The Steel Guitar Forum Store 

Post new topic Replacement padded bag for Ace Lap steel?
Reply to topic
Author Topic:  Replacement padded bag for Ace Lap steel?
Mark Evans


From:
Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 31 Jan 2025 6:39 am    
Reply with quote

Greetings
Fell into a little beauty locally - a (Rick) Ace lap steel. Really great working order, a couple vintage steels (incl. Manoloff Bakelite) in the pocket…

Pocket of the cardboard case that is crumbling. I’d like to house it in a padded case of sorts. Attached is a pic from an old sale, stating it’s in a ‘ProTec’ case. Can anyone suggest or point to sources for something like this? Thanks

(This is NOT my Ace, just the example of an Ace in the case)



_________________
Larry Pogreba Baritone 'Weissenheimer
Late 30’s Oahu Tonemaster
Early 40’s Rickenbacker Ace
Asher Electro Hawaiian
Hermann Guitars style 1 Weissenborn
2017 Richard Wilson Style 1 Weissenborn
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Noah Miller


From:
Rocky Hill, CT
Post  Posted 31 Jan 2025 7:17 am    
Reply with quote

That looks like a violin case with the neck support cut out.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

David Irving

 

From:
South Australia, Australia
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2025 8:40 pm    
Reply with quote

Depending on the total length of the instrument, you might be able to use a shotgun case. Just cut holes in the existing egg-carton padding, or replace it with high density foam rubber.


View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

John Rosett


From:
Missoula, MT
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2025 9:38 pm    
Reply with quote

I have a bag kind of like this one for my 40's Epiphone. It's well padded and fits well.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939143291
_________________
"it's not in bad taste, if it's funny." - john waters
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Eric Dahlhoff


From:
Point Arena, California
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2025 9:58 pm    
Reply with quote

Search around for viola cases. You should be able to find one that fits, pretty inexpensive.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165167315927
_________________
"To live outside the law you must be honest." (Bob Dylan)
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Brad Bechtel


From:
San Francisco, CA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2025 5:40 am    
Reply with quote

I'd agree with Eric that a viola case would probably work well for you. I'd check the dimensions of the case before buying one. In the original post the case shown appears to be a viola case with the neck support removed, but I couldn't find an exact match on the Protec site, Sweetwater or Amazon.
_________________
Brad’s Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Mark Evans


From:
Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2025 6:00 am    
Reply with quote

Thanks for everyone’s suggestions. Another example of how helpful this community can be.

I actually had some ‘dumb luck’ when I found a forgotten ‘Mainland’ tenor uke in a closet, in a stiff sided, padded style case. Popped out the neck support and the Ace fit toot sweet. Bag made by ‘Max.’ My guess is it’s a viola bag.

I’ll hang the uke on the wall 🙂



_________________
Larry Pogreba Baritone 'Weissenheimer
Late 30’s Oahu Tonemaster
Early 40’s Rickenbacker Ace
Asher Electro Hawaiian
Hermann Guitars style 1 Weissenborn
2017 Richard Wilson Style 1 Weissenborn
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Brad Bechtel


From:
San Francisco, CA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2025 1:42 pm    
Reply with quote

That looks like just about a perfect fit! Glad you didn't have to buy anything.
_________________
Brad’s Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website


All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Jump to:  

Our Online Catalog
Strings, CDs, instruction,
steel guitars & accessories

www.SteelGuitarShopper.com

Please review our Forum Rules and Policies

Steel Guitar Forum LLC
PO Box 237
Mount Horeb, WI 53572 USA


Click Here to Send a Donation

Email admin@steelguitarforum.com for technical support.


BIAB Styles
Ray Price Shuffles for
Band-in-a-Box

by Jim Baron
HTTP