SpondonBassed Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) I have a large old style hard case. It's been well used and I got it for a bass that I no longer have. I'd like to have it refurbished and modified to contain two headless basses "head to toe", so to speak. I'm near to derby but with no transport of my own. Not looking for a freebie, just a competitive estimate at this stage.[attachment=215995:2HeadlessFlightcase.jpg] Edited April 4, 2016 by SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I think you will have to consider a DIY job here. Even if you could find someone to do it for you I think it would be overly expensive. Also it's not technically a "flight case", just a standard case. A flight case is somewhat more robust than yours and built to withstand the rigours of being thrown around by aircraft baggage handlers. [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Flight%20case_zpsalxamxuw.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Flight%20case_zpsalxamxuw.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) I stand corrected, thank you. Still and all, I would have a go but for the fact that I seldom finish such endeavours and would likely have an even more knackered hard case as a result. [s]Now, if only I knew how to edit this topic's title.[/s] Done. Edited April 4, 2016 by SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I suspect a local carpenter or upholsterer might be able to help and do a proper job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Thanks Truckstop. I'll bear that in mind if nowt comes of mentioning it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Ripping out the existing innards and replacing with a custom foam insert is probably the easiest way to do this. You could get an idea of cost by getting a quote from here - [url="http://www.cutfoam.co.uk/case-inserts.html"]http://www.cutfoam.co.uk/case-inserts.html[/url]. Google 'custom foam case inserts' to find other suppliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Much as I like the furry blue lining as is, I am thinking it may well be impossible to get that sort of finish nowadays. The colour topped foam inserts in your link look cool 'nuff though. Will look for local cutters at some point. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 An electric meat carving knife is excellent for cutting these types of foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 I've never tasted electric meat but I think I might call my next band by that name. I have found some firms that will cut foam blocks using a CNC milling machine. I still want to keep the "furry" finish though. There is a metallic sheen off it and foam is just, well, foam. Maybe there is enough lining to reuse but I am out of my depth if it came to a DIY job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Just google "fur fabrics" Here's a few http://www.abakhan.co.uk/fabric/fleece-fur.html http://www.textileexpressfabrics.co.uk/Craft-Fabric/Faux-Fur-Fabric http://www.craft-fabrics.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Very helpful. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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