Chris Thile mandolin case

[Jan Skovajsa]

Hello,

please, is this a Calton that Chris carries in this video? (see 0:23 and 0:55)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVmKw...layer_embedded
It appears to be slightly different in shape and surface..
In case it's not Calton does anybody know the brand, please?

Have a nice day,
H.

[almeriastrings]

Looks rather like a Hoffee CF to me.

Very shiny finish, and a bit too rounded for a Calton, I think.

[JFDilmando]

Certainly looks Hoffe to me.

[sgarrity]

Hoffee

[Stephen Cagle]

Yes. Hoffee indeed. Got to look at one really close at ibma. The nicest professional case I've ever seen. 750 dollars it better be the nicest.

[Tim2723]

A better question is what does he carry the Hoffee in? I could well imagine that case stored in an over-case for travel. Mostly something that looks like a steamer trunk, maybe an Anvil or similar?

[mrmando]

I dropped my mandolin out of a gig bag and broke the scroll, but I still can't play like Chris Thile.

[JFDilmando]

I would be amazed if anyone with a Loar checks it thru as baggage.... That would never happen. They all go in the carryon.

[Jeff Budz]

If I buy this will I play better?

[Tim Pike]

Not to change the subject..but..changing the subject, I didn't know Chris was left handed (when writing)...great video, very humble man.

[woodwizard]

Yup! I took this picture when he was signing a F9 after a show with him and Mike Marshall. Writes lefty plays righty