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Calder guitar case on location

Director Matt Wiessler just sent me this grab from the weekend shoot.

Calder video shoot

Director Matt Wiessler and cameraman Toby Adamson shot some great footage which will be on the main website soon. Here are some glimpses of the shoot.

Calder custom guitar cases: more work in progress

In the workshop, these two Calder custom cases are nearly complete and drawing lots of positive comment. I'm really pleased with way the new hinges work and look.
One case is for a Tele and one for a Strat.

Calder custom guitar cases: work in progress

We're all happy with the way these cases are shaping up. The client's choice of colours is great - its a pleasure to create pieces like this.

Calder case hinges: more fine metal engineering

We are constantly refining the designs of our cases to make them stronger, lighter or just work better. Recently we decided to use external stop hinges instead of internal leather stays to keep the lid open on our violin and guitar cases.

We designed a hinge that was light, strong and a fit with the overall look of Calder cases - they're machined out of solid aluminium and fitted with stainless steel screws. I'm delighted with the result - this is another step forward.

Calder case handles: fine engineering in steel

We just took delivery of the next generation of our stainless steel handle plates, this time with custom made screws so we get the very high level of engineering we want for Calder cases. Here's a sample of the new with one of our older handles below for comparison.