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I am curious to know about what kind of cases are being issued for new, standard model Rics, not Vintage or C Series. It is quite possible this was brought up on another thread/topic and I missed it. I have heard that they are primarily plastic cases.

Molded SKB cases, that are of a better design with nicer latches than the standard SKB cases.

Yes they are, Stan. Quite sturdy, with aluminium trim where the two halves meet. They look good - a black and yellow RIC logo riveted to the top of the case near one corner. I'll take a photo later today and post it (if somebody doesn't get in before me!).

Ed Roman doesn't have a high opinion of them - he suggests a timber case if I recall.

I'd like to see it, Howard, thanks. The only reason I brought it up was a dealer I spoke with, who I will keep nameless, essentially, for lack of a better word, complained about them and I didn't even know about them. The last two, new Rics I bought were vintage/C series guitar so I had no idea.

BTW, the dealer wasn't Ed.

These are very nice cases. The latches are like jewelry, except very heavy duty. The insides are very well-finished and comfortable. I know, because I slept in mine last night.

Paul, my wife is beginning to think I would attempt same. I am cordoned off to my one room with my Rics and I'm running out of space. Something is going to have to give and I will likely be the 'givee'.

Yeah those cases are heavy duty and protect well. The silver cases are really pretty but scrape very easily, they're not good cases if you play a lot, they'll look beat in no time.

Wish my dog house was as comfortable - I slept there last night!!!

Thanks for your input, Howard, Bob et al. I feel a little more comforable now that I ordered a new 330. Guess this dealer wasn't real pleased (nor was he pleased with the deposits that are required for certain options)...BTW, Howard, if you get around to it, I would still like to see a pix of the case. Thanks guys.

Howard, I'll be playing mine tomorrow night!

Bob: how do you tune your case? Do you prefer flats or rounds? And so on...

What songs do you like to play on your case?

Or should that be a new thread?

Dude, get off Bob's case! He's been through enough today (insert smiley face here)....

I don't want Bob's case. Mine is just fine, thanks.

Dane, did you ever use the 4080 case as a dining table?