Custom case man

[Grantibibitus]

I'm sure I'm not the only one looking so I decided to start this thread. I've spent the last few hours on the internet looking for a custom case manufacturer. I realize that Walt Johnson will make them custom but I'm more interested in finding an individual to build a one of a kind case. I play vintage horns and would like cases of that ilk only stronger and tighter fitting. So, if anyone knows of a case maker that will take on individual orders of this type, please let me know.

Thanks to all,
Grant

[Morry]

Most of the parts for an Anvil-type case can be bought. A friend and I once built a case ourselves to hold a 32 channel mixer, and except for the color of the material on the outside, it was virtually identical to an Anvil. Most any cabinet maker could make the shell for you, and you could do the assembly yourself.

[Helen]

Grant, I had a custom case built for my Buescher bass sax. I've detailed the experience on my site. Here's the URL for the case info...

http://www.bassic-sax.ca/newcase.html

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. :)

[Grantibibitus]

Thanks for the quick input y'all.

Helen: I read your description earlier today and really enjoyed it. My first thoughts were similar to your idea; find a good woodworker and an upholsterer and just stay on top of them until it's done right. I very much appreciate you sharing the tips you learned the hard way. In order to simplify things I thought that I'd put this thread out there and see if someone knows someone who makes custom sax cases, doing the wood and upholstery work in house. I'll keep checking back, but I think I may embark on the DIY quest if I find a good luggage repair man in town.

Morry: It hadn't occurred to me to make an Anvil-style case myself but I suppose you're right, it's only a wood box covered with metal, lined with foam inside. I'm definately going to get an Anvil road case eventually but I certainly don't want to tote one of those monsters around town. My preference would be to have a regular wood case and an anvil that fits its' outer dimensions. That way I don't have to lug that thing everywhere, but I'll have a superb case within a case design for shipping or air travel.

Thanks again.
-Grant

[MusicMedic]

Helen, thanks for the link. That's a cool case.

One of my former Saxophone teachers had a case that he built himself. What a great little case that was. I think it took him 3 years to built. He hand carved small pieces of wood to protrude from the sides of the (inside walls) case and contact the body of the horn. It was a great case because he worked out so many contact points. That is, the horn was nearly suspended in the center of the case by this maze of contacts.

He also added some things that he wanted in the case like a built in leak light, recessed handles, there's more I'm sure.

The was one other feature that some of Dr. Wyman's old Students might remember....But I can say what it is....it's a secret. :|