144 - Why THIS $1600 Guitar Case is Worth Every Penny

In this video, I'm giving you 5 reasons why flight cases are one of the best investments you can make for your guitar. They're vital to your guitar's health, and if you don't believe me, just check out these 5 reasons. This episode of Acoustic Tuesday will also feature Calton Cases, the makers of one of the best flight cases available on the market. You'll tour their facilities and get an up-close look at how their cases are made. Finally, we'll close out the show with a review of Fireside Collective. I know traveling might not be possible for you during these times, but I expect this to NOT be the new norm...that's why I'm so excited to talk about flight cases! But eventually, we'll be traveling and excited to visit our fellow guitar geeks across the world. Now, let's get started with the 5 reasons why a flight case is such a good investment. Reason #5: Protection This is the most obvious reason, but it's perhaps one of the biggest reasons. For starters, I want to share some staggering statistics...flight cases can withstand 1,100 lbs of pressure and can keep your instrument safe from drops of 9 feet or less. So, this means that not only is your guitar or instrument being protected in the drastic circumstances of air travel or moving, but it's also protected in everyday use. That means that if you use a flight case, you don't have to worry about the little bumps or bruises or temperature changes you may experience. It'll be safe and stable in the flight case! Reason #4: Pizzaz Flight cases are highly customizable. I know this isn't everyone's big concern or priority, but I think it's worth mentioning. You can match your instrument's color, your favorite color, or an overall aesthetic look for your music. Either way, you have tons of options! I also love how sticker hungry flight cases are: you can really show off your favorite artists, cities, music stores, etc with plenty of space for stickers on your flight case. Over time, those stickers become little badges of honor as you collect them year after year. Reason #3: Humidity I mentioned this briefly in reason #5, but it truly deserves its own category. The last thing we ever want to happen to our guitars is for them to dry out. Not having a controlled-humidity environment for your guitar can result in a cracked top, cracked soundboard, sharp fret ends, and an overall crummy sound. Flight cases are completely sealed off from the outside environment. In fact, it can maintain an ideal 50% interior humidity amid changes of external temperature from 30 F to 105 F. When left in those environments the relative humidity shifts on 4% per day! Reason #2: Weather & Temperature Think about how many times you've gone from the car to a jam with your guitar in a regular soft or hard case. You probably didn't think it damaged your guitar are at all. But chances are, there's probably moisture building up in that case. With flight cases, they are completely sealed and water-resistant. Additionally, if you're going to be traveling or spending any time outside, having your guitar in a flight case can protect it from temperature changes. It won't insulate it entirely from temperatures, but instead, it will slow down the change, letting the wood grow accustomed to the new temperatures over long periods of time. Reason #1: Price Now, you might think I'm crazy, but I think the price for flight cases is actually the number one reason they're a good investment. A flight case can range anywhere from $1200 to $1600, which might be the cost of a pretty nice guitar for most folks! But, let's say you have a custom guitar or a vintage guitar whose value is actually priceless. What happens when there is irreparable damage to it? How do you recover the time, memories, and value of the guitar? With a flight case, you're essentially protecting it from these situations. So, spending the money upfront might seem crazy, but you're actually saving yourself from years of anguish or lost value in your priceless instruments. Be sure to visit Acoustic Life for the show notes and links for everything featured in today's episode! ★ Request your invite to Tony's Acoustic Challenge today: https://tonypolecastro.com/al-request-invite/?ref=INVITE&src=AL ★ All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/at144/ ★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday