M-7x Series Hard Shell Case

[caliban335]

Any recommendations on reasonably priced HSCs for M-7x Series guitars? Thanks in advance.

 

[matsickma]

The DeA M's have a shape and size that is similar to the late 1950 and early 1960's M75 Aristocrats and M65 Freshman.

I had picked up a Epi Les Paul (I though it was a Les Paul model) case a while back that seemed to work well. However Gibson LesPauls won't fit.

M

 

[NeoFauve]

After DeArmonds were discontinued, Fender sold Squire branded M series guitars.

Keep an eye out for a used Squire case.
I wouldn't say these are easy to find. I happened to luck onto one for cheap.
Perfect fit, flat lid, nicely made.
The only thing "wrong" with it was that it had a rather LARGE, gold Squire logo on it. :wink:

My Bluesbird case had a modest little Guild shield, not much bigger than a silver dollar. :?

A case from an Epi Alley Kat or Ibanez Artist models might work. Google the specs and compare dimensions.

 

[mad dog]

Reasonable I don't know. None of the cheap alternatives were panning out. Finally gave up with mine, went over to Guitar Center and rustled around. They had a top-quality Gretsch case, came with one of the high end models but the buyer already had a case for it. I'm not sure of the model. It fits the M-75T perfectly on the lower bout, has some extra room on the upper bout. Domed, so the Disby fits just right. Cost 150 bucks (not happy), but it's probably the best case I own right now.

MD

 

[caliban335]

Thanks to everyone for the replies. It's too bad a HSC is so hard to come by for such nice guitars. FWIW, some folks on the Guild/DeArmond section of FDP report that an Epiphone Alleykat or Wildkat case will work as well.

 

[matsickma]

I would agree with that. Possibly the case I had was a wildcat model.

M

 

[Guildenstern]

I keep my M-75T in a Coffin case. Fits perfectly!