JWhllr Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hi guys, I always enjoy the build progress threads that come up when someone is making something a bit custom so I thought I'd start one to document a case build that I'm doing at the moment. Building a case for my Nord C2D that will function as a playing enclosure, with the help of a guitarist friend of mine who happens to also work as a cabinet maker. Not going for a replica B3 cabinet look, just a nice case with nice wood that will make a great looking instrument and have a bit of that 'mystery' factor live. It'll increase the total dimension of the Nord by adding in some more width where the preset octave keys are missing, this'll be a compact mixer/effect pedal/ipad for charts shelf. Huon pine cheek blocks, back panel and front rail. Ply everything else, will be stained walnut. I'll probably spray paint the interior parts black. First photo of the process taken yesterday! Viscount Legend, Leslie 142, Nord Stage 3 HA88, Rhodes MK1 1977, Moog Sub 37, Dave Smith Rev2, Juno 106, DX7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 fun! thanks for sharing. looking forward to the results. Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 very cool. Thanks for posting. It's been awhile since we've seen threads like this. David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieP_MechE Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Excellent! We need more build threads around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe P Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 J, I am very interested in this - I want to do the exact same thing for a two-tier set-up: on-stage playing enclosure that doubles as a transport case. Keep us well-posted! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhllr Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Thought I'd update with a progress shot. Panels have been stained. Foam inserts attached. Case hardware arrived. This is a rough assembly just to show how it'll go together, nothing glued or screwed yet. Those thin supports are just to keep the lid from falling through. Hopefully be able to get the rest done over the next week or so. Front rail will be done with the huon pine, currently a ply board I'd originally machined but we ended up with more pine! Assembly and finishing time. Viscount Legend, Leslie 142, Nord Stage 3 HA88, Rhodes MK1 1977, Moog Sub 37, Dave Smith Rev2, Juno 106, DX7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Looking good! David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhllr Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 update - got a bit of time in the shop today. Glue joins done. Some drill joins still to do. Starting to look loosely like an organ shell! Viscount Legend, Leslie 142, Nord Stage 3 HA88, Rhodes MK1 1977, Moog Sub 37, Dave Smith Rev2, Juno 106, DX7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhllr Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Alright. After much longer than I had originally hoped, the case was finally finished off. Exams, work, health issues from both myself and the guy who was helping me build it didn't help in finishing, but I'm quite pleased how it has turned out. Fairly hefty, but manageable. Might add some more handles now I've got a better idea of how to lift it solo. Piccies from some recent gigs over the last couple of days included! http://i66.tinypic.com/f1crhi.jpg Viscount Legend, Leslie 142, Nord Stage 3 HA88, Rhodes MK1 1977, Moog Sub 37, Dave Smith Rev2, Juno 106, DX7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Looking good JWhllr, I wish I had the skills and time to tackle something like this. Can I ask: the gap where the preset keys would be - is that going to be wide enough for a mixer, or iPad? You could squeeze an effects pedal or two there, but I don't think a tablet will fit. Or am I missing the point (again)? Cheers, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhllr Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 ended up not being an incredibly useful side slot, that little gap good pickup! Though given the dimensions are already fairly large, I wouldn't want to make it any wider. Holds all my cabling and the expression pedal when in transit, which is fine for me. Good spot to put the keys/phone etc as well. Viscount Legend, Leslie 142, Nord Stage 3 HA88, Rhodes MK1 1977, Moog Sub 37, Dave Smith Rev2, Juno 106, DX7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoranko Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Nice work, I was doing something similar, two controllers and a PC in a (big) box... http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac354/zoranko/ZS%20clonewheel/d9001ca6a77ce81884b38b11ed5ccbf8_zpssfxxmhur.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzjamm Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 What does it weigh? Looks great but seems lugging it gig to gig would be rough on the lower back. You don't know you're in the dark until you're in the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoranko Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Around 40 kg... Not light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhllr Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Mine feels about 30. Not too bad, it's the awkward size more than the weight. Viscount Legend, Leslie 142, Nord Stage 3 HA88, Rhodes MK1 1977, Moog Sub 37, Dave Smith Rev2, Juno 106, DX7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tweed Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 These custom case builds look nice and would be great at home or in a semi-permanent setup, but there's no way I'd want to carry one to any gig. My plan is to create a "wrap-around" of three pieces of lightweight wood, or even cardboard, with wood-grain contact paper and attached with velcro. It would fold flat for cartage and weigh very little. From a distance you wouldn't be able to tell it wasn't real if done carefully enough. Since it's unlikely I'll ever get around to doing this, I pass the idea on to anyone who's interested. You're welcome :-) Legend Live, Leslie 251, Yamaha UX1, Yamaha CP4, Hammond SK1, Ventilator and various other bitsânâpieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Back in 1999, someone on eBay was selling a custom Hammond B3 that had shoehorned an ARP String Ensemble, Moog Satellite, and Minimoog into the console case. Not kidding. It was on eBay again (sans minimoog) back in 2006. That had to weight a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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