Quote Originally Posted by fender3x View Post
Do you see much difference in the protection between the plywood and plastic cases?
Like JimC is saying, for my purposes, they both do the job. My preference are the ABS though. In part because the SKB ones I buy have a smaller profile (length & depth) than the Gator's I used to own, and fit in my car better (I take 3 at a time). that said, I'd be confident using them if I was touring again as long as it was just "road touring" and only being handled by me or band members. I would definitely be dubious letting luggage gorillas have at them.

My plywood ones are pretty much budget line but more than fine for me. One thing with ABS vs plywood/vinyl is ABS just scratches, whereas vinyl can tear. I suppose ripped vinyl just adds more to the road-worn look though.
Protection-wise, I would say they are equal, and like Simon (and that Tone King guy) I have customised the padding in some to accommodate certain guitars.