Sgt. Pepper Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 The cheapest and easiest way to solve it with no money spent it support it with a hand towel. Everyone has a ton of towels. Steve Ford suggest surgery. I don't know how that case will do under anesthesia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Probably not the best choice of case. There are many cases made by a number of companies that would have been a better choice. With the body not moving there could be neck movement if the case falls flat which could cause a broken headstock I would suspect you’ll be fine in most of the time as even Gibson neck supported case breaks head stocks with “right” circumstances put a foam block under the neck as with any travel including baggage handlers; slack the strings half a step 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Just be careful adding foam, or bubble wrap. These can react with nitrocellulose finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Farnsbarns said: Just be careful adding foam, or bubble wrap. These can react with nitrocellulose finishes. Yup better make sure it’s wrapped up with something like cotton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I’ve bought this 69’ Les Paul used 50 years ago & have always been concerned about the OHSC. The tuners would hit the bottom of the case. I was able to lift the neck with a thick piece of felt & that seemed to solve the issue & doesn’t react with the finish. Gibson cases have come a long way from cases like this & the old Archcraft cardboard cases. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash7 Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: The cheapest and easiest way to solve it with no money spent it support it with a hand towel. Everyone has a ton of towels. Steve Ford suggest surgery. I don't know how that case will do under anesthesia. See, you can be useful! Towel is a good idea... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash7 Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Eracer_Team said: Probably not the best choice of case. There are many cases made by a number of companies that would have been a better choice. With the body not moving there could be neck movement if the case falls flat which could cause a broken headstock I would suspect you’ll be fine in most of the time as even Gibson neck supported case breaks head stocks with “right” circumstances put a foam block under the neck as with any travel including baggage handlers; slack the strings half a step Thanks for the down tune suggestion 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash7 Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Grog said: I’ve bought this 69’ Les Paul used 50 years ago & have always been concerned about the OHSC. The tuners would hit the bottom of the case. I was able to lift the neck with a thick piece of felt & that seemed to solve the issue & doesn’t react with the finish. Gibson cases have come a long way from cases like this & the old Archcraft cardboard cases. That's a pretty good idea! and your case is so beautiful! Perfectly vintage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Farnsbarns said: Just be careful adding foam, or bubble wrap. These can react with nitrocellulose finishes. What doesn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, slash7 said: See, you can be useful! Towel is a good idea... Every once in a while I come up with something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 5 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: It doesn't touch the floor (never heard that before). I started that. Look how its caught on already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I concur with suggestions to use foam inserts (yes cover it in something - I use a microfibre cloth). Most foam can be cut with a serrated knife. A breadknife is fine. Measure and mark the foam and cut to fit. Also, if you have a neck support that isn't high enough to do the job. Cut a small section of pipe lagging and slot in on. Again, if its a nitro finished guitar, wrap it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, merciful-evans said: I started that. Look how its caught on already. And with that Rudi you just had your 15 mins of fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Sgt. Pepper said: And with that Rudi you just had your 15 mins of fame. I knew I'd blow it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 cheeesus yous guys back to the CASE of the case. Maybe your best shot is to get a towel or something to put under the neck to take place of the missing rest? I'd not like it either, not for a LP or SG style with the always a bit more vulnerable than we like, neck design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, kidblast said: cheeesus yous guys back to the CASE of the case. Maybe your best shot is to get a towel or something to put under the neck to take place of the missing rest? I'd not like it either, not for a LP or SG style with the always a bit more vulnerable than we like, neck design. I thought I solved it. Now we’re just showing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Heavy Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 My case is a Lifton '59 Reissue, a very good case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 16 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: I thought I solved it. Now we’re just showing off. LOL! Sorry, I was bored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash7 Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, Strong Heavy said: My case is a Lifton '59 Reissue, a very good case. Uh Liftons are so beautiful! Almost erotic. I love them Edited October 25, 2023 by slash7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) Another example of a lousy rectangular Gibson HSC from the early seventies. The neck rest is literally a solid block of foam…… Edited October 26, 2023 by Grog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash7 Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Grog said: Another example of a lousy rectangular Gibson HSC from the early seventies. The neck rest is literally a solid block of foam…… The headstock touches the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 The headstock rests on the bottom of the case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 5:10 PM, slash7 said: Uh Liftons are so beautiful! Almost erotic. I love them Must be all the pink fluffy stuff. Gets me in the mood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) On 10/25/2023 at 8:12 PM, Grog said: Another example of a lousy rectangular Gibson HSC from the early seventies. The neck rest is literally a solid block of foam…… I like that you are showing us the case and the guts of a LP Recording. That's a lot of soldering. Edited October 27, 2023 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I've always been curious how well hardshell cases protect guitars against low (and high, for you lucky enough not to live in s-hole Sweden) humidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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