Almost had 3 heart attacks

GDW · 10-09-2009, 03:41 AM

Hi Everyone

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I just have to share the following with you. Wednesday night, when I came back from practice, I just put my guitar down on the floor in my hobbyroom. (first fault)

Last night I went looking for somthing in that room, and knowing where it was, I did not bother to put on the light. (second fault) First I bumped my toe into the case, lost my balance, then regained my balance by putting my heel right throuh my guitar case. I nearly died!

Knowing my guitar was still in the case, I could only pray that it was not damaged. Fortunately when I opened the case, there was not even a mark on my Epi - phew!

What makes this story more interesting, is that Epi's and Gibsons are not sold in South Africa anymore, so even if the insurance paid out, getting my Epi replaced would have been one hell of a task. Just getting it in the first place took me almost two years untill I found one in an obscure little music shop.

Now more than ever I believe there is a God, and He must love Epi's!

Here are a couple of pics of my guitars and the case I stepped on.

My kitare - a.jpg

My Accoustic is a Washburn D10S. The Epi is a Standard LP Plus top

My Epi - a.jpg

Another pic of my Epi

Hole in Case.jpg

The hole in the case.

lukemacauley · 10-09-2009, 04:27 AM

I think you need a new case dude

Aravind · 10-09-2009, 04:32 AM

Gawdd! Now I have to go shell out for a hard case! I'm much more clumsier than that!

Oh and welcome to MLP

oldaxeman · 10-09-2009, 09:04 AM

Welcome to MLP and sorry about the accident, glad it wasn't fatal for the guitar!

Nils · 10-09-2009, 10:06 AM

lucky you dindn't crush it, 'cause it's very good looking

diceman · 10-09-2009, 10:09 AM

Welcome!

Jason · 10-09-2009, 10:11 AM

Welcome to mylespaul.

JGPorcello · 10-09-2009, 09:09 PM

God loves Epis. I think that must be true.

jomo · 10-09-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGPorcello

God loves Epis. I think that must be true.

No, he does not love those communist built guitars.

J/k

Welcome to MLP.

standard man · 10-09-2009, 11:00 PM

Welcome bro!

TKOjams · 10-10-2009, 09:46 AM

Welcome,

The case has done it's job well

Now sell it on "e bay" and get a new one.

Panky O-Tay · 10-10-2009, 12:01 PM

Welcome to the world of MLP! Was that an original Epi case or a knock-off HSC? Trying to build good rep towards Epi if possible

I'd be known to do the very same thing (my spare room is a trip over/squeeze through maze just to enter it let alone hang out there). And if a heart attack didn't kill me then the self inflicted rage would have!!

Byron999 · 10-10-2009, 06:01 PM

That will teach you to not ware your stilettos around the house.

jimmypagekills · 10-10-2009, 06:47 PM

Welcome to MLP! May I suggest getting an SKB LP style case, if they sell them near you. They're tough as nails (Mine has fallen out of the back of many a truck D'oh!

) and they come with a lifetime warranty, should you ever manage to step through it again

GDW · 10-12-2009, 04:28 AM

Hi Everyone

Thanks for the hearty welcome!

@ Panky O-Tae : The case is no-name generic that came with my guitar. It did an excellent job though.

@ Byron999: HEHEHEHE - But the stilletos are so comfortable!

@ Jimmypagekills: Thanks, I'll see if one of our local suppliers stock those. It looks really nice. Hope I can find one for my accoustic as well. I only have a gigbag for my Washburn, but after this incident both guitars are getting proper cases!

lukemacauley · 10-12-2009, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKOjams

Welcome,

The case has done it's job well

Now sell it on "e bay" and get a new one.

Who in their right mind would want a broken case? That just completely defeats the purpose of a case and why it was made/invented.

GDW · 10-12-2009, 07:08 AM

Jimmy

Just for interest sakes - I went online to search for that SKB cases from local retailers, and found the following:

- Epiphone hard case = US$ 415 at the current exchange rate
- SKB LP Hardcase = US$ 388 at the current exchange rate.

EINA! (Afrikaans for OUCH!)

jimmypagekills · 10-12-2009, 07:15 AM

They're pretty steep here too. My case cost me $120 and that's in America! Perhaps FleaBay will have some good deals if the shipping isn't outrageous.

oldaxeman · 10-13-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGPorcello

God loves Epis. I think that must be true.

but he only just "likes" Gibsons

10-09-2009, 03:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
GDW Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Almost had 3 heart attacks Hi Everyone Long time lurker, first time poster. I just have to share the following with you. Wednesday night, when I came back from practice, I just put my guitar down on the floor in my hobbyroom. (first fault) Last night I went looking for somthing in that room, and knowing where it was, I did not bother to put on the light. (second fault) First I bumped my toe into the case, lost my balance, then regained my balance by putting my heel right throuh my guitar case. I nearly died! Knowing my guitar was still in the case, I could only pray that it was not damaged. Fortunately when I opened the case, there was not even a mark on my Epi - phew! What makes this story more interesting, is that Epi's and Gibsons are not sold in South Africa anymore, so even if the insurance paid out, getting my Epi replaced would have been one hell of a task. Just getting it in the first place took me almost two years untill I found one in an obscure little music shop. Now more than ever I believe there is a God, and He must love Epi's! Here are a couple of pics of my guitars and the case I stepped on. My kitare - a.jpg My Accoustic is a Washburn D10S. The Epi is a Standard LP Plus top My Epi - a.jpg Another pic of my Epi Hole in Case.jpg The hole in the case. Last edited by GDW; 10-09-2009 at 04:38 AM.

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Panky O-Tay Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Almost had 3 heart attacks Welcome to the world of MLP! Was that an original Epi case or a knock-off HSC? Trying to build good rep towards Epi if possible I'd be known to do the very same thing (my spare room is a trip over/squeeze through maze just to enter it let alone hang out there). And if a heart attack didn't kill me then the self inflicted rage would have!!

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Byron999 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 4,958 Thanks: 509 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Almost had 3 heart attacks That will teach you to not ware your stilettos around the house. __________________ "If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Albert Einstein “When monetary gain is involved, mans capacity for self-delusion is infinite.” Byron "The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” Fredrick Douglas

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jimmypagekills Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 317 Thanks: 36 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Almost had 3 heart attacks Welcome to MLP! May I suggest getting an SKB LP style case, if they sell them near you. They're tough as nails (Mine has fallen out of the back of many a truck D'oh! ) and they come with a lifetime warranty, should you ever manage to step through it again __________________ “Happiness comes when we test our skills towards some meaningful purpose.”-John Stossel "I have busted more hippies' noses than all the narcs in the free world."-Ted Nugent

10-12-2009, 04:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
GDW Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Almost had 3 heart attacks Hi Everyone Thanks for the hearty welcome! @ Panky O-Tae : The case is no-name generic that came with my guitar. It did an excellent job though. @ Byron999: HEHEHEHE - But the stilletos are so comfortable! @ Jimmypagekills: Thanks, I'll see if one of our local suppliers stock those. It looks really nice. Hope I can find one for my accoustic as well. I only have a gigbag for my Washburn, but after this incident both guitars are getting proper cases!

10-12-2009, 07:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
GDW Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Almost had 3 heart attacks Jimmy Just for interest sakes - I went online to search for that SKB cases from local retailers, and found the following: - Epiphone hard case = US$ 415 at the current exchange rate - SKB LP Hardcase = US$ 388 at the current exchange rate. EINA! (Afrikaans for OUCH!)

10-12-2009, 07:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
jimmypagekills Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 317 Thanks: 36 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Almost had 3 heart attacks They're pretty steep here too. My case cost me $120 and that's in America! Perhaps FleaBay will have some good deals if the shipping isn't outrageous. __________________ “Happiness comes when we test our skills towards some meaningful purpose.”-John Stossel "I have busted more hippies' noses than all the narcs in the free world."-Ted Nugent

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