I bought a SKB-80A A mandolin case at a good price as an 'open box' deal. It's ABS outer, hard polysterene foam interior with the usual nylon fur. My Eastman 305 with a ToneGard on fits - only just, no room for spare strings and the strap is only just in - whew. Originally the case would sit open about 1-1.5 mm before the clips went on, which meant there was nothing to spare on the case depth, and probably some pressure on the bridge top when closed. It seemed like I needed a little more depth in the area where the middle of the mandolin back touches. I got a soft face hammer and applied it to the case in that area, then I got my heel in it with hard shoes on and stomped around some. That squashed the foam down just enough that now the case closes completely before I put the catches on. Will that do it, or do I need a bit more clearance than that in case someone bumps the case? If so what's the best way to compact the foam down a few more mm?
Thanks, Max
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