Blog: Handmade custom case by Artur Benedykt
A special guitar needs a special case! Artur Benedykt from Poland made this stunning custom guitar case especially for the T-Ultimate Neolithic. Since 1987, Artur builds beautiful high-quality custom guitar cases. His craftsmanship is recognized by eminent luthiers and guitarists from all around the world. His cases are completely handmade in his atelier in Bielsko Biała. He only makes use of top-quality materials from Poland, tested by him personally. We can assure you that this case is made with the same passion, craftsmanship and and eye for detail as the guitar it protects!
BENEFITS OF WOOD
For the basis of his cases Artur uses wood rather than plastic. A much better choice for multiple reasons! Wood has a great advantage in its ability to absorb and release humidity in the same way as the guitar does. This helps to prevent temperature shock and creates a perfect climate buffer. Before the instrument becomes overly dry, the wooden case would need to dry out first; fortunately, this process takes time. If there is too much humidity in the surrounding air, the case will take several days to absorb it.
ECO LEATHER
The outer lid is covered with “Eco Leather” lined with a polyurethane absorber. Eco leather is a very good alternative for natural leather; it is extremely resistant to damage and does not absorb moisture. In fact, it is less likely to crack, peel, stain, or fade from UV light and easy to clean! Just wipe it with a damp cloth once in a while and it looks like new! Eco leather gives the case a clean and exclusive look. The interior of the case is lined with top-quality velour and reinforced with polyurethane, which provides an additional anti-shock buffer.
ANTI-SHOCK
In total, there are seven layers of different materials on the lid, creating an anti-shock system. The soft exterior and polyurethane liner of the case absorbs the shock in case it falls on or bumps into a hard surface. Cases made of hard plastics hardly absorb any shocks, giving you a false sense of security. Even when a plastic case falls from a low height, it can still easily damage the delicate construction of the guitar.
HAND SEWN HANDLE
To highlight the artistic quality of his cases, Artur complements them with a very comfortable hand-sewn handle. The handle consists of 4 layers of materials sewn together with a needle and thread.