Re: Keep Mandolin in OHSC?
A good tight-fitting case will cause the bridge to make a mark in the foam. That's normal. As long as you don't have to push on the top to close it, nothing to worry about. After all, you don't want it to move around inside the case. while you're carrying it.
I've developed recently a truism, which has helped me be responsible for my mandolin's caretaking and well-being: "If it's not being played, it might as well be in the case; if it's in the case, it might as well have the top closed; if the top is closed, it might as well be latched." It's sort of a step-by-step-by-step reminder to not be neglectful, even if just taking a short break in the middle of a session. And it really doesn't take much time or effort to do that - and much, much less than you might have to put into restoring it if you should happen to pick up an unlatched case and your instrument fell out.
BTW & FWIW - generally, OHSC refers to the antique case that comes with an antique mandolin. These have antique value on their own. This does not refer to a modern hardshell case, be it for an antique mandolin or modern mandolin.
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