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Yep, they seemed to have fixed that wobbling-on-the-hinge issue with their newest re-design. It's still a slim case with a narrow footprint, so it would be easier to knock over than a calton when on...

Yeah that seems to one of the newer releases, similar to the newest version of the F-style case that was released earlier this year.

Christopher Henry is of one my favorite mandolin players today. He has such a bone-deep command of traditional Monroe style, while seamlessly blending it with his own adventurous modern playing...

A good way to think about this style is that it's emulating the pulse and the drive of old time fiddle playing. What you are hearing is indeed intentional, and is very much in line the the sliding...

Here's a further update to this. After keeping my mando in the case for a while, the padding has now compressed properly, and the case lid closes very easily without any resistance. I guess the...

Update. I compressed the pads a bit last night with some weights, and have had the mando in the case all day today. It is closing easier now, though perhaps still a bit tighter than I'd like, still a...

The best way to make sure the mandolin you purchase is set-up correctly and will play well (without you having to do it yourself), is to purchase it from a store with a good reputation, rather than...

Interesting. Maybe I'll try to compress the foam a bit with some weights for a few days, then check the fit. Currently it feels like a worrying amount of pressure on the mando neck, and there is...

My concern is that it requires a good bit of force to close it and compress the foam padding at those contact points, which makes me feel like it's exerting a good bit of force on the mando, which...

Well, a little update to this thread. After returning my new F model Crossrock case back in August due to the issues I listed a few posts back, I kept in touch with their very responsive customer...

A used northfield A model would be your best bet for around $2k. They are great mandolins for the price.

Great tutorial/lesson on that tune from Mike Compton here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-aIbF6kVV4

If you can't find anyone, and you're open to online courses and are a true beginner, I strongly recommend Sharon Gilchrist's beginning mandolin course on Peghead Nation. I think it's the best...

One last update: I've continued emailing with their customer service team, and they are very keen to get these issues fixed ASAP. Here's a quote from the last email exchange:
"We've called a meeting...

I'm having the same issue. It rocks back and forth on it's side and doesn't balance correctly. Super annoying. Really frustrating stuff. It's so close to being an awesome case, they just really...

I'm having the same issue. One of the tuning pegs contact the inside of the case. I'm emailing with customer service as well, sending them pics and measurements. I'll probably return this one. If...

I just received mine. The case is solid, and fits with tone guard, and plenty of bridge clearance, but I'm noticing that the case doesn't stay open on it's own, and the top slams shut if I don't keep...

How's the bridge clearance? Does it leave an imprint on the roof of the case, or does it seem to not touch?

I've got the new case model coming for my Randy Wood F5. Should arrive next week. I'll report back once it does.

Does the headstock scroll or tuning pegs touch the inside of the case at all around the headstock, or is there full clearance?

The *newest* one just came out within the last couple weeks and doesn't require the extra foam pad...the inner padding is specifically designed for F-5 style mandos, and apparently there is more room...

Has anyone had a chance to try the new "better fitting" F style cases that Crossrock just released? Would love to read an in-hand review to see if they truly fixed headstock scroll clearance and body...

If the new design specifically made for F models ends up being an accurate fit with proper headstock room, I'll be really happy and swap my older model for it. I have the current version, and it fits...

Sharon Gilchrist's beginners course on Peghead Nation is GREAT. It a really clear, well structured place to start. I think it's better geared towards the true beginner than a lot of the other online...

I've used both, and both are valuable. I will say that Mike's Peghead Nation lessons are note-for-note demonstrations of Monroe breaks. The Monroe Improv courses that Chris offers are a much more...