Hiscox Cases calling it a day

[Mrbigstuff]

2 hours ago, Cato said:

 

That was my thought, reading between the lines of the letter.

 

The Hiscox brand has too much value to just throw on the scrap heap, I'm certain it will continue, probably manufactured in the Far East although they may wait a while to see how all the Trump tariff nonsense plays out before they make the decision on exactly where, which would explain why they're not taking any more orders at the moment.

 

 

Depends if you want to risk your name/ legacy or not. If he has enough money to enjoy retirement and pass a bit on, he may not what to.

[ash]

It’s sad news, I commented on a Facebook post about them. I still have a few of their cases including one of the older rounder ones. It’s a shame that so many once thriving small companies are having to make these decisions. 

[chris_b]

I always used Fender hard cases until I switched to gig bags, so have never owned or used a Hiscox case, but it is always very sad news when companies supporting musicians stop trading.

[Hellzero]

1 hour ago, Mrbigstuff said:

Depends if you want to risk your name/ legacy or not. If he has enough money to enjoy retirement and pass a bit on, he may not what to.

Many luthiers are doing the same, simply closing their business when they have reached their retirement age.