TKL Instrument Cases

     Hey y’all! Today, I want to discuss gear. For those of my readers who are not musicians, gear is basically the extra goodies that you use in the music making process, or to complement your respective instrument. For instance, gear could describe picks, capos, amplifiers, tuners, straps, cases, songbooks, or anything that the human mind can contrive of to enhance the enjoyment of playing music.

     One of the most useful members of the gear family, in my opinion, is the instrument case. Without a proper case for your instrument, your instrument is in danger of being damaged, and is also more difficult to transport. Most cases also provide compartments to store smaller gear, such as tuners, picks, and capos. I am eager to discuss with all of you my favorite maker of instrument cases; TKL.

Thanks for visiting Blues Bluegrass and Beyond TKL acoustic guitar hard case. Picture obtained from www.amazon.com

                                       

• The TKL hard case
• Durable
• Made with plastic, wood, and/or metal construction
• Thickly padded plush interior
• Ample room to store more gear
• TKL ‘s 24/7 limited lifetime warranty

     TKL creates numerous cases in various styles, and for various instruments. While I have never tried their soft bags, I have many of their hard cases, and they have protected my instruments for many years. TKL creates cases and bags for instruments ranging from oboes, to keyboards, to guitars, to mandolins, to drums, DJ supplies, and even amplifiers. However, since this blog mainly concentrates upon stringed instruments and chordophones, I’m going to muse upon the hard cases TKL offers for stringed instruments.

     

      Many of TKL’s stringed instrument hard cases are built to similar standards. The exterior shell of these cases are protected by a leather-like skin that TKL has dubbed, Durahyde. Beneath the faux leather skin, multiple layers of hand laminated wood provide solid protection. The case also includes clips for attaching shoulder straps, and gold d-ring clasps. To prevent theft, these clasps can also be locked with a key that comes with the case. The exterior of the case also boasts gold feet to keep the case from being marred  during transit and storage. Inside, one will find a silky, plush, furry velour lining that resembles a 1970s pile shag carpet. This sumptuous lining is also contoured to fit the appropriate instrument, and support the neck of your instrument near the headstock, and the base, or heel, of the instrument neck. An interior pouch with a small, furry, hinged door can also be found inside the case.  I own many TKL cases and have not had difficulty with any of them. I have used my cases in bad weather, and I even dropped one in a puddle, only to find my instrument still safe, and intact, inside. Good luck in the never-ending search for quality gear and great cases. Until next time, -Tom Kostelac 

Visit  www.tkl.com for yourself to explore their large selection of cases!

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