HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:42 pm
I have an early 80's Ric that got locked in the case by accident. I don't have a spare key....I tried using a paperclip without success....any suggestions?
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Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:55 pm
Do you have keys for any other guitar or luggage cases? I always assumed many of those little keys were somewhat interchangeable. Also, if you don't mind me asking, how did you lock it without the key?
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:39 pm
I would suggest taking it to a luggage shop. They should have the necessary tools to open the lock for you.
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:54 pm
it's not an accident. It's hiding.vintagemusicgear wrote:any suggestions?
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:52 pm
Take your case to Pick of The Ricks. Chris is sure to have a key to open it with. He is right in Lindenwold, about 15 minutes from Moorestown. Hell I work there every other Saturday, but I work everyday in Mount Laurel.
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:57 pm
Good idea, Darryl, I'm sure Chris could help.
It not all that rare of an occurrence where a guitar getting locked in it's case and the key gets lost. I know some people that throw away case keys when they get a new case.
It not all that rare of an occurrence where a guitar getting locked in it's case and the key gets lost. I know some people that throw away case keys when they get a new case.
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:32 am
Say hello to my 'lil friend.
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:02 am
When all else fails....collin wrote:Say hello to my 'lil friend.
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:42 am
I never use the locks on my cases, and I haven't had a single escape yet. 
Sorry, David, I sympathize. Try Chris or your locksmith is my advice, too.
Sorry, David, I sympathize. Try Chris or your locksmith is my advice, too.
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:14 am
Cases have locks? Well I never.
All kidding aside David with wee a bit of a struggle, most keys for old fashioned (vintage) suitcases should turn the mechanism. But I bet you scoured the house for one of those already.
All kidding aside David with wee a bit of a struggle, most keys for old fashioned (vintage) suitcases should turn the mechanism. But I bet you scoured the house for one of those already.
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:15 am
Its like honey Ive shrunk the kids with a guitar.......could be a good movie
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:41 am
H'mmm... Have you tried a blowtorch yet?
Eden.
Eden.
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:46 am
A locksmith may be your best option.
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:16 pm
i can't believe the logic of having locks on a guitar case in the first place. if someone has the inclination to steal a guitar, they would take the lot...guitar in case ! 
Re: HELP! I locked my guitar in the case!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:31 pm
I can't remember ever locking a guitar case myself. I don't even remember what I did with the keys.BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS wrote:i can't believe the logic of having locks on a guitar case in the first place. if someone has the inclination to steal a guitar, they would take the lot...guitar in case !
