Quote Originally Posted by pops1 View Post
Mark the area where the pickguard hits the case top and using a small hammer or something with a flat surface tap the spot to compress the foam. Just do it enough to compress the foam so the lid shuts.
Thanks, but I already returned the case so it's academic. Just posted for general info. The gap between the lid and case bottom was probably 7". It was really the bracket and entire trailing edge of the pickguard that hit against the lining of the lid. I doubt it could have been compressed enough to close safely.