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Gemm
Posted 2020-10-26 11:41 AM (#554124)
Subject: Zero Gravity Case Question



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Location: UK		I bought a 2nd-hand Zero Gravity case, but the seller now says the hinge has come adrift. I don't know this case well, but I think the top and the bottom is connected with a cloth material? But are there hinges hidden underneath? If you have this case, could you confirm this for me? My guess is that the cloth material has been broken, so someone has added the hinges? I don't know.... Thanks in advance!
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2020-10-26 1:57 PM (#554125 - in reply to #554124)
Subject: Re: Zero Gravity Case Question



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		There are Three (3) hinges.
The top and bottom foam pieces have three hinges, just like a hard case.
They are under the cloth.

I hope that helps...
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Gemm
Posted 2020-10-26 3:12 PM (#554126 - in reply to #554124)
Subject: Re: Zero Gravity Case Question



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Location: UK		Thanks, OMA! So, the top hinge (near the headstock) is exposed and broken off from the bottom part of the case. Would it be an easy repair? If it can't be repaired, is likely to cause any issues? They say the case closes and zips work fine.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2020-10-26 6:37 PM (#554127 - in reply to #554124)
Subject: Re: Zero Gravity Case Question



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		I have destroyed 3 of those cases.
I used to use them for busking, and everyday "road wear" will kill one in about a year of daily abuse.
One of my former ZeroG cases Did have a hinge come loose. It was the one up on the neck at the headstock. I never cut it open to see what was going on, but I could feel the end of the hinge with the screws in it. The screws had pulled loose from the "rigid foam". But the guitar bag still works. The cloth still functioned as a hinge. I am not sure how long the bag would have lasted if the zipper had not broken.

If you are wondering... Dead Zippers is what killed all of my bags.

And once the bag dies.... You can still use it to ship a guitar.
So long as you tell the buyer the the bag is "free" and that it is just to protect the guitar for shipping.

So, if it is a good deal I would still buy it.
But if it is getting close to the new price... Just find a new one.
BUT...
The last ZG bag I bought came from Musicians Friend and only cost me $79 (with 15% off).
But nowadays, they are asking $150 with a straight face.
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Gemm
Posted 2020-10-27 4:53 AM (#554128 - in reply to #554124)
Subject: Re: Zero Gravity Case Question



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Location: UK		Thanks for your input. The seller has already refunded the money while I'm making up my mind, but apparently I can still buy it. I'll negotiate the price, I think.

Also, does the depth of 11cm at the bottom (with a slight curve) and 5cm at the top sound right for a mid/deep bowl?
The seller can't tell if it's for a shallow or deep bowl.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2020-10-27 4:10 PM (#554129 - in reply to #554124)
Subject: Re: Zero Gravity Case Question



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		11+5=16cm... 16cm=5.9inchs...
Yup... Sounds about right for Mid-dept to Deep.
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Gemm
Posted 2020-10-28 8:17 AM (#554132 - in reply to #554124)
Subject: Re: Zero Gravity Case Question



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Location: UK		Excellent. Thanks, OMA!
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MatureWolf
Posted 2020-11-13 5:51 AM (#554229 - in reply to #554127)
Subject: Re: Zero Gravity Case Question



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Location: Moscow, Russia

Dead Zippers is what killed all of my bags.

Had same problem with my shabby but quite handy ZeroG case - solved by both zipper sliders replacement for about 7$... now works fine again ;-)

Wish a nice Friday, 13 to all!

Best, 

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