Here we have an extremely rare and completely intact mid 19th century coffin case. As it was sold in Virginia, we expect that it was Made in the USA around 1850. It has the number 3 pencilled into it which may have referred to the Martin size 3 guitar.
Hiscox Musical Instrument Cases are made in the Staffordshire, England to the highest standards. These ultra-lightweight cases are “flight worthy”. With 800 pounds of “crush resistance”, they’re ideal for air-travel. Even the most determined baggage handler will be hard pressed to damage your guitar in a Hiscox case! Hiscox cases first came to my attention when Lowden Guitars and Ramirez Guitars started using them for their top models. I approached Hiscox and they agreed to ship them by ocean container for
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I came to Twelfth Fret with an all original 1967 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean which I had purchased online. The guitar was barely playable, would not tune and was just a very expensive disappointment. After a consultation with Scott, he came up with a plan to see if this guitar could be brought back to life. After great communication, Scott put his skillful hand to work and gave me back one of the greatest guitars I have ever played!
I went from totally disappointed with this guitar, to it being one of my favorites. I don’t know how Scott did it, but unbelievable. Great communication throughout the process, incredibly skillful work, and most of all just a real desire on Scott’s behalf to bring this thing back to life as best he could. I went from having totally given up, to very boastful to own this guitar. Completely blown away.
Absolutely no hesitation bringing any future projections to Scott and the rest of the staff. Thank you so much!
Brian – the guitar is home! No problems, it took a long time to leave Canada (strikes I presume), but then it was fast, no problems with customs agencies and all. It’s really a great guitar, exactly what I was expecting, it suits perfectly to my playing.
Thanks!
Picture attached: the Piccolo with her old sisters.
