In 2002, Ed Udhus (drummer of So. Cal punk/rock band Zebrahead) set up shop inside his garage and, without
fanfare, launched his own custom case business. With nothing more than this "do it yourself" work ethic and a
huge collection of tools amassed from the coolest store around (Home Depot)... the dream was set in motion. Little did Ed know, his company ("G.O.M.C.") was soon to be hailed as, "The greatest case building
company in the world!"
Living within an earshot of Ed and his garage full o' tools, was longtime friend and local Orange County musician Kevin Baldes. Kevin is, of course, best known for his long-standing role as bass player in the rock/country/punk/bluegrass/jazz/reggae/latin band officially known as... Lit. Baldes began helping Ed out on many occasions (always over a cold one). Through weekend home improvements, holiday gift building, and of course the construction of their own band cases... Ed and Kevin quickly realized their mutual love for tools, the smell of fresh cut wood, building stuff, and each other. It wasn't until all the bands they knew wanted cases built that the two young upstarts realized it was actually happening. Their dream of a company, "For musicians, by musicians " was actually blossoming into reality.
In 2003, Ed officially approached Kevin and asked if he'd be interested in getting a warehouse to, "start making
the business a little more legit." The lease was signed shortly thereafter and the cases have been rolling out
ever since.Satisfied customers have included: The Vandals, Green Day, Unwritten Law,Ratt, Flogging Molly, Lit
(duh), Zebrahead (duhh), Reel Big Fish, Sugar Ray, Goo Goo Dolls, Social Distortion,Sugar Cult, Poison The
Well, D.I., The Matches, The Strays, The Hurt Process, Core One Products, Zinky Electronics, Kung Fu
Records, etc, etc...
Ed and Kevin have dedicated themselves to providing the highest quality product for their musical peers. With
their artist backgrounds, they both understand - firsthand - the rigors and wear of the road. In their opinion, a
well built case is one that lasts longer than the band who purchased it. Quality craftsmanship is their goal and
the key, they believe, in having a long-lasting company that will be around for years to come.
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