Case question

[studiotwosession]

I have a 330/360 case. It has a blue interior, form fitted type, with a horizontal side pocket type compartment for picks and stuff, and a rectangular, boxy looking neck rest. It has a blue type on blue warranty card in it (the part to be filled out is missing.) The guitar it came with is a '66. Just wondering if anyone knows what era this case belongs to.

[BobKat]

Sounds like a late '70s to early '80s case. They went from blue lining to black aroound 1982. The blue came back in 1989-90 or so, but the body area was no longer form-fit. A scan of the warranty card would help a lot.

[studiotwosession]

Thanks, Bob. Here's the card: http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h96/s ... t=card.jpg

[rickfan60]

Yes, I remember those blue cards from the 70's and 80's.

[BobKat]

That card pegs it as a late '70s early '80s. They changed the typeface about 1985 or so.

Nice cases. They are made with thicker construction than the later ones and they weigh a freakin' ton.

[rickenbrother]

That pic of the warranty card brings back memories of getting my first 4001.

[studiotwosession]

They are made with thicker construction than the later ones and they weigh a freakin' ton.

I noticed this yesterday, when I picked up the empty case and noticed how heavy it is.

[kennyhowes]

They are made with thicker construction than the later ones and they weigh a freakin' ton.

I noticed this yesterday, when I picked up the empty case and noticed how heavy it is.

+1. I really like them though.

[rickboy88]

Yep, my 1982 4001S case weighs a ton and I love it. I've joked that it could survive an atomic blast. I just received a new SKB Ric case today for my latest acquisition. Interesting, SKB isn't using the vanilla scent anymore, at least that new case doesn't have it. Love the form fit though.

[studiotwosession]

Well it's perfect then. I keep a former '66 330/12 that was all but subjected to an A-bomb, but has since been gut rehabbed and is now the spittin' image of a 1993. So it's got protection via this vintage case it deserves.