Members knockwood Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 Just in case... I'd be looking either for a traditional hard case or a hard-soft case like the ones that come with the LL6. Would basically any standard dread-size case fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 A traditional Dread case will work but doesn't fit perfectly. I think Yamaha makes cases just for their guitars, you might check on the MF web site for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted November 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 A traditional Dread case will work but doesn't fit perfectly. I think Yamaha makes cases just for their guitars, you might check on the MF web site for one. Will check it out. Thanks, Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frederico Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 Sorry for hijacking the post Knockwood , do you find the factory semi-hard case as sturdy and protective as a hard shell case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 The lower bout is wider on the FG than a traditional dread. I want to say they are 1/2" wider. You might want to check out one of the dread size deluxe Road Runner gig bags. The FG's fit perfect. I had a nice one that worked great with my old FG750S. Wait a minute, did you buy an FG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted November 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 Wait a minute, did you buy an FG? Not yet. Thinking about it... I think I've developed a bit of a Yammo obsession, yo. The bang for buck is just insane in many cases (no pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members outdoorgb Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 snip Not yet. Thinking about it... I think I've developed a bit of a Yammo obsession, yo. The bang for buck is just insane in many cases (no pun intended). knock...I've got an FG and a handfull of case. When I get home tonight I'll see how the FG730 fits...and yes, after owning an LS6, LL6, I will attest there is still a need for an FG...BTW - the LL6 is only 4 days old and I'm still working on my review...what a guitat:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 IMHO the Yamaha semi-hard case is excellent. It is quite rigid and well padded. Before owning it, I would never have considered anything other than a traditional hard case. The Yammo case changed my mind about this. It has so far survived at least three shipments with zero complications: Yamaha to MF, MF to me in NY, NY to Michigan. My cats also seemed to take a liking to the LL6 and got in the habit of climbing on it, knocking it over, etc. Never any damage while it was in the case, although they did knock the un-cased guitar over once, breaking the endpin and putting a small gouge on the butt... Not yet. Thinking about it... I think I've developed a bit of a Yammo obsession, yo. The bang for buck is just insane in many cases (no pun intended). The FG730 is sweet. I also liked the FG750, but the sycamore may be an aquired taste. I actually like the FG750 better than the FG730 but it's super close. You should try to play both of them if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 knock...I've got an FG and a handfull of case. When I get home tonight I'll see how the FG730 fits...and yes, after owning an LS6, LL6, I will attest there is still a need for an FG...BTW - the LL6 is only 4 days old and I'm still working on my review...what a guitat:thu: I agree. I'm loving Knock's LL6. The damn thing begs to be played. I want to pull it out of the case everytime I walk by it. I honestly feel it's just as strong as a fingerstyle guitar as it is a strummer. It must be due to the non traditonal dread shape and the bracing. Awesome guitar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluesy1 Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 I went through this with my FG730S. Here's what I got, by Kaces through Guitar Center online. It's a nylon outer material and fairly sturdy and lightweight. Not like a thermo or tolex case though. I called the company and spoke to representative to obtain the exact specs to make sure it fits. Like a glove. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Kaces-Boutique-Polyfoam-Acoustic-Guitar-Case-776720-i1152649.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 I have an old FG 340 (late '70s) but I think its the same dimensions as the newer FGs. It fits in my hard SKB case but it's a little "tighter" fit on the lower bout area. I agree they are slightly wider in the lower bout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members owlshead Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 agree... just got a FS720S from Kraft... as well as an ok case... my old FG fits in it... its snug... but fits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gary Palmer Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 I agree. I'm loving Knock's LL6. The damn thing begs to be played. I want to pull it out of the case everytime I walk by it. I honestly feel it's just as strong as a fingerstyle guitar as it is a strummer. It must be due to the non traditonal dread shape and the bracing. Awesome guitar.... Forward shifted, un-scalloped bracing tends to do that when combined with an Engelmann and rosewood mix. ------------ Hiscox Standard LiteFlite cases fit FG's and L series guitars like a second skin, but they also fit in most dread cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members outdoorgb Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 I agree. I'm loving Knock's LL6. The damn thing begs to be played. I want to pull it out of the case everytime I walk by it. I honestly feel it's just as strong as a fingerstyle guitar as it is a strummer. It must be due to the non traditonal dread shape and the bracing. Awesome guitar.... I'm into day four on my new LL6...You are correct, I can strum it and play fingerstyle. I'm comparing the playability to a Larrivee L03R...Review to follow. What a great sounding guitar...and I hijacked thread:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 I'm into day four on my new LL6...You are correct, I can strum it and play fingerstyle. I'm comparing the playability to a Larrivee L03R...Review to follow. What a great sounding guitar...and I hijacked thread:facepalm: It's OK, it's the Rick Roll guy's thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gary Palmer Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 knock...I've got an FG and a handfull of case. When I get home tonight I'll see how the FG730 fits...and yes, after owning an LS6, LL6, I will attest there is still a need for an FG...BTW - the LL6 is only 4 days old and I'm still working on my review...what a guitat:thu: It's good to hear you're enjoying your new guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted November 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 It's good to hear you're enjoying your new guitar. This. Amazing model, IMHO. Congrats on your Yammo, outdoorgb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members outdoorgb Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 It's good to hear you're enjoying your new guitar. Thanks Gary and Knock...I'm two days away from putting a new bone saddle on it. So far I have zero complaints except when the user does something stupid... I'll post some stuff later next week... And Knock...the FG700S I picked up last week fits fine in a standard HS case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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