Liystalander Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 If you wanna keep you're baby safe, only go with the best! ;) http://www.music123.com/Gator-GW-LP-ST-Rolling-Strat-LP-Wood-Guitar-Case-544854-i1152196.Music123 Man, that thing's a tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantric Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Buy two - and tour the country as a solo act via Fedex Or fit a pedal board in one half and guitar in the other. I tend to carry my own gear - so cases that weigh more than the gear inside don't really interest me. I do have a double gig bag that i carry a Variax 600 and a Strat Doesn't scuff up furniture or leather car upholstery as badly http://en.woodbrass.com/product_info.php?products_id=27261&af=35 in USA http://www.andysmusiconline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Ibanez-IDGB5-Guitar-Bag&Click=13997 Ibanez double gig bag lets you carry two instruments in one bag. With the wheel on the bottom, you can carry your guitars without any hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liystalander Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Buy two - and tour the country as a solo act via Fedex. Or' date=' better yet, get one of these! [img']http://images.guitarcenter.com/products/full/Gator/632866260815924666.jpg[/img] http://www.music123.com/Gator-G-Tour-ST-ST-Double-Guitar-Flight-Case-545878-i1152408.Music123 ;) Seriously, though, I need to travel a lot as my dad lives in Connecticut for his work, and flying with a guitar is a pain. Scratch that, a nightmare. I now hate baggage handlers with a passion. I think I might invest in a flight case. Sure its a heavy pain in the ***, but it'll keep my baby safe. Do you think its' too much to deal with on a daily basis, though? Have you had one before? I think it has wheels, if that makes a difference. http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gator-GTour-LPS-Guitar-Flight-Case?sku=545862 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantric Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Only when i had a crew did I use anvil cases. for everyday use - they are a pain. If you travel a lot - i recommend this list of gear: 15" Macbook Pro MOTU Ultra lite + a Shure SM-57 mic (its rugged) Or substitute a Novation X-Station ( it a Keyboard, Synth, Audio Interface, 2 Focusrite Mic Pres, MIDI I/O, Mixer - all in one) http://remixmag.com/mag/remix_novation_xstation/ Traveler Pro travel guitar http://www.zzounds.com/item--TRAPROS (almost actual size!) Roland Mobile Cube - stereo monitor http://www.roland.com/products/en/_support/faq.cfm?ln=en&prd=MB-CUBE&dsp=0&iCncd=4697 Sony MDR-7506 Headphones http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/49510-REG/Sony_MDR_7506_MDR_7506_Headphone.html I hand carry the Macbook Pro, but everything else (Travel guitar, Amp, accessories, clothes for a week - all fits inside this Rolling bag - that i check in at the Airport. Ricardo Beyond a Bag - Costco carries them. http://www.luggagefactory.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=S207-1230 I've been able to fly anywhere to compose, record, and even use this gear to sit in with local bands - just feed the House PA from the Mobile Cube Outputs. in a Hotel, the Mobile Cube serves as stereo playback monitors from Mac, MOTU Ultralite, or X-Station, or RIP outputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liystalander Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Wow. That has got to be one of the tightest, cleanest mobile setups I have ever seen. You've definitely got it figured out! The Cube is a great find. I have been looking for a small, lightweight powered monitor(/set), and I think this is it! (I could use it at home too, as it would fit perfectly on my desk!) Thanks! The Motu UltraLite is fantastic too! I have one, and it's so lightweight/portable. I love it. The keyboard is intriguing, and I'm definitely gonna look into it. Right now, I have the M-Audio Axiom 49 I don't do a lot of midi work on the go, but if I ever decide to in the future, the XS25 is at the top of my list. Thanks again for the great gear recommendations. I also think I'm gonna get that gator case to use around town/school for my Dark Fire. My only question is would you recommend a case for the Dark Fire for air or long distance travel. Also, do you have any tips for traveling with a guitar via airplane. I've heard a few horror stories, and have experienced a few on my own. (Fender Jazz Bass R.I.P. 2007-2008 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liystalander Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I got this one:http://www.music123.com/Gator-GW-LPS-Traditional-LP-Guitar-Case-545852-i1152380.Music123 Its an affordable clone of the 1959 Faultless "California Girl" case that shipped with 1959 Les Paul Standards. I carefully stored the White Factory case inside the Black Dark Fire Cardboard box - and they never leave the house. Meanwhile I gig 3 times a week with my Dark Fire here on the Central California coast' date=' and use this brown case to absorb the typical bumps and protect my Dark Fire. It works well for me. [/quote'] Oh my god: "According to www.provide.net Gibson offered three levels of cases in the postwar (1947-1960) era. The lowest grade was an alligator pattern soft shell made from rigid cardboard with what they call a “sparse” brown lining. This case usually had a thin brown plastic handle that easily cracked. The medium grade was a wooden case with a small brown exterior and a “sparse” lining that was sometimes green. The highest grade was this case, known in their price lists as a “Faultless Case” and nicknamed “California Girl.” This is a wooden case with a brown exterior (like a tanned female as might be seen in California) and a plush, pink interior. The handle on the medium and high grade case was metal covered in leather. The Les Paul (and some other models) didn’t get a “medium” grade case – it got the ‘gator or the Faultless. Further says provide.net “the most desirable Les Paul California Girl case is the model with a curved top and *five* latches so it seems [punctuation-sic]. This 5 latch case was sold with Les Paul Juniors, Specials and Standards during the late 1950s. Most 1950s Gibson cases had a small (1.5” by 1”) brass plaque on the ouside with ‘Gibson’ and a star stamped in it. This was located on the side of the case by the handle.” Well, friends, this case is, then, the best and highest Gibson original Les Paul case, it has the 5 latches, it has the original handle, it has the Gibson plaque. It shows light normal signs of wear (scuffs here and there) but is, on the whole, in remarkable, excellent condition. This example is all solid and fine and if you push down on the arched top it doesn’t compress at all. If you own an actual late 1950s Les Paul Standard, sunburst or gold top, and you don’t have an original hard shell case for it, and you wish to increase its market value by, oh, say, $20,000 – this original case just might come in handy for you! The price: only $4118 or, at our cash discount price, $3995." - http://www.mandoweb.com/16_AmpsCases.htm $3,995 for a guitar case? That's nuts! Now I know what you mean about preserving the original case! :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liystalander Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Went to guitar center tonight, and returned Les Paul Supreme. The Dark Fire should arrive within 2 weeks from the Guitar Center depot. With the money left over, I got myself: Dunlop Strings gauge (the red "medium" ones) 10-46 (x2) Are these any good? I've never used em' before. I thought I'd try something new, and I usually use D'Addario flat-wounds. Are these the right gauge for the Dark Fire, or do I need to swap em out? Boss BD-2 Blues Driver pedal. Fender medium picks that match my new Dark Fire :) ProLine G Series Straplocks SKP case for Les Paul. It looks to be the perfect ratio between weight and protection. It is reinforced plastic, with TSA approved locks. I can't give a full recommendation until I try it with my Dark Fire, but first impressions are pretty good. The latches are really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCK Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Or' date=' better yet, get one of these! [img']http://images.guitarcenter.com/products/full/Gator/632866260815924666.jpg[/img] http://www.music123.com/Gator-G-Tour-ST-ST-Double-Guitar-Flight-Case-545878-i1152408.Music123 ;) Seriously, though, I need to travel a lot as my dad lives in Connecticut for his work, and flying with a guitar is a pain. Scratch that, a nightmare. I now hate baggage handlers with a passion. I think I might invest in a flight case. Sure its a heavy pain in the ***, but it'll keep my baby safe. Do you think its' too much to deal with on a daily basis, though? Have you had one before? I think it has wheels, if that makes a difference. http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gator-GTour-LPS-Guitar-Flight-Case?sku=545862 I bought the Gator flightcase you posted here and had to return it. It does not fit the LesPaul Arch Top type which a DF is. If I were you I would simply by a Traveler EG-1 and use it when you visit your Dad. Almost the size of a violin case when packed and can be taken onboard since it fits the overhead compartment. Oh I ended up buying the SKB case you posted and am quite pleased with it although there has been some negative posts on the forum earlier on about them. I wouldn't want to check my DF in for a flight with it nevertheless though... I read that some airlines allow you to bring a guitar onboard if its in a soft gigbag. I read that they would then put it in a storage locker or something for you. Or if all else fails, you can get your dad to buy you another DF and leave it there!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photonutalan1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 MCK wrote: "Or if all else fails, you can get your dad to buy you another DF and leave it there!!!" Good grief, MCK! It's a good thing i'd finished swallowing my last sip of cognac! As it was, I fell off my chair laughing (while employing my emergency plan of placing Dark Fire in a nearby stand). Your humor is dangerous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liystalander Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 The only problem with the gig bag method, is that you could get stuck with a non musically-inclined cabin crew. What if they won't let you take it on board, and you're forced to put it in the hold without any actual protection? I always try to take it in the cabin, but it always doesn't work, which is why I am looking for a flight case. It's my contingency plan. My original plan was to take the guitar in the flight case, and pack a gig bag in my backpack. If they let me take the flight case into the cabin, that's great. Step two would be to see if they will let me take it in the cabin with a gig bag. If all else fails, I can leave it in the flight case, and have them gate check it to the part of the hold where they keep the pets. Thanks for your opinion on the SKB case, though. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what to do now. I think I'm gonna keep the SKB as an everyday case. School can be rougher on a guitar/case than one might think. After I use it for a while, I think i'll be in a better position to judge whether or not I'm willing to fly with it. Maybe I'll take my Telecaster on my next trip to my dad's in the SKB, and see how it does. Or, maybe by the time I'm ready to go, I'll pony up the cash for some badass 3" steel plate flight case that could withstand a midair collision. As for my dad buying me another Dark Fire, that's like asking for a flying pig. My dad is the cheapest man you will ever meet. He once got my mom oven mitts, and a "fancy" hair towel as Christmas presents. (That was all he gave her. I'm dead serious. He's REALLY cheap.) Asking my dad for a Dark Fire would be harder than asking a hobo to buy you elantric's Ferrari ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photonutalan1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 MCK wrote: "Or if all else fails, you can get your dad to buy you another DF and leave it there!!!" Liystalander wrote: "As for my dad buying me another Dark Fire, that's like asking for a flying pig. My dad is the cheapest man you will ever meet. He once got my mom oven mitts, and a "fancy" hair towel as Christmas presents. (That was all he gave her. I'm dead serious. He's REALLY cheap.) Asking my dad for a Dark Fire would be harder than asking a hobo to buy you elantric's Ferrari ;)" You guys are gonna kill me from laughing so hard!!! But...about Elantric's Ferrari...do you suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulhuru Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardusmcer Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 found the gator case that holds two lp's for 135. i'll be ordering this soon, trying to decide whether it'd be cheaper to do this or take advantage of guitar center's trade in your gear and put the credit towards a purchase get 15% off thing they're running. i'll have to see if GC can order it for me, here's the link for those of you who don't have gear to trade in. http://www.fermatamusic.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=18318&cPath=1336#googlebase link to the GC sale flyer http://gc.guitarcenter.com/tradeup/index.cfm?bcode=11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bol316 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Oh my god: "According to www.provide.net Gibson offered three levels of cases in the postwar (1947-1960) era. The lowest grade was an alligator pattern soft shell made from rigid cardboard with what they call a “sparse” brown lining. This case usually had a thin brown plastic handle that easily cracked. The medium grade was a wooden case with a small brown exterior and a “sparse” lining that was sometimes green. The highest grade was this case' date=' known in their price lists as a “Faultless Case” and nicknamed “California Girl.” This is a wooden case with a brown exterior (like a tanned female as might be seen in California) and a plush, pink interior. The handle on the medium and high grade case was metal covered in leather. The Les Paul (and some other models) didn’t get a “medium” grade case – it got the ‘gator or the Faultless. Further says provide.net “the most desirable Les Paul California Girl case is the model with a curved top and *five* latches so it seems [punctuation-sic']. This 5 latch case was sold with Les Paul Juniors, Specials and Standards during the late 1950s. Most 1950s Gibson cases had a small (1.5” by 1”) brass plaque on the ouside with ‘Gibson’ and a star stamped in it. This was located on the side of the case by the handle.” Well, friends, this case is, then, the best and highest Gibson original Les Paul case, it has the 5 latches, it has the original handle, it has the Gibson plaque. It shows light normal signs of wear (scuffs here and there) but is, on the whole, in remarkable, excellent condition. This example is all solid and fine and if you push down on the arched top it doesn’t compress at all. If you own an actual late 1950s Les Paul Standard, sunburst or gold top, and you don’t have an original hard shell case for it, and you wish to increase its market value by, oh, say, $20,000 – this original case just might come in handy for you! The price: only $4118 or, at our cash discount price, $3995." - http://www.mandoweb.com/16_AmpsCases.htm $3,995 for a guitar case? That's nuts! Now I know what you mean about preserving the original case! :0 Those SKB cases are magnificent. A tank couldnt get into one of those things easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I thought "Cali girl" cases were more pinched in the middle, not that every vintage brown case with a pink lining was called a Cali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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