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Martin Style 5 Case Suggestions?

Post by Bob_H » Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:38 pm

Howdy - just strung up a small acoustic based on Martin Style 5 plans from LMI. Western red cedar top, flamed big leaf maple back and sides, blackwood binding. Pretty happy with the sound and feel, although the neck is probably a bit heavy (might thin it down and refinish) and the frets could do with a levelling and polishing - really just strung it up to make sure it hung together and sounded ok.

I was looking for suggestions about a case that might suit - scale length is 21.3 inches, body length 16 inches, overall length 33 inches, lower bout 11.25 inches,
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Re: Martin Style 5 Case Suggestions?

Post by Allen » Sun Jun 06, 2021 7:03 am

I've built 2 of these years ago and went with Ameritage cases. Heavy, and pretty well made. They were the only ones I could find that were a good fit.

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Re: Martin Style 5 Case Suggestions?

Post by Bob_H » Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:24 pm

Allen wrote:
Sun Jun 06, 2021 7:03 am
I've built 2 of these years ago and went with Ameritage cases. Heavy, and pretty well made. They were the only ones I could find that were a good fit.

https://www.ameritage.com
Thanks Allan - did they make a custom case, or did one of their standard models provide a good fit?
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Re: Martin Style 5 Case Suggestions?

Post by Allen » Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:30 pm

It would have been about 12 years ago now. It was an off the shelf model that they had to fit the Martin body shape. Though it was still custom built as they don't carry stock that I'm aware of. I did not need to send them a template or measurements when I said it was just a copy of the Style 5.
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Re: Martin Style 5 Case Suggestions?

Post by Bob_H » Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:28 pm

Allen wrote:
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:30 pm
It would have been about 12 years ago now. It was an off the shelf model that they had to fit the Martin body shape. Though it was still custom built as they don't carry stock that I'm aware of. I did not need to send them a template or measurements when I said it was just a copy of the Style 5.
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Re: Martin Style 5 Case Suggestions?

Post by J.F. Custom » Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:03 pm

You could consider a SKB Baby Taylor...

http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/ ... &c=75&s=75

Not the perfect dimensions for your build, but may work all the same. I've used this case before on my own design of Terz and Octave Mandolins (guitar body Irish Bouzouki) previously.

They are available in Australia.

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Re: Martin Style 5 Case Suggestions?

Post by Bob_H » Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:21 am

J.F. Custom wrote:
Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:03 pm
You could consider a SKB Baby Taylor...

http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/ ... &c=75&s=75

Not the perfect dimensions for your build, but may work all the same. I've used this case before on my own design of Terz and Octave Mandolins (guitar body Irish Bouzouki) previously.

They are available in Australia.

Cheers.
Thanks - certainly looks like the closest match I have seen yet. Will follow up
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Re: Martin Style 5 Case Suggestions?

Post by Bob_H » Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:18 pm

SKB 1SKB-300 Baby Taylor / Martin LX Guitar Hardshell Case from Manny's Music

Pretty snug fit, but certainly secure - better than I imagined I could get.
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Re: Martin Style 5 Case Suggestions?

Post by J.F. Custom » Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:05 pm

Yep - that's the one!

Glad it worked out. 8) Decent case for the money too IMO.

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