Case for vintage Capri CE100D

[bmac]

The case I have for my Capri is too snug - the original case is long gone. Does anyone know of current cases that fit well. It appears that the case for the current Starfire might fit ok. Sweetwater suggests a Gator case that looks way too deep to me.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

 

[prairietelecaster]

Yorkville Sound - Deluxe Arch-top Super 400-Style Jazz Guitar Case

Yorkville Sound - Deluxe Arch-top Super 400-Style Jazz Guitar Case

www.long-mcquade.com

Not sure if this would work. Body thickness might be an issue. Bought one for my 72 SFII a few years ago

 

[Default]

Starfire case doesn't have the depth for a CE -100.

 

[bmac]

Thanks for your replies. Yorkville cases look nice - looking to see if I can find one that fits.

 

[Walter Broes]

Current X175 case will fit, but they're not all that great

 

[bmac]

That's too bad. I was hoping and thinking that Guild would have quality cases.

 

[Default]

It's a discontinued model, so the supply has dried up.

 

[Tuberous]

I would try a case made for a Gibson ES-175. It has similar dimensions. TKL makes a nice one. In fact, the Guild website still shows a CE-100D page that lists TKL as the maker of the hardshell case. Call TKL and see if they can help. Guild web page for CE-100D and TKL case for ES-175

 

[bmac]

Thanks - I like TKL cases and will contact them. The one for the ES-175 has the same dimensions as my current case. Too snug on the lower bout and I am having issues with the case fur sticking to the finish on the binding. Its a 1959 all original so I am trying to keep it nice.

 

[Smiert Spionam]

You might look at Gretsch reissue cases — they’ve got quite a few 16” bodies with a shallower depth, so they might be a better fit than an ES-175 case.

 

[Default]

Yeah, but Gretsches have a smaller upper bout, so there might be an issue there. I bought a 16" case from Archtop.com that fits pretty well, except the depth is a bit more that a Capri needs. You will have to put some padding undeneath. Looks like they are out of the standard.

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[Smiert Spionam]

Yeah, but Gretsches have a smaller upper bout, so there might be an issue there. I bought a 16" case from Archtop.com that fits pretty well, except the depth is a bit more that a Capri needs. You will have to put some padding undeneath. Looks like they are out of the standard.

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Good thinking -- thanks.

 

[bmac]

My Capri lower bout is almost 16.5" so the 16" case create a too tight fit. I have a used Guild 17" case on the way - will let you know how it fits. Thanks for the help, all.

 

[mavuser]

Good luck with the case you bought.

Just a heads up generally speaking, avoid Gibson cases for Guilds. the headstock area is generally too small, try an Epiphone instead. Gibson cases can be a little too snug also, whereas Epiphone cases seem to fit Guilds better, overall. Same with Martin cases actually, headatock area too small, case to snug, most of the time, for Guilds.

 

[jp]

My Capri lower bout is almost 16.5" so the 16" case create a too tight fit. I have a used Guild 17" case on the way - will let you know how it fits. Thanks for the help, all.

Also try Guardian Cases. They have listings of measurements so you can get a really close fit.

CG-044 — Guardian Cases

www.guardiancases.com

I've read that they're priced reasonably and are decent quality cases, but I have no personal experience.

 

[bmac]

Case arrived. It fits my Capri nicely. A bit deeper than needed, but that's ok. It is reportedly a case for a X175. Its in new condition and was a good deal.
Thanks all.
1960 Capri CE-100D
1973 S-90
1971 M-75 Bluesbird
1070 M-20 - a previous misguided owner modded this to a 7 string!! Bringing it back is a future project.
1950s A-50

 

[Over_driven]

Case arrived. It fits my Capri nicely. A bit deeper than needed, but that's ok. It is reportedly a case for a X175. Its in new condition and was a good deal.
Thanks all.
1960 Capri CE-100D
1973 S-90
1971 M-75 Bluesbird
1070 M-20 - a previous misguided owner modded this to a 7 string!! Bringing it back is a future project.
1950s A-50

Would please post a picture of the guitar in the case?