Weird question: Can anyone tell me if the inside of this case has any kind of unusual smell that might affect the guitar?
846303
no smell to speak of...DID have a slight difficulty w/lowest latch not "meeting" its "partner" after a few times, but easily corrercted this w/pliers...REALLY nice case, esp. for price...shouldn't damage guitar..gena
846304
I have never had any unusual odor problems with these cases. Larry "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:12
846305
Don't recall any odor. If in doubt, air the case out for a few days before putting instrument in case. Extremely nice case and terrific price!!!
846306
Only smell I noticed was a slight, pleasant, "new" smell. Guitar didn't notice.
846307
I have never had any unusual odor problems with these cases.† Larry "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:12
2209354
The previous answer is mine also. The sponge type Humidifiers are made for and work best when the guitar is stored in the case. Because you store your guitar on a stand and open to the room humidity, one of two things is true. If your guitar still plays OK and does not need a setup it means the room you store your guitar in does not need to be humidified. Otherwise your guitar would be fried by now.
869502
Hi, I'm afraid I cannot help as I'm a beginner and I don't know a lot about cases. However, I would suggest you do what I did and go to the Ibanez website and use the customer service to get your answer. I contacted them just to be on the safe side before I purchased the case and someone responded to my question very quickly. I think this is the safest thing to do so you actually get the correct answer from the people who know. Derek
539761
It seems to be a rubber like smell and it doesn't bother me at all. You could try a clothes dryer sheet and leave it in the case.
1683825
I have NO idea about styrofoam being inside my SKB18 guitar case! However, I was and am impressed by the quality of this guitar for the price. Honestly, I don't think you can buy a better guitar case for the price......
666539
The outside is a true medium brown, no red to it. Nice vintage look. The interior on mine is black, the usual plush, very well-padded. The interior dimensions have a little "give" to them on account of the padding, but here they are: lower bout = 16", waist = 12", upper bout = 13", headstock area = 6". From the lower end of the case to the neck cradle (body length) = 23". The depth is 5", counting the little extra space the domed top provides. I use mine to keep a vintage Regal Milord guitar in, which is 5" deep at the endpin, and it fits just fine. Case is very well made, hinges are high quality, I'm very happy with mine. One note - I don't believe the hygrometer works. The outside is a true medium brown, no red to it. Nice vintage look. The interior on mine is black, the usual plush, very well-padded. The interior dimensions have a little "give" to them on account of the padding, but here they are: lower bout = 16", waist = 12", upper bout = 13", headstock area = 6". From the lower end of the case to the neck cradle (body length) = 23". The depth is 5", counting the little extra space the domed top provides. I use mine to keep a vintage Regal Milord guitar in, which is 5" deep at the endpin, and it fits just... » Read More The outside is a true medium brown, no red to it. Nice vintage look. The interior on mine is black, the usual plush, very well-padded. The interior dimensions have a little "give" to them on account of the padding, but here they are: lower bout = 16", waist = 12", upper bout = 13", headstock area = 6". From the lower end of the case to the neck cradle (body length) = 23". The depth is 5", counting the little extra space the domed top provides. I use mine to keep a vintage Regal Milord guitar in, which is 5" deep at the endpin, and it fits just fine. Case is very well made, hinges are high quality, I'm very happy with mine. One note - I don't believe the hygrometer works. « Show Less
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measure your guitar. My acoustic is 41" long, 11.5" across near the cutaway and 15.5" across at it's widest and about 4.75" deep and the guitar fits the case fairly snug with a little bit of room to spare all around. I'd almost say it's just about a perfect fit for me and I absolutely love it (and paid twenty less than what it's going for now in April 2012). Keep in mind, the case will smell for a couple weeks while the lacquer or whatever it is they use finally dissipates and dries out; but after that, it is a very nice case for the money (at least it used to be when it was twenty less). measure your guitar. My acoustic is 41" long, 11.5" across near the cutaway and 15.5" across at it's widest and about 4.75" deep and the guitar fits the case fairly snug with a little bit of room to spare all around. I'd almost say it's just about a perfect fit for me and I absolutely love it (and paid twenty less than what it's going for now in April 2012). Keep in mind, the case will smell for a couple weeks while the lacquer or whatever it is they use finally dissipates and dries out; but after that, it is a very nice case for the money (at least it used... » Read More measure your guitar. My acoustic is 41" long, 11.5" across near the cutaway and 15.5" across at it's widest and about 4.75" deep and the guitar fits the case fairly snug with a little bit of room to spare all around. I'd almost say it's just about a perfect fit for me and I absolutely love it (and paid twenty less than what it's going for now in April 2012). Keep in mind, the case will smell for a couple weeks while the lacquer or whatever it is they use finally dissipates and dries out; but after that, it is a very nice case for the money (at least it used to be when it was twenty less). « Show Less
1825309
my guitar has a beautiful finish that I'm very protective of, I've had no problems. But it is more of a car-like clearcoat type finish; not sure how it would handle more of a matted/enamel type finish if that's what your piano has.
932617
Hey John,I'm actually going to get this exact question answered tomorrow by my local music/guitar store. The case closes all the way except for about the last inch or two. To get it to lock I have to press down firmly on the top the case and hold it until I latch the cover. I am seeing imprints from the bridge and the knobs on the inside felt, which I believe I shouldn't be seeing. This is my first hard cover case, so I wasn't totally sure what to expect. I can let you know what I find out tomorrow.Brian
1772079
I dropped mine in the first time in a very dry guitar. Within 24 hours it was like brand new. The wood expanded so much from the moisture the tuning shifted almost half a step sharp, just FYI.
2103080
Yes, but know that this humidifier emits a plastic smell that permeates the guitar after a while.
2011802
I had no odor from mine at all. If you have examined the interior to make sure nothing is there that shouldn't be, then notify Amazon.
1098667
Hey Tom, I have been using this for 8 months, it almost always stays on the guitar unless I'm in travel, I have not noticed any damage at all. I imagine if the foam wasn't in an ideal situation it could cause some damage, like moisture, heat, sunlight, etc. I keep mine indoors and climate controlled. of course the foam is similar to that of the capo I use, so I'm not sure where the damage would come from. Maybe someone else with longer usage can chime in and answer this better. Cheers
1467157
I am about to find out this coming week since I will be checking it in along with my suitcase. However, to protect my mini guitar further, I am lining the inside of the gig bag with bubble wrap. Since the mini body is made of laminate it is supposed to be able to handle a lot of abuse.
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So I have never been on a plane but I'm assuming there might be a far amount of banging around with the case and questionable actions with it. I would trust it. I had my $800 Taylor in mine and it fell out of the bed of my truck on to the highway and might have got it, when I went back and got it the case was scuffed up which is what was to be expected but my guitar didn't have a single scratch and the case was still in fair condition. So I would say yes to airplane travel. Sorry about the bird walk
1811227
Ya , mine had a lite smell I think its the glue,, that's the smell .gone quick great case . leave it open for a bit ,or put a drier sheet in it ..
10349
Mine had no smell at all. The only problem I had was that it was too slick. Everything had a tendency to slide off, including my computer. It's probably varnish that you are smelling. If you live in a place where you can set it outside, you can let it "air out." If not, I suggest that you send it back.