Finally, a mass market case that solves a lot of problems for the builder (and owner) of non-traditional shaped mandolins, the Access AC3MN11 rectangular nest wood case. We've had a chance to run this through its paces in the JazzMando Lab and couldn't be happier.

It's a simple idea, leave the nest open to where the mandolin is stabilized at key body points, but don't outline the F-scroll of the Florentine body. The instrument won't slip around, and you can still accommodate the horn of a Rigel G or CT series, swap out an F5 for an A5, or even better, fit a guitar body mandolin securely. The universal design allows the dealer to stock one and not five cases, and the custom builder doesn't feel like he/she has to stick the customer with a hefty custom case up charge. (Put the money in the mandolin, not the case!)

We've photographed some of the usual suspects and written our thoughts on these in an in-depth review:

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Company website: Access Bags and Cases

Posted by Ted at March 3, 2008 6:03 AM