Cases: A in an F

[Rich Benson]

Other than artistic objections is there any practical downside to putting an A style in an F style case?
More room for a case humidifier is a positive for me.

[MikeEdgerton]

It breaks all the rules, it's not allowed.

Actually, there is no reason not to. Have at it.

[Marty Jacobson]

The only downside I can think of is that it is more likely to be stolen.
(This is based on absolutely no data.)

[John Rosett]

The only downside I can think of is that it is more likely to be stolen.
(This is based on absolutely no data.)

You could keep it in a banjo case if you really want to make sure that nobody will steal it.

[allenhopkins]

Whatever snugly holds the body. If there's additional "scroll room," so what?

[Ivan Kelsall]

My Ellis "A" style resides in a Travelite case made to fit an F5 style mandolin. It's snug fitting & well protected in everyday usage. I also use it to carry either of my 2 F5 styles when i 'play out',
Ivan

[CES]

That’s my preferred approach...

[Br1ck]

You'll be looked down on at the annual case festival held in Newark each year. The purists are very harsh in their criticism.

[T.D.Nydn]

[Trich]

I think if you're investing in a high end case like a hoffee or Calton, it might be in your best interest to get an F case. You never know when MAS might strike and you find yourself wanting a scroll...

[jdchapman]

OCD audience members like myself will feel a little itchy when you take it out.

[Rich Benson]

That’s exactly what I’m thinking.

[dang]

I have an old Calton and a Hiscox case, both for F-styles and I think they work fine for my A-styles.

If I were getting a really nice case, I think I would want the A-style case. The slightly decreased size and the sleekly symmetrical profile really appeals to me, so if I were to get a vintage collings case (or something closely shaped like that) it would be worth it.