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Topic: Wheel Eze case |
Susan Alcorn
From: Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 9 Oct 2018 6:42 pm
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I'm looking to buy a Wheel Eze case (the kind once made by Sierra).
Thanks,
Susan _________________ www.susanalcorn.net
"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
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Malcolm McMaster
From: Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 10 Oct 2018 12:15 am
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Susan, these are actually SKB drum trap cases, can be bought through any SKB agent, you have to put foam in yourself ( or have someone do it). Believe there are similar cases in the Aligator range. _________________ MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Russ Tkac
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Asa Brosius
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Posted 10 Oct 2018 7:54 am
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Hey Susan-
I have an unused one (the exact SKB discussed above, foamless) to sell- pm me if interested. |
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Susan Alcorn
From: Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2018 10:15 am
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Thank you Asa, Russ, and Ralph!
I've been in contact with SKB. Their new cases, the ones you helpfully referenced, are bit smaller than the original Wheel-Eze cases, and for my double necks, they don't have enough room (though I know some people have been able to make them work), which is why I'm searching for the older ones. Perhaps it's a quixotic quest. _________________ www.susanalcorn.net
"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
- Mary Oliver |
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Bob Hoffnar
From: Austin, Tx
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Posted 10 Oct 2018 12:19 pm
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Let us know what you come up with. I'm on the search also. _________________ Bob |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 10 Oct 2018 2:21 pm
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Susan Alcorn wrote: |
...Their new cases, the ones you helpfully referenced, are bit smaller than the original Wheel-Eze cases, and for my double necks, they don't have enough room (though I know some people have been able to make them work)... |
Susan, mine works for both of my D-10s, the MSA Millennium and the Franklin. The MSA is a little shorter so I put an extra block (or a paperback book) in at the end to fill the space when I'm carrying that guitar in the case. _________________ www.JimCohen.com
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Paddy Long
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 10 Oct 2018 2:38 pm
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Susan I use the same SKB drum trap case for my Zum Hybrid D10's as well - they fit well, including the foam padding I installed so a Emmons D10 should fit in their ok ! _________________ 14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Bob Hoffnar
From: Austin, Tx
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Posted 11 Oct 2018 5:44 am
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The inside width in the current SKB case is 12†and the width of my D10’s is 11â€. Not much room for padding. _________________ Bob |
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Bob Hoffnar
From: Austin, Tx
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Posted 11 Oct 2018 5:51 am
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I have been talking with Calton cases. They are looking into a case that will have multiple purposes that may fit a steel. _________________ Bob |
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Malcolm McMaster
From: Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 11 Oct 2018 6:26 am
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Susan, if the SKB H3611 is too small there are bigger ones the H4816, or H4818, those may be what you are looking for. _________________ MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case.
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Bill Bassett
From: Papamoa New Zealand
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Posted 11 Oct 2018 8:17 am I'd like one too!
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I recently acquired a single 12 Sierra and that thing is a beast. The case weighs about 35 lb by itself. I remember those Wheel Eze cases advertised in the 90s but had not thought about them again until I got a Sierra. I'll watch this thread. |
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Susan Alcorn
From: Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 11 Oct 2018 8:02 pm
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Thanks everyone for your advice on the SKB cases, and Bob, that's great news (hopefully) about the Calton cases. I've been in touch with SKB, but they no longer make the same case that was used for the Wheel-Eze.
Thanks Malcolm for the heads up on the H4816 - that would definitely fit anyone's steel guitar in it, but it's pretty far over the 62 inches l+h+w for air travel.
In the meantime, if anyone has an old Sierra-built Wheel-Eze for sale, if you let me know, I'd sure appreciate it. _________________ www.susanalcorn.net
"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
- Mary Oliver |
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Malcolm McMaster
From: Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 12 Oct 2018 1:10 am
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Susan, one other suggestion is Scott Dixon Cases, although a UK company I believe they have have a US branch, they make extremely light weight wheeled cases made to your own specs and dimensions, down side is that they are expensive ( but great). I use one myself.
_________________ MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Bob Lawrence
From: Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 12 Oct 2018 6:25 pm
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re:I'm looking to buy a Wheel Eze case (the kind once made by Sierra).
I have one that I use for my Franklin but it's not for sale. lol It's about 18 years old. I've been very happy with mine and if you get one, you should consider covering the metal pieces inside it so that you don't scratch any chrome on your guitar. I used heat shrink and it's still holding great.
If anyone has one that needs parts you can have a look on the Skb parts site:
http://store.skbcases.com/wheels-casters/ _________________ Franklin D10, Telonics (E9)True Tone(C6) pickups, Fender Steel King , Evans (FET 500LV), Nashville 400, Quilter MicroBlock 45 amp's, Telonics FP100 volume pedal, PodXT(effects only), Boss RV3(delay & reverb),Steel Guitar Black Box,Bill Lawrence cables, Walker Seat,Peterson Flip Tuner, IVL Steel Rider, IK Multimedia IRig Pro DUO for recording. |
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Paddy Long
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 16 Oct 2018 2:49 pm
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Susan this one just popped up under the "accessories for sale" tab
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=337211 _________________ 14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Gary Webb
From: New York, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2018 9:32 pm Sierra case
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Susan , I have an older one that is on the large side. It is 36in long 12 in wide. |
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Larry Allen
From: Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
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Posted 5 Jan 2019 1:55 pm
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This is an inexpensive fix...1/4†rod, thread the ends for nuts, drill in the corners, hard rubber wheels and a handle on the other end..for a S10 Excel (31 lbs)..I’ve pulled this though several airports and clubs..
_________________ Excel steels & Peavey amps,Old Chevys & Motorcycles & Women on the Trashy Side |
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Susan Alcorn
From: Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 5 Jan 2019 2:14 pm
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Thanks everyone for your help and advice.
I have one of the more recent versions of the SKB case that was used for the Wheel-Eze, the 12" x 36" one. It's just a tad too small for the my D10 with the legs, pedal bar etc. I'm looking for one of the older cases that were slightly bigger.
Larry, I love your ingenuous fix for the cases - that is great.
My needs are for air travel, especially overseas trips. I need something light, like the Wheel-Eze that will fit my steel guitar (along with the legs and pedal bar). These days, I put the legs into my suitcase, but for car and train travel, it's good to have the legs in the case with the steel - one less thing to get lost.
Malcolm, thanks for the information about the Scott Dixon case - that looks really nice. As for the other SKB's those are a little too big - they exceed the size limits for most airlines. Kind of like Goldilocks and the Three Bears . . .
Bob, If I find out anything, I'll let you know, and if you hear of anything let me, let all of us know. I think this is something of interest for all of us, especially those who have to fly. _________________ www.susanalcorn.net
"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
- Mary Oliver |
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Paddy Long
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 5 Jan 2019 3:52 pm
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There is also the guy at Brand X cases in Nashville - but his facebook pages last entry is 2016 ??? is he still in business because these cases would appear to be the best option for flying I think .... ??
https://www.facebook.com/pg/brandxcases/about/?ref=page_internal _________________ 14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Paddy Long
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 6 Jan 2019 11:55 am
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Thanks Jim yes I had forgotten his name - other than Steve hehe _________________ 14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Marc Jenkins
From: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 6 Jan 2019 5:02 pm
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Steve didn’t answer any emails or Facebook messages from me - I sent 5 of each over 6 months.
I ordered a fibre-style hard plastic flight case from phillycase.com - should arrive soon and I will post my findings. |
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Dick Wood
From: Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 7 Jan 2019 9:26 am
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Here's what MSA uses. http://reddirtcases.com/wp-rdc/ ...good luck Susan. _________________ Cops aren't paid much so I steel at night. |
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