I need a new bowlback case of nice quality. Know where I can get em? Thanks
Martin Jonas
Jun-23-2005, 3:54am
A subject of much discussion and frustration on the bowlback community. In brief, your options are:
1) Get the standard Korean case distributed by Hobgoblin and Gremlin (and probably others) (here (http://www.hobgoblin.com/local/carts31.htm#MANDOLIN%20FAMILY%20CASES%20&%20BAGS)). This is by far the easiest option, and they are decent quality and fit most (but not all) bowlbacks, often requiring a bit of extra padding. However, people have had difficulties getting them in the US.
2) If you have a friend in Japan, you can get an Eastman fibreglass case. In the US, they only distribute their flatback mandolin cases, but in Japan you can get a bowlback case as well. Look great quality.
3) Get one custom made. Much more expensive, but you can get decent quality. There've been a number of names bandied around recently; a search should get you those discussions.
Martin