Choosing between 2 cases for 5422tg

[Shannon A]

Hey everyone.
I'm stuck between these 2 cases for my 5422, both made by TKL and are Gretsch branded. If you would, please watch this 4 minute video where I compare them and leave your input.
Thanks!

Edit - one thing I'll add is that the 6241 (the Gretsch recommend case) also has a significantly looser fit on the body. I can quite easily move it around when its resting. The 6298 fits much tighter in the body. Almost zero movement.

 

[Archtops]

I had a D’Angelico case that had a removable foam insert right at the neck below the compartment area that was awesome at protecting the neck/ heel area. I’m not sure where one could buy it though.
I prefer the non-12 string case but the 12-string case does give you room at the top to put items in if you’re traveling to a gig or friends house.
Best of luck!

 

[JackNangle]

I’d go for the 12 string case. I have a 5422 and another option is a Streamliner 2420 case. I’ve got one and it’s okay best, but quite a lot cheaper. Gretsch have recently introduced a tweed 2420 case that looks great and seems to be higher quality than the black one (the latches in particular)

Gretsch G2420T Tweed Case

Give your Gretsch® Streamliner™ the case it deserves! This tweed case features gold latches, gold hardware, brown plush interior, center storage compartment, and a cream colored Gretsch logo. Durable and stylish, these cases will get your guitar to the gig night after night!

www.elderly.com

 

[Shannon A]

I’d go for the 12 string case. I have a 5422 and another option is a Streamliner 2420 case. I’ve got one and it’s okay best, but quite a lot cheaper. Gretsch have recently introduced a tweed 2420 case that looks great and seems to be higher quality than the black one (the latches in particular)

Gretsch G2420T Tweed Case

Give your Gretsch® Streamliner™ the case it deserves! This tweed case features gold latches, gold hardware, brown plush interior, center storage compartment, and a cream colored Gretsch logo. Durable and stylish, these cases will get your guitar to the gig night after night!

www.elderly.com

I had been looking at that case too, because I love tweed!
It's kind of wierd that Gretsch/Fender doesn't make a case specifically for this model.

 

[radd]

I have a 5420 and a 5422. I got the top of the line ProLine case, the 6241, a number of years ago for the 5420. The 5422 came without a case but it fits perfectly in the 6241 case so I have no need to buy another case since It would be very rare to be leaving the house with both of those guitars at the same time. Both guitars live on wall hangers.

It fits well and I don’t add a towel under either guitar. The strap comes off for actual transport.

 

[thunder58]

@Shannon A
I'd go with the 12 string case myself
Ironically , I have a Gretsch G5422G-12 FSR 12 string . I want to about 8 guitar stores to look for a case ( I'm in the NY Metro area ) . Now let me throw an iron in the fire .....

First , I have a pet-peeve regarding cases .
All cases , IMO , do the same thing . They protect your guitar . I wanted to by a case on line but was nervous regarding fit , returning it and all that stuff . The case I looked at on line was a TKL Case with the word " Ibenez " stenciled on it for $69 . At the store I bought my case from , the salesmen tried several cases but none for my 12 . Then he showed me on line ( in the store ) the same exact TKL case for the Gretsch 12 string at $169 ... yes , a $100 increase for the same case . Then he finally found a case in the store ( stenciled " Gretsch " ) and said .. " it's a weird number , but I can give it to you for $104 " ...so I bought it .

Watch for the stencil if it does not bother you and save a few bucks

Oh my pet-peeve that most members know ......
EVERY GUITAR SHOULD COME WITH A CASE AND A JACK PLATE !!

 

[radd]

I should add, I think both cases would work well. They both have been used by many of us for years.

 

[thunder58]

They both have been used by many of us for years.

Yes indeed

 

[thunder58]

I had a D’Angelico case that had a removable foam insert right at the neck below the compartment area that was awesome at protecting the neck/ heel area. I’m not sure where one could buy it though.
I prefer the non-12 string case but the 12-string case does give you room at the top to put items in if you’re traveling to a gig or friends house.
Best of luck! View attachment 205203

I wish more case companies would offer a " yellow " interior in the case . Makes it much easier to see things in the case before you place your guitar back in it . i.e. picks, capos , string winders . It would also prevent lots of dings and scratches on the back of the guitar

 

[Shannon A]

Yes but is all the weight on the neck?

@Shannon A
I'd go with the 12 string case myself
Ironically , I have a Gretsch G5422G-12 FSR 12 string . I want to about 8 guitar stores to look for a case ( I'm in the NY Metro area ) . Now let me throw an iron in the fire .....

First , I have a pet-peeve regarding cases .
All cases , IMO , do the same thing . They protect your guitar . I wanted to by a case on line but was nervous regarding fir , returning it and all that stuff . The case I looked at on line was a TKL Case with the word " Ibenez " stenciled on it for $69 . At the store I bought my case from , the salesmen tried several cases but none for my 12 . Then he showed me on line ( in the store ) the same exact TKL case for the Gretsch 12 string at $169 ... yes , a $100 increase for the same case . Then he finally found a case in the store ( stenciled " Gretsch " ) and said .. " it's a weird number , but I can give it to you for $104 " ...so I bought it .

Watch for the stencil if it does not bother you and save a few bucks

Oh my pet-peeve that most members know ......
EVERY GUITAR SHOULD COME WITH A CASE AND A JACK PLATE !!

I couldn't agree more about every guitar coming with its own case! Especially when you're paying nearly $1,000 already. I had a somewhat similar griping when I got my MIM Jazzmaster, as it was $1,100 and came with a really cheap gig bag. But it was easy to find a case for the Jazzmaster. The really irritating thing about the Gretsch is there is no specific case for this particular model.

 

[thunder58]

I couldn't agree more about every guitar coming with its own case!

Thank you !
I wish the case companies would have a cross refence also

 

[radd]

. The really irritating thing about the Gretsch is there is no specific case for this particular model.

I don’t see the problem. Either case will serve you well.

 

[cielski]

@Shannon A
I'd go with the 12 string case myself
Ironically , I have a Gretsch G5422G-12 FSR 12 string . I want to about 8 guitar stores to look for a case ( I'm in the NY Metro area ) . Now let me throw an iron in the fire .....

First , I have a pet-peeve regarding cases .
All cases , IMO , do the same thing . They protect your guitar . I wanted to by a case on line but was nervous regarding fir , returning it and all that stuff . The case I looked at on line was a TKL Case with the word " Ibenez " stenciled on it for $69 . At the store I bought my case from , the salesmen tried several cases but none for my 12 . Then he showed me on line ( in the store ) the same exact TKL case for the Gretsch 12 string at $169 ... yes , a $100 increase for the same case . Then he finally found a case in the store ( stenciled " Gretsch " ) and said .. " it's a weird number , but I can give it to you for $104 " ...so I bought it .

Watch for the stencil if it does not bother you and save a few bucks

Oh my pet-peeve that most members know ......
EVERY GUITAR SHOULD COME WITH A CASE AND A JACK PLATE !!

And a $100 stencil.

 

[Back in Black]

Hey everyone.
I'm stuck between these 2 cases for my 5422, both made by TKL and are Gretsch branded. If you would, please watch this 4 minute video where I compare them and leave your input.
Thanks!

Edit - one thing I'll add is that the 6241 (the Gretsch recommend case) also has a significantly looser fit on the body. I can quite easily move it around when its resting. The 6298 fits much tighter in the body. Almost zero movement.

Shannon,

The narrator of the video, has mentioned the ''padded wedge'' at the bottom of the case.

In previous posts on the same subject, I have brought up the same important factor.

The wedge relieves all the stress on the neck, while the guitar lies in repose. The case's neck support is only there for guitar alignment purposes.

The fact that the key winds are close to the padded edges of the head-stock pocket, further helps to keep the guitar aligned, and in no way jeopardizes either the case or the guitar, especially considering the body, for the most part is tight against the padding.

The less your guitar moves inside the case the better

I'm of the opinion, and always have been, that no guitar, either new or used, should be taken out of the store in a cardboard carton. If you can't afford to protect your guitar, you shouldn't buy it.

My oldest guitar is a 1957 Rickenbacker, model 900. It's in the excellent that it is, only because for the last 66 years it has been protected by its original case. Same thing with my 1982 Electro ES-16, which for all intents and purposes, after 41 years, remains in ''as new'' condition.

Best,

BIB.

 

[Shannon A]

I don’t see the problem. Either case will serve you well.

Ok. Well I do see an issue with the 5422 not having it's own case. It's not a cheap guitar. The 6241 fits loosely and doesn't provide proper neck support. The 6298 fits much better but it's obvious the headstock of the 12 strings are a bit slimmer. Not a deal breaker, but come on... There should be a case for this model.
I've been playing 30+ years, and have never come across a guitar made from a well renowned manufacturer that I've had such a hard time finding a case for. In fact, I've never so much as even stressed about it.
I currently have 4 Martin, 4 Fender, and 2 Alvarez instruments. Each either came with a custom case, or I was able to easily find one.
I've test fit 5 cases now. None of them fit like they were made for this guitar.

 

[Shannon A]

Shannon,

The narrator of the video, has mentioned the ''padded wedge'' at the bottom of the case.

In previous posts on the same subject, I have brought up the same important factor.

The wedge relieves all the stress on the neck, while the guitar lies in repose. The case's neck support is only there for guitar alignment purposes.

The fact that the key winds are close to the padded edges of the head-stock pocket, further helps to keep the guitar aligned, and in no way jeopardizes either the case or the guitar, especially considering the body, for the most part is tight against the padding.

The less your guitar moves inside the case the better

I'm of the opinion, and always have been, that no guitar, either new or used, should be taken out of the store in a cardboard carton. If you can't afford to protect your guitar, you shouldn't buy it.

My oldest guitar is a 1957 Rickenbacker, model 900. It's in the excellent that it is, only because for the last 66 years it has been protected by its original case. Same thing with my 1982 Electro ES-16, which for all intents and purposes, after 41 years, remains in ''as new'' condition.

Best,

BIB.

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This was very helpful. Thanks!
And you're guitars are beautiful!!

 

[Back in Black]

This was very helpful. Thanks!
And you're guitars are beautiful!!

Thank you very much Shannon!!

Best,

BIB.

 

[radd]

Ok. Well I do see an issue with the 5422 not having it's own case. It's not a cheap guitar. The 6241 fits loosely and doesn't provide proper neck support. The 6298 fits much better but it's obvious the headstock of the 12 strings are a bit slimmer. Not a deal breaker, but come on... There should be a case for this model.
I've been playing 30+ years, and have never come across a guitar made from a well renowned manufacturer that I've had such a hard time finding a case for. In fact, I've never so much as even stressed about it.
I currently have 4 Martin, 4 Fender, and 2 Alvarez instruments. Each either came with a custom case, or I was able to easily find one.
I've test fit 5 cases now. None of them fit like they were made for this guitar.

Didn't mean to offend you, sorry.

Hopefully you will find one that works for you. There are 335 cases around that folks have used successfully for the 5422.

 

[thunder58]

And a $100 stencil.

It's not the stencil ........... It's all in the name

 

[tartanphantom]

@Shannon A ,

Back in 2018 when @Joe Carducci was still working for Gretsch, my wife and I attended the annual Gretsch Nashville Roundup, and she won a 5622T, which is essentially the centerblock version of the 5422. Joe paired the guitar with a 6298 (12-string case), not a 6241. It's a great fit, and almost 6 years later it's seen many gigs, and we've had zero issues with the fit of the case. Since Joe had ordered these guitars and the cases ahead of time for the event, and since he was the head honcho of Brand Representation since the mid 2000's, I'm pretty sure that he didn't choose the 6298 case by accident. Joe is probably the most well-versed FMIC-era Gretsch-head on the planet.

I'd go with the 6298, hands down.

One thing to remember is that there are actually TWO different 6241 cases-- the 6241 (the Deluxe Pro line case w/burgundy interior and an arched top) and the 6241FT-- which is cheaper, has the grey interior and a flat top (FT). The 6241FT has been around since the early 2000's, as it was originally designed as the case for the Electromatic 5120 and 512x budget lines. Therefore, the body well is deeper and has less padding to support a thinner body guitar. The case line has expanded since then, and the 6298 case was introduced when the Electromatic 12-string (originally 5122-12, now 5422-12) was introduced.