2 Attachment(s)
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Here's mine. I got it about a month ago. Still a little gluey smelling, but it's dissipating.
Attachment 192621
Attachment 192622
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Nice. I'm a Gibson fan and I love the Gibson branding on that Calton.
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
PDMan
Congrats on your new case...beautiful for sure. I have a Gibson/Calton coming for a 335.
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
PDMan
Lovely!! I even spy some Mapes strings! I'm a fan of them. I tried them and they were lasting forever, so I put on some GHS and the difference is noticeable. I miss them.
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
I am a fan of the Mapes strings. I like their Dobro strings too. I had Black Diamonds on when these pictures were taken, but honestly, I prefer the Mapes.
2 Attachment(s)
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Below is a guitar case Keith made in Aldershot, England in the 1980s. It was custom fitted for a Grand Auditorium style guitar I built which was 16 1/2" wide on the lower bout - so this may have been his biggest case at the time. No badge, just a foil sticker in the badge recess. This is a fiberglass case from a time when your acoustic might be sharing the van with an 8 x 10" cabinet, it's not light.
Attachment 192749Attachment 192750
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
maxr
Below is a guitar case Keith made in Aldershot, England in the 1980s.
Key takeaway being how well-conceived and enduring his earliest design has proved to be. Just tweaks ever since.
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Doug Freeman
Key takeaway being how well-conceived and enduring his earliest design has proved to be. Just tweaks ever since.
They were quite popular at the time with UK folk players, especially those with roadies to carry them. I wouldn't be surprised if one of the tweaks is lighter weight - the graphics have certainly come on a bit :)
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Doug Freeman
Key takeaway being how well-conceived and enduring his earliest design has proved to be. Just tweaks ever since.
well said.
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
maxr
Below is a guitar case Keith made in Aldershot, England in the 1980s. It was custom fitted for a Grand Auditorium style guitar I built which was 16 1/2" wide on the lower bout - so this may have been his biggest case at the time. No badge, just a foil sticker in the badge recess. This is a fiberglass case from a time when your acoustic might be sharing the van with an 8 x 10" cabinet, it's not light.
Attachment 192749Attachment 192750
That’s new compared to mine! Same size/shape. Mine’s the same shade of blue but with scratches and a burgundy velvet interior. Keith built it for me in 1976 in the days before he introduced the badge recess.
The late great Derek Brimstone turned up with a yellow one and refused to give me Keith’s address until I promised to get one in a diffrent colour!
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Ray(T)
That’s new compared to mine! Same size/shape. Mine’s the same shade of blue but with scratches and a burgundy velvet interior. Keith built it for me in 1976 in the days before he introduced the badge recess.
The late great Derek Brimstone turned up with a yellow one and refused to give me Keith’s address until I promised to get one in a diffrent colour!
I love your case...i guess it's a gen 1! You have a great history with CC, thanks for the post!
1 Attachment(s)
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Attachment 193528
I quite like the new spatter finishes.
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
mr_tom
me too...nice looking case, thanks for sharing!
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Calton Red Granite electric case...
https://i.imgur.com/c1pJx8dl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zG8Lcurl.jpg
KY Rock Fence courtesy of Shaker Town
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
1 Attachment(s)
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Here is my wonderful Ellis A5 in the Calton, complete with one sticker so far and the Ellis badge. This is a true A5 case, by the way, without any cutouts for points. Not shown is the Cooperstand Mini that just fits in the glove box.
Attachment 196626
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
liestman
Here is my wonderful Ellis A5 in the Calton, complete with one sticker so far and the Ellis badge. This is a true A5 case, by the way, without any cutouts for points. Not shown is the Cooperstand Mini that just fits in the glove box.
Attachment 196626
Beautiful combo..enjoy!
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
1 Attachment(s)
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
I'm obsessed with their cases and have been lucky enough to acquire a few in recent years despite the fact I never play outside of my home or travel with my instruments. I just love the look. This is the latest F5 case. It came with the mandolin. I'm torn as to whether to remove all the stickers (I didn't put them there) or leave them be.
Attachment 197174
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Lo-Fi
I'm obsessed with their cases and have been lucky enough to acquire a few in recent years despite the fact I never play outside of my home or travel with my instruments. I just love the look. This is the latest F5 case. It came with the mandolin. I'm torn as to whether to remove all the stickers (I didn't put them there) or leave them be.
Attachment 197174
thanks for posting and what a beautiful mando! Love your case! I'm not a sticker guy so for me they'd be gone but that's just me. The case should clean up nicely if you do remove them. A little goobgone and it should look fantastic.
thanks for the post!
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Calton Christmas 2021
Click image
http://i.imgur.com/VZ8Qzwnl.mp4
3 Attachment(s)
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Attachment 198226Attachment 198227Attachment 198228
I bought a Gibson Calton and I love it. I’m very pleased that my A4 fits in it also.
Re: Calton Cases - in pictures
Quote:
Originally Posted by
carleshicks
beautiful case...congrats!