Custom Case builders or Restoration?[views:1462][posts:8]_______________________________________ [Sep 25,2008 9:33am - thuringwethil ""] my Gibson V bass is my pride and joy, but its case is for shit. It's totally falling apart. It's not the sort of thing where I can just buy a Coffin Case or Hot Topic diaper for it. Does anyone know any custom shops where they won't charge Metallica prices? I was thinking of trying to find a carpenter to reinforce/restore it, but down the road it'll probably just fall apart again. any thoughts? |
| __________________________________________ [Sep 25,2008 9:36am - largefreakatzero ""] I just googled "luthiers + MA" and this is what I got: http://www.banjowizard.com/luthiers.htm Looks like a couple of possibilities in the area. |
| _______________________________ [Sep 25,2008 9:38am - aril ""] just wrap it up in some towels and duct tape it to your back. works for me.. |
| ____________________________________ [Sep 25,2008 9:40am - GodlessRob ""] Larissa, I can help with that I think... If you'd like it restored I know I can help. I used to do custom car audio (custom boxes, redo interiors, so I know how to work with fabrics) plus I have a construction company that I specialize in custom finish work, so I pretty much have 3 or more of every tool that is sold in HD and loews. Plus I'll pretty much do it for nothing, just buy the materials. |
| _______________________________________ [Sep 25,2008 9:42am - thuringwethil ""] Rob I think I will take you up on that indeed. will get in touch, THANKS! you're gonna laugh your ass off when you see it. The handle is totally stapled on and the rest is reinforced with duct tape and a scrap of T-shirt |
| ____________________________________ [Sep 25,2008 9:48am - GodlessRob ""] awesome! you should keep it that way though, what the hell is more METAL than that! hahaha! here's my e-mail descent25 at hotmail dot com let me know. |
| ________________________________________ [Sep 25,2008 10:02am - thuringwethil ""] LOL, I know I know It's just that I love that damn bass so much I wanna take better care of it some st00pit bitch borrowed it one time and chipped a huge piece off the goddamn headstock. I was not pleased. |
| _____________________________________ [Sep 25,2008 10:10am - GodlessRob ""] That my dear is worthy of an ass beating! |
| ________________________________________ [Sep 25,2008 10:25am - thuringwethil ""] she skipped town. Lucky for her (plus this was years ago, but I look at the damage every day and GRRRRRRRRRR) |