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    Here's mine. I got it about a month ago. Still a little gluey smelling, but it's dissipating.
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    Nice. I'm a Gibson fan and I love the Gibson branding on that Calton.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PDMan View Post
    Here's mine. I got it about a month ago. Still a little gluey smelling, but it's dissipating.
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    Congrats on your new case...beautiful for sure. I have a Gibson/Calton coming for a 335.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PDMan View Post
    Here's mine. I got it about a month ago. Still a little gluey smelling, but it's dissipating.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.


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    Quote Originally Posted by maxr View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Freeman View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Freeman View Post
    Key takeaway being how well-conceived and enduring his earliest design has proved to be. Just tweaks ever since.

    well said.

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    CC in Mystic Blue, smooth glitter..








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    Quote Originally Posted by maxr View Post
    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.


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    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ray(T) View Post
    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!

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    I quite like the new spatter finishes.

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    I quite like the new spatter finishes.
    me too...nice looking case, thanks for sharing!

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    my new Calton 'Gibson" case for ES335




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    Calton Red Granite electric case...






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    My generation 1 Calton mando case, Small Dog case cover, with Collings MT2 varnish...






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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by liestman View Post
    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.

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    Beautiful combo..enjoy!

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lo-Fi View Post
    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.
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    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!

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    Calton Christmas 2021

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    I bought a Gibson Calton and I love it. I’m very pleased that my A4 fits in it also.
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    I bought a Gibson Calton and I love it. I’m very pleased that my A4 fits in it also.
    beautiful case...congrats!

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