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The question makes sense, sorry I can't answer it for you. I can tell you my R9 was purchased in late 2011 and it is the laser cut case. I did have to wait for Tom W. to get it in when I ordered it as it had to be manufactured.
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I recall seeing cutout cases in the late 5000s-early6000s. Thought they looked cool but my old pups are fitted just fine in the "old" version!!As with other R Bros things,pinning down an exact time frame to changes is a bit wonky.