S. Dollars will give you about a 25% discount. Right now, their web site is being retooled, but you can email or call. The cases that they sell are Quebec made TKL's, without the branding. I bought a Mini Jumbo tweed case that is well put together.

Alex
Author:  Eric Reid [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
It might fit a little loose in the upper bout, but this case would probably work: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/musicians-gear-deluxe-classical-guitar-case?rNtt=classical%20case&index=14
These are surprisingly decent cases for the money.
Author:  Clay S. [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Is the 4.5" body depth, or body depth + bridge?
Author:  bcombs510 [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Clay S. wrote:
Is the 4.5" body depth, or body depth + bridge?


Hi Clay, that is the body depth. I guess it is probably closer to 5 with the bridge.

Thanks!
Brad


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Author:  Ben-Had [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Will fit it like a glove.

https://www.riffcityguitaroutlet.com/pr ... gQod2TcEXQ
Author:  bcombs510 [ Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:54 am ]
Post subject:  Case for a 00
Thanks, Ben. I was sure there would be a Martin case that I could take the logo off of. I just couldn't find it. I was searching too specific I think. Not just for a Martin 00 case, I was looking for a 0028-VS case. Thanks for the link!


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Author:  itswednesday14 [ Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
The Godin case refed above does not fit well. Ive owned the guitar it was designed for and I own a 00 guitar now so I know. Just trying to be helpful.
Author:  Freeman [ Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
My 00 fits very nicely (slightly loose) in one of TKL's standard cases. Don't know the model, it doesn't say on the case but it might be a classical case

Image

Mine is
UB - 10-1/4
LB - 14
Length - 19-1/2
LOA - 39
Depth at tail - 4 ( body only)

Mine is a 12 fret short scale and has lots of room at the headstock, but 14 fret and/or long scale might be tight.
Author:  Ruby50 [ Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Johnson and Boak's Martin technical reference book lists the 00 14 fret at 4-1/8" thick. Will this make a difference?

Ed
Author:  Alex Kleon [ Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
I believe that the TKL case is listed as OO/Classical.

Alex
Author:  Clay S. [ Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
I tend to build my guitars with a slightly deeper body (bad habit) and it can make finding cases for otherwise standard shapes problematic. That is why I asked about the depth.
Author:  bcombs510 [ Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Clay S. wrote:
I tend to build my guitars with a slightly deeper body (bad habit) and it can make finding cases for otherwise standard shapes problematic. That is why I asked about the depth.


Thanks, Clay. I have the Martin case arriving tomorrow. I'll close the loop here on how it turns out.

Thanks!
Brad
Author:  bcombs510 [ Fri Mar 25, 2016 2:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
I think Clay wins this round. :) I got the Martin case in. It's close, but I think no cigar.

Here are some pics. It closes, but I have to give some pressure to get it closed. I'm assuming we don't want that kind of pressure on the top?

Side view with lid open:
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Side view with lid closed but not latched:
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Author:  bcombs510 [ Fri Mar 25, 2016 2:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
I just realized the error of my ways. :)

Tim, you had recommended the 12C530: https://www.riffcityguitaroutlet.com/pr ... shell-case

I ordered the 12C310 from Guitar Center because it was a bit cheaper and free shipping: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin/310C ... Guitars.gc

I thought it was the same case, but the one from GC is labeled as "Thin body". Bummer. But the good news is I can return to the store.
Author:  Alex Kleon [ Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Get one with an arched top and back, Brad, and there should be enough room.

Alex
Author:  Ben-Had [ Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Yes. And actually it is the 12C350 not 12C530 (I think that was probably a typo on your part. This is the case I recommend to my customers when I build them a 00. Sometimes goes on sale in various places for $125.
Author:  bcombs510 [ Tue Jul 19, 2016 1:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Just to close out on this..... I eventually did order the case that Tim recommended: https://www.riffcityguitaroutlet.com/pr ... shell-case Indeed, it does fit like a glove. Arrived today and if I can get through re-fretting the instrument without completely mangling it then it will go out in a case that it actually fits in this time!

Thanks, Tim!
Author:  Clinchriver [ Tue Jul 19, 2016 4:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
Elderly has a nice selection at various price points, I've bought cases for a Martin 14 fret size O, and a Gibson 13 fret Nick Lucas.
Author:  Ben-Had [ Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Case for a 00
bcombs510 wrote:
Just to close out on this..... I eventually did order the case that Tim recommended: https://www.riffcityguitaroutlet.com/pr ... shell-case Indeed, it does fit like a glove. Arrived today and if I can get through re-fretting the instrument without completely mangling it then it will go out in a case that it actually fits in this time!

Thanks, Tim!

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