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Post subject: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:32 pm
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Hi guys

I just got home after a 6 hour drive on my journey to find me number 1 strat. Well I found it after a few dyas travelling and toneally blew me away.

So I get in go to open the case but Either the shop didnt put the key in the box or its locked in the case I dont know.

Any Ideas on how to open it otherwise Ill have to call them up tomorrow.

Heres pic of case :(

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l48 ... C10996.jpg


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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:49 pm
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awe sorry to hear about that buddy!
I dont know if it will be the same, but i have an ata case, and did not have a key for it, so i went to office depot and looked at their briefcases. Inside of the briefcases they have a set of keys. I took one of the keys and basically tried to fit it in the case. It fit, but not all the way in the hole. I then took a pair of snippers (like wire cutters) and snipped off the end of the key (we're talking about 1/4" off) i tried to put the key in again and it worked. The lock for my case is a simple tumbler lock, and basically it is a lock someone can pick. I am guessing you could do the same. Look on youtube for videos of how to pick a lock.


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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:07 pm
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Thanks mate, I tried looking on you tube but cant find that lock. I've tried "picking" it with no success, I cant believe my luck tbh.

got my new strat in a case I cant even open. The locks seem very wierd. Everytime you open these cases you will need a key I take it.


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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:27 pm
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I've seen some guys that don't realise to open the case you just slide the round circular key latch to the left or right depending on which latch this disengages it and voila.
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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:50 pm
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Ive been trying that. The little bit in the middle ive been spinning it round and round and round in every way possible but nothing :?


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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:20 pm
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Oh well worth a try. Just to confirm though you slid the whole left circular unit that holds the keyhole (not just the tiny bit where the key is inserted ) hard to the left and the right one to the right? If the latch does not spring open then it must be locked. See if a shop nearby has similar G and G case and borrow a key. Judging by the case would I be right in assuming you bought a 60s strat?
Good luck it must be frustrating! :D


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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:06 am
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Once I opened such a case with a slightly bent paperclip

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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:31 am
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Thanks guys. Ive managed to open it now and it was all down to my stupidty im afraid. I called them up and I didnt realise you have to slide the lock for it to open. I thought It was all about positioning of the circles that spin on the front. DOH!


Anyways ITS open now!


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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:22 am
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ok, now that it's open lets hear about what you have with some pics! :D


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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:34 am
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znagle22 wrote:
Look on youtube for videos of how to pick a lock.


:shock: Would this be the Burglars"R"Us channel :lol:

:oops: :roll: :) well worked out Fonzi123


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Post subject: Re: New Custom shop, Now cant open the case??
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:00 am
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ripitup555 wrote:
znagle22 wrote:
Look on youtube for videos of how to pick a lock.


:shock: Would this be the Burglars"R"Us channel :lol:

:oops: :roll: :) well worked out Fonzi123


Yes but a burglar would just walk away with the case itself, guitar inside.
Hopefully not an experience to live thru.

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