Case Candy

BarryE · March 30th, 2008, 10:00 PM

so what is the deal with Case Candy? I was selling a 52 Ri and had several inquires about "does it still have the case candy etc. Personally I buy the things to play and do not believe in obsessively saving every little scrap of paper that comes with a guitar.

guitar played great and was in great shape and all they want to know about was some advertising insert and branding memorablia.

Rant over

If you can enlighten me I am listening

XKnight · March 30th, 2008, 10:29 PM

Some folks just want something a little extra to sweeten the deal.

surfoverb · March 30th, 2008, 11:36 PM

I like the strap and the ashtray and the allen wrench. The cord sucks and the extra 6 saddle bridge I don't use but I'd say all that 'candy' is more than just some stickers.

Actually you get a lot:

Strap
Cord
6 saddle bridge
ahstray cover
allen wrench
.022 mylar cap

rhinocaster · March 30th, 2008, 11:40 PM

Collecting is as popular (Or more popular) than playing.

Collectors want everything the guitar came with. When they go to sell the guitar, other collectors are going to want that case candy.

garytelecastor · March 30th, 2008, 11:41 PM

Hey Barry-Welcome to the forum. Did you bring your website candy????

Oh man...I am so funny....I mean it...I crack myself up!!!

Tom S · March 31st, 2008, 12:29 AM

You MUST have the case candy! I never buy a guitar without the case candy. But I never touch the case candy! This way, when I sell the guitar, I can sell it with complete, untouched case candy.

No one in their right mind ever touches the case candy! It is not to be touched, only included! Once the case candy is touched, or God forbid, OPENED(!!!), it ceases to be case candy and becomes just extra stuff. THAT AIN'T CASE CANDY.

You must have the case candy.

But don't touch it.

boris bubbanov · March 31st, 2008, 01:17 AM

I can listen to a MP3 of a guy playing, and I can tell if he got careless and did not get the case candy when he bought his guitar. His tone is like, urk.

You know what I mean?

Stefan · March 31st, 2008, 04:39 AM

Personally, the case-candy is unimportant. Sure, it´s fun to get it if I buy a brand newguitar.

Murphy Slaw · March 31st, 2008, 06:19 AM

There's a guy on ebay that dismantles new guitars and sells the parts.

He'll sell you case candy. "Buy it now".

$1000.00.

Then your guitar will be original. And Boris will like your tone!

Murph.

Skrik · March 31st, 2008, 07:45 AM

A case without candy is like... eh... just a case. When you have the candy in it, it's more than just a case, it's a case with the candy.

I'm surprised that some people don't get this.

BarryE · March 31st, 2008, 07:50 AM

I think I understand now, don't eat the case candy.

Big John · March 31st, 2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skrik

A case without candy is like... eh... just a case. When you have the candy in it, it's more than just a case, it's a case with the candy.

I'm surprised that some people don't get this.

What ?, you mean like ---- 'Case candy ?'

Aaaaaaaaah, now i'm getting it

Somebody is selling a piece of masking tape with a signature from a 50's Fender on eBay, you have to love collectors and the people who prey on them.

pengipete · March 31st, 2008, 08:37 AM

I suppose that you could argue that it gives a clue as to the sort of person you're buying from. I would be thinking that this is the sort of person who wipes his strings and never leans his guitars against the wall when he's finished playing.

Unless he's also got three years worth of free newspapers stacked up in the hall (in strict date order and cross-referenced by headlines) in which case he's just odd.

It's still not as bad as the eBay ads for "Tele style guitar - includes Fender plectrum" that you see every day over here.

serialsteve · March 31st, 2008, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skrik

A case without candy is like... eh... just a case. When you have the candy in it, it's more than just a case, it's a case with the candy.

I'm surprised that some people don't get this.

Well now you have to go and use the technical terms and stuff.

brittwin · March 31st, 2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

I can listen to a MP3 of a guy playing, and I can tell if he got careless and did not get the case candy when he bought his guitar. His tone is like, urk.

You know what I mean?

That is true..... it's like the "mojo" in the guitar comes from the case candy... It energizes the mojo as it's in the case.... I swear...

ajgus · March 31st, 2008, 09:18 AM

Too much Case Candy can cause Case Cavities! So be careful!

shoretyus · March 31st, 2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brittwin

That is true..... it's like the "mojo" in the guitar comes from the case candy... It energizes the mojo as it's in the case.... I swear...

Crap..... my 66' is on it's second case with no case candy

I guess that I will have to Ebay it for $249.95 .......the mojo that I thought was there was just an illusion.

Way to ruin my week.

Big John · March 31st, 2008, 09:52 AM

shoretyus, this'll fit your gig bag, i'll send you some for $22,000 if thats OK ......

shoretyus · March 31st, 2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

shoretyus

Do you pour it into the F hole ?

ajgus · March 31st, 2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoretyus

Do you pour it into the F hole ?

Sorry, man thats just a waste of good beer.

Cygnus · March 31st, 2008, 11:47 AM

Would it help if you put a bag of skittles in there??

bowlfreshener · March 31st, 2008, 12:27 PM

The only candy that comes with the guitars I buy is this stuff called Silica Gel. It doesn't even taste good or sweet...What the hell kind of candy is that?

Actually, I buy guitars without cases cause I can't afford those high dollar guitars that come with cases and candy, so I guess thats why I get no candy, just silica gel...lol.

superchicken_VI · March 31st, 2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowlfreshener

The only candy that comes with the guitars I buy is this stuff called Silica Gel. It doesn't even taste good or sweet....

You're not eating enough of it. It eventually gets sweeeeeeet.

I always buy used cases with my guitars, and they're full of vintage candy. Usually some old Starbursts stuck to the plush. They're pretty good with some vodka...

Skrik · March 31st, 2008, 03:20 PM

Man, I could really do with some vintage case candy right about now.

March 30th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
BarryE TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 15	Case Candy so what is the deal with Case Candy? I was selling a 52 Ri and had several inquires about "does it still have the case candy etc. Personally I buy the things to play and do not believe in obsessively saving every little scrap of paper that comes with a guitar. guitar played great and was in great shape and all they want to know about was some advertising insert and branding memorablia. Rant over If you can enlighten me I am listening

March 30th, 2008, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
rhinocaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 44 Posts: 1,168	Collecting is as popular (Or more popular) than playing. Collectors want everything the guitar came with. When they go to sell the guitar, other collectors are going to want that case candy. __________________ Just because I "Don't" get it doesn't mean I "Won't" get it!

March 30th, 2008, 11:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
garytelecastor Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,303 18 Photos	Hey Barry-Welcome to the forum. Did you bring your website candy???? Oh man...I am so funny....I mean it...I crack myself up!!! __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

March 31st, 2008, 01:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 7,145	I can listen to a MP3 of a guy playing, and I can tell if he got careless and did not get the case candy when he bought his guitar. His tone is like, urk. You know what I mean? __________________ Bubban0v

March 31st, 2008, 04:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Stefan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 29 Posts: 1,810 36 Photos	Personally, the case-candy is unimportant. Sure, it´s fun to get it if I buy a brand newguitar. __________________ 1981 Capri Orange Fender Telecaster 1976 Fender Stratocaster 2007 Martin Backpacker 2005 Martin HD-28

March 30th, 2008, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
XKnight Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TX Posts: 613	Some folks just want something a little extra to sweeten the deal.

March 30th, 2008, 11:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
surfoverb Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,761	I like the strap and the ashtray and the allen wrench. The cord sucks and the extra 6 saddle bridge I don't use but I'd say all that 'candy' is more than just some stickers. Actually you get a lot: Strap Cord 6 saddle bridge ahstray cover allen wrench .022 mylar cap

March 31st, 2008, 12:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tom S Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,208 49 Photos	You MUST have the case candy! I never buy a guitar without the case candy. But I never touch the case candy! This way, when I sell the guitar, I can sell it with complete, untouched case candy. No one in their right mind ever touches the case candy! It is not to be touched, only included! Once the case candy is touched, or God forbid, OPENED(!!!), it ceases to be case candy and becomes just extra stuff. THAT AIN'T CASE CANDY. You must have the case candy. But don't touch it.

March 31st, 2008, 06:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Murphy Slaw Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Joppa, Il. Age: 50 Posts: 439	There's a guy on ebay that dismantles new guitars and sells the parts. He'll sell you case candy. "Buy it now". $1000.00. Then your guitar will be original. And Boris will like your tone! Murph.

March 31st, 2008, 07:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Skrik Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Age: 38 Posts: 246	A case without candy is like... eh... just a case. When you have the candy in it, it's more than just a case, it's a case with the candy. I'm surprised that some people don't get this. __________________ -- Skrik

March 31st, 2008, 07:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
BarryE TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 15	I think I understand now, don't eat the case candy.

March 31st, 2008, 08:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
pengipete Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester U.K. Age: 47 Posts: 1,079	I suppose that you could argue that it gives a clue as to the sort of person you're buying from. I would be thinking that this is the sort of person who wipes his strings and never leans his guitars against the wall when he's finished playing. Unless he's also got three years worth of free newspapers stacked up in the hall (in strict date order and cross-referenced by headlines) in which case he's just odd. It's still not as bad as the eBay ads for "Tele style guitar - includes Fender plectrum" that you see every day over here.

March 31st, 2008, 09:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
ajgus Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 1,650	Too much Case Candy can cause Case Cavities! So be careful! __________________ "Is anyone here a Marine Biologist?!!!"

March 31st, 2008, 09:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,114 32 Photos	shoretyus, this'll fit your gig bag, i'll send you some for $22,000 if thats OK ...... __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

March 31st, 2008, 11:47 AM	#21 (permalink)
Cygnus Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England Posts: 101	Would it help if you put a bag of skittles in there??

March 31st, 2008, 12:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
bowlfreshener Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 32 Posts: 1,383 6 Photos	The only candy that comes with the guitars I buy is this stuff called Silica Gel. It doesn't even taste good or sweet...What the hell kind of candy is that? Actually, I buy guitars without cases cause I can't afford those high dollar guitars that come with cases and candy, so I guess thats why I get no candy, just silica gel...lol. __________________ RAMA LAMA FA FA FA

March 31st, 2008, 03:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
Skrik Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Age: 38 Posts: 246	Man, I could really do with some vintage case candy right about now. __________________ -- Skrik