Just in case.

[dapmdave]

I think we all value the inclusion of the "OHSC" as a plus in a guitar deal. But how much does the original case add to a guitar's value? What about a case that's not the original case, but is a brand-name case (buying a newer Guild case for an older instrument)?

And really, if you buy a 30 year-old guitar with "OHSC", how do you really know the case is original, if period correct, anyway? (assuming it fits reasonably well, of course)

Dave

 

[fronobulax]

I won't place a premium on an OHSC compared to a HSC that fits well. But, as we know, there are a lot of situations where aftermarket cases are hard to find or don't fit. As a SWAG, I'd value an acceptable case at $100 when making a preliminary assessment of a deal.

There is also a question of what constitutes Original? I bought my '67 Starfire bass used in the mid-1970's. It came with a homemade gig bag. The bass was still in production with the same dimensions so I bought a Guild case. So my case is an original case, "made" and sold by Guild to fit a Starfire bass. But it is 10 years newer than the bass it contains. Is it an OHSC or not?

 

[dapmdave]

I won't place a premium on an OHSC compared to a HSC that fits well. But, as we know, there are a lot of situations where aftermarket cases are hard to find or don't fit. As a SWAG, I'd value an acceptable case at $100 when making a preliminary assessment of a deal.

There is also a question of what constitutes Original? I bought my '67 Starfire bass used in the mid-1970's. It came with a homemade gig bag. The bass was still in production with the same dimensions so I bought a Guild case. So my case is an original case, "made" and sold by Guild to fit a Starfire bass. But it is 10 years newer than the bass it contains. Is it an OHSC or not?

Probably not strictly original, I guess. Maybe "period correct"??? Do we care? :roll:

I bought a Guild (TKL) dred case off CL. It has a Guild booklet inside with a 2007 copyright on it. When I take my '87 D-25 out of it's beat-up old molded plastic case (not OHSC obviously) and put it into the Guild case, am I adding to it's value? Of course, having bought a case for a guitar that already had one, I'm asking myself at what point does this become a bad idea.

Dave

 

[adorshki]

I'm with Frono. $100.00 or more if you know it's one of those hard to find numbers. I'm relying on foggy memory but I think the case was listed as $125.00 option when I bought my D25.
And since I've got some "purist" sentiment, the Guild logo would mean more value to me, although "period correct" would be entirely acceptable.

 

[dapmdave]

I'm with Frono. $100.00 or more if you know it's one of those hard to find numbers. I'm relying on foggy memory but I think the case was listed as $125.00 option when I bought my D25.
And since I've got some "purist" sentiment, the Guild logo would mean more value to me, although "period correct" would be entirely acceptable.

I'm with you - I value that Guild logo being on there. Does it make the case work any better? Probably not. But I like it.

Dave

 

[West R Lee]

I've personally never cared if a case was origional or not. I DO want a Guild case that fits, but being "origional" really doesn't matter to me. I've bought Guild cases for various guitars over the years, and have bought some with non-origional Guild cases.

West

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

My biggest reason for liking a guitar with it's original case is that if the case in in good condition, the guitar should be the same.
When someone takes the time and effort to keep the case in good shape, they will do as good or better job of keeping the guitar in good shape.

Does this make sense to you?

 

[dapmdave]

My biggest reason for liking a guitar with it's original case is that if the case in in good condition, the guitar should be the same.
When someone takes the time and effort to keep the case in good shape, they will do as good or better job of keeping the guitar in good shape.

Does this make sense to you?

Sure does. An original case could reveal a lot about the guitar's history. Provided, of course, that it's truly original.

Dave

 

[dreadnut]

Hey Dave, great avatar photo! Isn't that the guy from the recent Tiger Woods golf shot that hit the photographer? :lol:

BTW, my '76 original case is held together with bumper stickers and duct tape. I never much cared for the purple interior of the case from this period, it just wasn't very plush.

I've also had difficulty finding an aftermarket case that doesn't "squeeze" the arch-back guitars too much, I think Guild cases have a little extra depth to accomodate them.

 

[Dr. Spivey]

I've also had difficulty finding an aftermarket case that doesn't "squeeze" the arch-back guitars too much, I think Guild cases have a little extra depth to accomodate them.

I agree with Dread on that.

As long as a case is sturdy and fits well it's good to me. I'd rather have an aftermarket case of better quality, than an original case. Guild cases seem to vary from kinda cheesy to pretty darn good. My D40 case ain't worth much, but the Bluesbird case is quite nice. Of course the Bird was nearly twice the price originally.

 

[dapmdave]

Hey Dave, great avatar photo! Isn't that the guy from the recent Tiger Woods golf shot that hit the photographer? :lol:

BTW, my '76 original case is held together with bumper stickers and duct tape. I never much cared for the purple interior of the case from this period, it just wasn't very plush.

I've also had difficulty finding an aftermarket case that doesn't "squeeze" the arch-back guitars too much, I think Guild cases have a little extra depth to accomodate them.

Yep, the new avatar is the cigar guy of fleeting fame. It was time for a change.

My D-50 is in an original case. Original to the D-30 I swapped for it, that is! It's a little shabby but it's very solid and protects the guitar well. I just like the "Guild" stencilled on there.

Dave

 

[GardMan]

My Guilds aren't collectors pieces... and to me the quality of the case (fit, padding, condition) is more important than it being an original, or even Guild, case.

I don't know that I have original cases for any of my dreads... the original for my D-35 (the only guitar I bought new) was pretty much destroyed by United and Delta, flying home and back during my college years. I do have the second Guild case I bought for it in the mid-80s... but it's pretty beat up. I'll probably replace it one of these days (anyone want a beat up Guild case from the '80s?).
D

 

[MojoTooth]

Found this Guild case today for my 77 SFIV...$125 seems to be a fair price right?

http://www.gbase.com/gear/guild-16-1-2-in-case-2000

 

[dapmdave]

I paid $40 for mine earlier this week. (D-size Guild/TKL)

$125 seems a little high?

Dave

 

[MojoTooth]

I paid $40 for mine earlier this week. (D-size Guild/TKL)

$125 seems a little high?

Dave

it seems like the SF cases made by Guild are a lot harder to find or maybe I just havent been looking in the right places.

 

[dapmdave]

I paid $40 for mine earlier this week. (D-size Guild/TKL)

$125 seems a little high?

Dave

it seems like the SF cases made by Guild are a lot harder to find or maybe I just havent been looking in the right places.

I'm sure that you are right, mojo. A least they're still making dreds.

Dave

 

[Thunderface]

My biggest reason for liking a guitar with it's original case is that if the case in in good condition, the guitar should be the same.
When someone takes the time and effort to keep the case in good shape, they will do as good or better job of keeping the guitar in good shape.

I agree with TMG on this one, although if the case is a little banged up, but the guitar's in great shape, it just means that (a) the guitar has been played outside the home/studio/wherever and (b) the case is doing its job.

As for the how case question, I think it certainly adds value to the deal by having an OHSC, especially if you're having the guitar shipped. If not OHSC, then a good-fitting HSC is the next best thing. But I'd rank a poorly fitting HSC in the same category as a gigbag if it's not packed properly within the case when shipped.

 

[adorshki]

As for the how case question, I think it certainly adds value to the deal by having an OHSC, especially if you're having the guitar shipped. If not OHSC, then a good-fitting HSC is the next best thing. But I'd rank a poorly fitting HSC in the same category as a gigbag if it's not packed properly within the case when shipped.

+1.