Robben Ford Discussion

frank0936 · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:24 am Post subject: hard case

I haven't really looked for one yet. I've been transporting mine in my double gig bag. I've got a case for my Gibson Blueshawk that might fit. I'll let you know. If not, then the case for my Ibanez AS80 might fit.
Frank

fig · Senior Member Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 56

Hi Frank -

I was told today by a store that sells the Esprit that the Gator GC universal case fits.
But I ordered this case . . .
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/540948/

chalky

Fitted a 1000 k ohm (1 meg ohm) volume pot (for the bridge pick-up only) on Saturday. Took me around 90 mins to make the change as I am not an electrician, and I was also very careful not to damage the finish on the guitar. I can definitely say that the tone has changed because I have been able to lift the bass control on the amp back to around 5 (mid-way). I have also been able to drop the treble and presence back to around 6. This is roughly where I would have the settings for my other and previous guitars. With the Bass and treble back where I like them for this amp, I was able to tweak the mid slightly and have a fairly sweet tone, certainly less dark than it was originally. I have also now been able to re-adjust the pick-up heights to get them better balanced, so I even think that I now have better mid and neck position tones... All in all, I'm sure a better pick-up will improve things further, but I'm not sure I need it now. I need to live with the guitar as it is for a while and jam it with other musicians again to see how it cuts.

BlueLobster, I'm looking forward to hearing your comments on the proper JB/59 combination when you get round to it.

Case-wise, I'm using the Hiscox lite-flite case I had for my previous semi (DeArmond Starfire, bit like a 335 in shape). I currently have some plastic wadding in the case to support the guitar as the case is too large. My intention is to get some red velvet material and 'styro-foam' beads and make some decent pads to stick in the case.

frank0936 · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:08 am Post subject: Cases

I tried several different cases and none fit. The case Fig was talking about looks like the case that came with my Clapton Strat, and I didn't try it. Those cases are very heavy if you have to carry one for any distance at all. Fender's molded cases are great, but I haven't found one that fits. I'll have to look at the Gator universal.
Frank

fig · Senior Member Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 56

I'll get the case from Musician's Friend later this week, and I'll let you know how it fits - and if it's heavy.

enrico · Member Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 24 Location: Hull, UK

after a few unsuccessful visits to local music shops, I found a hardcase that fits my Esprit. The make is "KINSMAN", made in china obviously!

The case fits perfectly and has a nice shapy figure! Can't see a name for the model, but don't think they make many. Only adjustment, I put some carton box at the bottom of the body part of the case, as this is quite deep, but apart from that, it's a nice affordable case, 'bout £ 50.00 in pounds.

Enrico

fig · Senior Member Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 56

Well, the case from Musician's Friend doesn't fit. And I looked for Kinsman, but couldn't find any in the US.

fig · Senior Member Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 56

A store in town sells the Esprit and the Epiphone Flamekat case together. They're out of that case, so I ordered one from MF. But they said the Epi case fits it . . .

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/540835/

frank0936 · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:04 am Post subject: Esprit Case

Thanks Fig. I'll probably have to get one. Most airports let me carry my guitar on, but a few have been real a**holes about it. The airline that gives me the most hassle is Delta. I have emailed them about it but they never answered. Anybody wonder why they're bankrupt? Anyway, until I get something from an airline that says I can definitely carry it on, I'll go back to hard cases and checking through as baggage.
Frank

bottom line · Member Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Posts: 13 Location: milwaukee

This appeared on the Fender Forum, posted by Jason Ingram of Fender...

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There is now a case made for the Esprit.

Part number 099-6180-306. Shipping late October.

frank0936 · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:46 am Post subject: Esprit case

Thanks for the tip. I'll be looking for that.
Frank

fig · Senior Member Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 56

I called and talked to a guy at Squire (Fender), and he didn't know anything about a case for the Esprit. I gave him the product number, and he said it may be out some time next year.
So we'll see . . .

JohnnyZ · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:29 pm Post subject:

bluenote · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:13 am Post subject:

Johnny, i think thats a marvelous idea!!! where are the squires made? Mexico? ten bucks in Mexico will pay two months rent, and no more boston winters.........wow.
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JohnnyZ · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:59 am Post subject: