Re-lining a guitar case

SteveRobinson

I quite like the new Gibson Custom Shop cases with the yellow lining that come with the newer ES models. I couldn’t persuade Gibson to sell me one of theirs aftermarket so I decided I’d reline a black case in yellow velvet just almost like the Gibson ones.

I used a Spider brand case as they are cheap and sturdy. The black fur lining ripped out easily leaving the wooden shell. 

It took a little while working out how best to construct the interior. I made patterns of each piece of velvet before cutting. I remade the accessory compartment and neck supports, adding a second support for security. The original was just expanded polystyrene but I made the new ones from poplar.

 

I'm pretty pleased with how it came out.

Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures of the work in-progress.

SRich

Nice job............I have hankered after a Brown Lifton with Pink lining for my 335..............<sigh> I wish I were more practical.

martinw

Nice!

CasperCaster

That is truly beautiful - have a wow!

ICBM

That's a great job - I wouldn't have guessed it wasn't factory if I didn't know. I've never seen anyone go to the trouble of doing that before!