Best Case for Tone?

[]-[@n$0Ma☩!©]

Yesterday I bought a guitar I have yet to play but I’ve already ordered a bunch of parts to ‘upgrade’ it. When I learn to play guitar, I want the best tone E-V-E-R.

I’ve also have ‘a guy’ who once took a photo with some dude named Alexander. He says that photo hangs in his garage and gives him a magical and unique understanding of the ultimate amp circuit. He’s making an amp for me. Says it will be 2-5 years and I cannot ask for status, despite having paid him like…. $5k…. up-front. That gives me time to build a 3-tier pedal board for my incredible tone.

All this waiting for my new amp has me wondering, should I also order a new case for my soon-to-be best-possible guitar? If so, which one guarantees me the best tone? Which color interior is best for jazz tones? Which color for rock? Do gold latches send the wrong message to my future band mates.

Thanks in advance.

 

[markie]

I bought one Hanso …… didn’t seem to work. PhennRock says my problem is LOFt

 

[DISTORT6]

I think you posted this in the wrong forum.
Try the TGP.
The first half sounds like MLP. They’ll tell you which pickup rings are ‘59 correct and the correct color and best for tone.

 

[RickP]

That really depends on the wood of the guitar, the finish, and whether or not the manufacturer has the audacity to not offer stainless steel frets.

For the frets, you need a flight case for standard frets. They are too soft for anything else. If you have the EVO Gold frets, you can get by with a standard hard case without tone loss. You can use a gig bag along with stainless frets, as they will last with that kind of flexibility. Several very high level players have confirmed this on TGP. DO NOT use a soft case with a pocket!! There is no stainless in that area to account for the excess wear.

Afterwards, you just match the interior material to the finish, and vary from black to chrome to gold case hardware based on wood hardness, and you’re good.

 

[bodia]

I'd go with a pillow case.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

I dunno, I got a no name case with my HB and the tone of that one is superb. Don’t like the ugly Betty case throw you for a loop.

My standard also has an artist case with a broken latch. I never name guitars but I definitely named this case Eileen

 

[JasonE]

I can save you some money. If the amp is that good, you don't need the pedal board.

 

[Slow Dog Noodle]

I think Jackson makes a really nice gig bag. You may have to force the headstock in a bit if its angled to the wrong side though. To troubleshoot this in the past, i've taken a steak knife to the top. A couple of hacks and you should be good. Its even got a nice pocket in front for a distortion pedal.

 

[]-[@n$0Ma☩!©]

I think Jackson makes a really nice gig bag. You may have to force the headstock in a bit if its angled to the wrong side though. To troubleshoot this in the past, i've taken a steak knife to the top. A couple of hacks and you should be good. Its even got a nice pocket in front for a distortion pedal.

But how does it sound?

 

[]-[@n$0Ma☩!©]

I can save you some money. If the amp is that good, you don't need the pedal board.

Please tell me you aren’t taking this thread seriously.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

The first thing I do when I get a new case is to put it in the bed of my pickup truck for a couple of weeks to expedite the break-in period.

 

[toothace]

Blue case interior, obviously! I think you need to consider the nylon/leather/hard plastic options in relation to the density and specific gravity of the wood of the body...since it's the "biggest" piece of wood on the guitar. If you can find a case with a big enough pocket/level for that sweet new pedalboard... that's a win-win right there!

 

[RickP]

The first thing I do when I get a new case is to put it in the bed of my pickup truck for a couple of weeks to expedite the break-in period.

Relic-ed?

 

[]-[@n$0Ma☩!©]

Relic-ed?

Real pickup truck = honest play-wear.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Relic-ed?

I use a lined bed. I don’t want relic-ed, I just want to stretch the tolex a bit and let the UV from the sun crystallize the adhesive.

 

[RickP]

Real pickup truck = honest play-wear.

Brilliant! None of that “sliding around the station wagon makes it vintage” foolishness here!

I use a lined bed. I don’t want relic-ed, I just want to stretch the tolex a bit and let the UV from the sun crystallize the adhesive.

See? That’s why you’re revered as an authority here. Clearly, it’s the UV rays that give it the proper tone enhancing ability, and if left in this naturally tanned case long enough, it’ll become a…

Suntana

 

[]-[@n$0Ma☩!©]

I use a lined bed. I don’t want relic-ed, I just want to stretch the tolex a bit and let the UV from the sun crystallize the adhesive.

Only guys who are really in-the-know, know. Ya know? But it doesn’t get discussed amongst the plebeians. You won’t hear about it, here. Some people just aren’t ready - or able - to handle it.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

That’s why you’re revered as an authority here.

I am.

One thing that’s overlooked during the winter is letting your case acclimate from extreme temperature changes. Sure, you’ll do it for your guitar, but many amateur musicians don’t think about the case.

That’s why 24 hours before I bring a case somewhere, I put a cold guitar in the case and let it sit to slowly let it come down in temperature.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Only guys who are really in-the-know, know. Ya know? But it doesn’t get discussed amongst the plebeians. You won’t hear about it, here. Some people just aren’t ready - or able - to handle it.

What can I say? I’m a pro.

 

[veinbuster]

Word is there is a guy in Texas who specializes in custom tone cases. Titanium-carbon sandwich is where it’s at.

And don’t fall for the this colour for that style crap. You want shredded Robert Graham shirts for the liner. That will infuse the entire tonal palette into the guitar.