Tweed case for Martin dreadnaught?

[DesertTwang]

Tonight at the bluegrass workshop, I saw a fellow musician who had a case that I really liked -- it was a TKL vintage-looking tweed hardshell case, and she used it for her dobro. (Don't judge me, I'm a sucker for that kind stuff [emoji16]).

I didn't have a chance to find out a model number, but it looked like this one: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/acce...ng-guitar-case

I'd love to get this for my Martin dreadnaught, but everywhere I looked, this style case seems to no longer be available. Does anyone have thoughts on a similar case that is still being manufactured, or the reason why TKL stopped making them? You would think that this retro/vintage-looking stuff is really popular right now, so I'm surprised they discontinued it.

[Jaden]

Most definitely an upgrade over the standard black vinyl which doesn’t measure up for appearance; in the electric guitar field a common concession to vintage revival. I have same tweed for telecaster case and amp. Too bad not easy to find for acoustic.

[Realbluesman]

Maybe not quite the quality you need but a nice case for the $$:

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/acce...20gear%20cases

Attractive red plush interior, good hardware, arched top. I bought one from them recently (on sale) and it was nice but the tweed was all scarred up and I returned it.

[AndrewG]

https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_ro...readnought.htm

[TBman]

Originally Posted by DesertTwang

Tonight at the bluegrass workshop, I saw a fellow musician who had a case that I really liked -- it was a TKL vintage-looking tweed hardshell case, and she used it for her dobro. (Don't judge me, I'm a sucker for that kind stuff [emoji16]).

I didn't have a chance to find out a model number, but it looked like this one: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/acce...ng-guitar-case

I'd love to get this for my Martin dreadnaught, but everywhere I looked, this style case seems to no longer be available. Does anyone have thoughts on a similar case that is still being manufactured, or the reason why TKL stopped making them? You would think that this retro/vintage-looking stuff is really popular right now, so I'm surprised they discontinued it.

A different brand is available. I have one for my 00.

Tweed Case

I see now that Realbluesman posted the same case. I have no idea why his link is $30 cheaper, lol. But anyway, they are still available.

[Realbluesman]

The black is $30 less than the tweed.

[Fitter]

I have one in a closet that a Clarence White came in years ago. I always liked them but have not used it in 20 years.

[tbeltrans]

Sorry, you have to get a Huss & Dalton guitar to get a tweed case.

Tony

[guitararmy]

Here's one:
https://www.ebay.com/i/183515030133?chn=ps

[drive-south]

Cedar creek also makes them.

[Erithon]

Originally Posted by drive-south

Cedar creek also makes them.

+1
Cedar Creek is TKL's upscale/custom shop. And TKL, of course, makes the Martin Geib style cases so it'll be a perfect fit.

[Nyghthawk]

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...dnought-guitar

Nice case for the price. They call this one burlap but it has the same effect.

Golden Gate makes tweed cases. I have one for my Blueridge OM.

[DesertTwang]

Originally Posted by guitararmy

Here's one:
https://www.ebay.com/i/183515030133?chn=ps

Yep, I think that's the one. She said she paid about that at a local retailer. I'm wondering whether the TKL is indeed different/superior enough to the very similar looking MusiciansFriend case at one third the price?

[guitararmy]

I have a tweed TKL jumbo case that looks like it is lacquered over the tweed. I don't know if that's how they come but the lacquering makes it a lot nicer than the MusiciansFriend one. I suspect it is also sturdier and heavier than the MF one...

[AZLiberty]

Nice thing about Dreadnoughts, everyone makes cases for them.

Link to Alvarez's tweed case. I have one for my Baritone, it's quite nice. (ON SALE)

Finer weave than other tweed cases, more like broadcloth.

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/acce...hardshell-case