Case for an RB-175?

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From JABork on 7/5/2017 1:22:49 AM

I'm thinking about getting a new case for my Gibson RB-175. The original cardboard thing didn't inspire much confidence when I had it strapped to my bicycle trailer earlier tonight.

Anybody know if it will fit well in one of these?

https://www.elderly.com/accessories/cases-gigbags/banjo-cases-gigbags/x-long-neck-banjo-cases-gigbags/canadian-longneck-11-openback-banjo-case.htm

4 Comments
	Lew H says: 7/5/2017 6:07:26 AM I have my RB-175 in one of those TKL cases. It works fine, but it's snug. I have to tuck my strap inside the pot.
	john bange says: 7/5/2017 6:33:01 AM fits fine. I've had a couple of them with RB-175's in them...not to mention, short of an American Vintage or Cedar Creek at 3 times the price, what choice do you have on a new long neck case. I'd like to see Guardian build one but that's unlikely.
	darwinyarwin says: 7/5/2017 8:00:46 AM John's correct, what choice do you have? I wrote (here I think) about my search for a LN case for my vintage Ode, and the exact case you linked was my choice. After reading your post this am, JABork, I put my RG 175 in the case and tried it out. It's just like Lew H said: snug, but fine. You'll also like the extra neck support. Get it.
	JABork says: 7/7/2017 4:35:36 PM Thanks everyone! Looks like I can order one through my local music shop. Is there any chance anyone would want the original gibson case when I'm done with it? It's not in great shape but it sounds like long neck cases are hard to some by. I don't have room to store it, but I'd hate to throw it out.
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