In Case You Missed It
Maker spotlights, gear insights, and news from the world of handcrafted instruments and cases.
21 March 2026
Maker Spotlight4 min readMeet Flattley: From Navy Helicopters to Handmade Pedals
Flattley Guitar Pedals are handmade in South West England by Paul Flattley, a former Royal Navy avionics technician who brings military-grade precision to every build. His Revolution pedal won Guitarist Magazine's Gear of the Year.
20 March 2026
Hiscox Cases4 min readAre Hiscox Cases Worth It?
An honest review of Hiscox Pro II guitar cases from the official UK dealer. 500kg crush strength, lightweight ABS construction, trusted by 600,000 musicians. Here's what we think after handling thousands of them.
20 March 2026
Hiscox Cases3 min readWhen a Case Saves the Day
Real stories of Hiscox guitar cases surviving fires, truck accidents, and international shipping. Plus practical advice for protecting your instrument when you travel.
20 March 2026
Hiscox Cases3 min readHiscox vs Gator vs SKB
A direct comparison of the three most popular ABS guitar cases. Hiscox, Gator, and SKB tested on construction, protection, weight, and value. Here's what actually separates them.
20 March 2026
Hiscox Cases3 min readWhich Hiscox Case Fits Your Guitar?
A practical guide to choosing the right Hiscox Pro II case for your guitar. Covers Stratocasters, Telecasters, Les Pauls, PRS, SG, Dreadnoughts, Jazz Bass, and classical models with internal dimensions.
20 March 2026
Hiscox Cases4 min readWhy Every Guitarist Needs a Hard Case
A gig bag is not a case. Here's why a proper hard case is the smartest investment a guitarist can make, and what to look for when choosing one.
18 March 2026
The Hiscox Story3 min readHere They Are
In March 2026, the first batch of Hiscox cases built in the new European factory arrived at the Derbyshire warehouse. Same cases, same materials, same handmade process. New team, new chapter.
18 March 2026
The Hiscox Story3 min readWhat Hiscox Music Co Stands For
Hiscox Music Co is a showroom and distribution hub in Derbyshire, dedicated to the independent makers who've relied on Hiscox cases for decades. No mainstream brands. No high-street stock. Just handmade instruments from people who care about what they build.
17 March 2026
The Hiscox Story3 min readTeaching a Factory
With the equipment in Poland and the UK factory closed, one person held the knowledge of how to build a Hiscox case. Every area, every technique, every quality standard had to be taught from scratch to a brand new team.
16 March 2026
The Hiscox Story3 min readGriselda's Last Journey
After forty years in Staffordshire, Hiscox Cases had to be dismantled, packed, and shipped to Poland. This is the story of clearing a lifetime's work, extracting a six-tonne machine named Griselda, and navigating the Brexit red tape that nearly derailed the whole thing.
14 March 2026
The Hiscox Story5 min readA Guitar in Splinters
Hiscox Cases began when luthier Brynn Hiscox shipped a handmade guitar to America and it arrived in splinters. He built a better case, and spent forty years making twenty thousand a year by hand in Staffordshire. This is the story of a family business, a factory closure, and what happened next.