‘58 F-20 case options?

[GuildyAsHell]

I know other threads have been similar, but the links in them lead to unavailable items. Perhaps there are more recent options or someone maybe has something. Looking for a hard case with a nice fit for the F-20 I’m having rebuilt. Does not need to be some crazy expensive flight case or anything at that level. I feel like what Guild has on their site is a little too much for what they are. Maybe I’m getting cheap in my old(ish) age.

 

[gjmalcyon]

On Reverb:

Guild M20 F20 Case 1960s Black with nice metal Guild badge | Reverb

For sale is a rare, nice vintage Guild hard case, I believe from the 1960s. This listing is ONLY for the black case, not the other tweed case or guitar shown in the photos for reference. This case is very rare, as the cases were sold separately from the guitars, and they weren't cheap. So it make...

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New cases at Guild and Sweetwater are out of stock.

 

[GuildyAsHell]

On Reverb:

Guild M20 F20 Case 1960s Black with nice metal Guild badge | Reverb

For sale is a rare, nice vintage Guild hard case, I believe from the 1960s. This listing is ONLY for the black case, not the other tweed case or guitar shown in the photos for reference. This case is very rare, as the cases were sold separately from the guitars, and they weren't cheap. So it make...

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New cases at Guild and Sweetwater are out of stock.

Annnnd it’s gone.

 

[adorshki]

I seem to recall this was an issue a few years ago and the GADF20/M20 tweed case was suggested, here's an '09 cat page for size specs:

For that matter an Oxnard M20 or M40 case should fit, I think, if cost isn't out of the budget.

 

[GuildyAsHell]

For that matter an Oxnard M20 or M40 case should fit, I think, if cost isn't out of the budget.

They are out of stock and the problem I have is they are double what the same case costs without Guild badging.

 

[marius]

I’ve had good luck in the past starting on the TKL website and looking at interior dimensions of their various cases.

In your case the TKL 7876 looks like a good fit. Here is one on Reverb.

The Gator 3/4 Size may be a good fit too.

However, if I were putting the effort and $$ into restoring that F-20, I’d personally spring for the right sized Guild case, either new or period correct.

 

[adorshki]

They are out of stock and the problem I have is they are double what the same case costs without Guild badging.

Suspected both of those might be issues, hopefully the old GAD cases are a more viable option. While I was looking to see if any pop up right away, this '60's case did:

Guild M20 F20 Case 1960s Black with nice metal Guild badge | Reverb

For sale is a rare, nice vintage Guild hard case, I believe from the 1960s. This listing is ONLY for the black case, not the other tweed case or guitar shown in the photos for reference. This case is very rare, as the cases were sold separately from the guitars, and they weren't cheap. So it make...

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[GuildyAsHell]

Suspected both of those might be issues, hopefully the old GAD cases are a more viable option. While I was looking to see if any pop up right away, this '60's case did:

Guild M20 F20 Case 1960s Black with nice metal Guild badge | Reverb

For sale is a rare, nice vintage Guild hard case, I believe from the 1960s. This listing is ONLY for the black case, not the other tweed case or guitar shown in the photos for reference. This case is very rare, as the cases were sold separately from the guitars, and they weren't cheap. So it make...

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You’re the second person to bring that to my attention, but it has sold.

 

[adorshki]

You’re the second person to bring that to my attention, but it has sold.

oops sorry; looked like it was still available.

 

[GuildyAsHell]

oops sorry; looked like it was still available.

That’s a really annoying this about Google search results from reverb. Should be obvious before you click it IMO.

 

[adorshki]

That’s a really annoying this about Google search results from reverb. Should be obvious before you click it IMO.

Also, they usually come up and say "this listing no longer available" Or is that eBay?

 

[GuildyAsHell]

Also, they usually come up and say "this listing no longer available" Or is that eBay?

eBay. Reverb makes you click on it. Then it shows “This item has sold”

 

[adorshki]

eBay. Reverb makes you click on it. Then it shows “This item has sold”

Right, but I did in fact click on it....ah, now I see it, although yeah the way it came up made me look twice the first time, but tunnel-visioned in on price and walked right by the "Listing sold" message in the faded out "ignore me gray" bar.

 

[kostask]

I know there may be a lynch mob forming after I post this, but the cases that Taylor makes are really good. I have my GAD-30R in one, and it fits well. If you can get past the metal Taylor badge, the case itself is really solid, and the case hardware is really good, too (gold in my instance, 5 case latches). Taylor make a variety of guitar body shapes, so they probably have something pretty close in terms of fit. My Taylor case came from one of their 000/OM sized cases, and fits the GAD-30R pretty well. They are NOT light in weight. You may be able to find some older/used Taylor cases for sale.

 

[mavuser]

u need this case. they pop up occasionally for cheaper

Guild Hardshell Case B0315/BL FITS M-120E Style Guild Guitar | Reverb

GUILD Hardshell Case B0315/BL FITS M-120E Style Guild Guitar

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u could also go w the Guardian GC-044-0. these have about doubled in price as well, since I last bought one about 6 years ago

Guardian CG-044-O | Single-0 12th-Fret Vintage Style Hard Shell Case. New with Full Warranty! | Reverb

Guardian CG-044-O | Single-0 Vintage Style Hard Shell CaseBrand New with Full Manufacturer's Warranty!The 44 Series Vintage Harshell cases are Guardian’s top of the line hardshell case line. 7 plies of cross-grained wood, tough tolex exterior, and dense padding covered with emerald velvet will pr...

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[mavuser]

I would wait until black friday, hammer amazon and musicians friend. ultimately, u will pay more than u want to. don't buy the tweed case

 

[GuildyAsHell]

I would wait until black friday, hammer amazon and musicians friend. ultimately, u will pay more than u want to. don't buy the tweed case

Man I love the look of those tweed ones. Bad quality?

 

[twocorgis]

Man I love the look of those tweed ones. Bad quality?

They look great from five feet away. Up close, they're junk.

 

[GuildyAsHell]

u need this case. they pop up occasionally for cheaper

Guild Hardshell Case B0315/BL FITS M-120E Style Guild Guitar | Reverb

GUILD Hardshell Case B0315/BL FITS M-120E Style Guild Guitar

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Ended up ordering this. Thanks for the heads up mavuser.