How Do You Build A Guitar Case Shaped Like A Coffin?
I never did build a guitar case shaped like a coffin, but being a handyman woodworker, I know it can be done. This article tells how I would design and construct this guitar case. This article is based on building a guitar case shaped like a coffin from 1/4 inch plywood, foam rubber, and other materials. Measure the guitar to be fitted for the case; length, width, and height. Draw a coffin-shaped sketch similar to the one in the sample graphic. Allow about one inch all around the dimensions you took; and plan your coffin-case accordingly. For example; if your guitar measures 22 inches wide by 36 inches long by 7 inches high, you should plan to make the case at least 24 inches wide by 38 inches long by 9 inches high; to allow for some foam padding to be installed inside. The cover for this case will fit over the box itself, like a hinged shoe-box cover. Thus, the top piece must be made larger all around the box section. Plus, some of the lip needs reinforcement strips, for the hinges an
