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    Guitar cases

    Where does everyone go for decent guitar cases these days?
    Ebay? Local Music Shop? Elsewhere?

    Just spent 5mins looking through Ebay, and there seems to be plenty in the $70-100 range of soft and hard cases. Anyone tried these cases, and if so, what are your thoughts?

    Also, will an LP style guitar fit inside a case built for Tele's, Strat's and Super Strat's?
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    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup


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    I only have one regular hard case and that one is from Pitbull, it seems fine to me. The one that I got with my Gretsch looks like it came out of the same factory
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    I didn't even realize the store carried cases. I'll go look right now!
    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup


    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809

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    They look identical to what I was looking at on Ebay.
    Which one would be better for an LP?
    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup


    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809

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    just the standard one I think, I'll try my Jnr in it tomorrow, but my Tele fits fine
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zandit75 View Post
    Where does everyone go for decent guitar cases these days?
    Ebay? Local Music Shop? Elsewhere?

    Just spent 5mins looking through Ebay, and there seems to be plenty in the $70-100 range of soft and hard cases. Anyone tried these cases, and if so, what are your thoughts?

    Also, will an LP style guitar fit inside a case built for Tele's, Strat's and Super Strat's?
    I've built a relationship with my local music shop so have been buying from them.
    My Strats and Tele all live in matched Fender supplied hard cases, very good quality.
    Ibanez Les Paul is just too wide to fit into the factory Strat case, local shop supplied a similar looking no-name version (about $100).

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    Link to no-name version. Don't know the supplier.
    http://www.futuremusic.com.au/products/1489/260
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    Used a fair few pit bull cases and lps fit easily into the standard case
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    Thanks Guys, appreciate the info!
    Acoustics:
    1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
    2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup


    Electrics:
    Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
    Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284

    Builds in Progress:
    Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809

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    Depends on whether you want a rectangle or a shape that follows the outline of the guitar which is standard with Epiphone or Gibson cases for a LP as that tends to stop them slopping around inside if there is too much room to move. Bit more of a pain for storage as rectangular cases stack much better.

    Just bought a couple off eBay recently and one was the moulded plastic ABS type for my Tele as they are quite light and another just a regular tolex/vinyl top for my J Bass as the ABS ones were too expensive for that size and shape. Spent $183 for the pair and OK value for mostly home use but maybe the latches are not strong enough for regular use if gigging several times a week.

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    I recently bought a Stingray5 and the MusicMan case was pretty much trashed.

    So so I got one of these from my local. About $90.

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    Its a SEMI hard case. Plenty enough protection for flying and only half the weight of a similar sized hard case.

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    There's more 'useable' storage space in this one compared to the original. I can fit in a compact guitar stand, thick padded leather strap, my wireless system, compressor and Polytune tuner.

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    Theres also a generously sized side packet for cables, laptop, iPad, etc... I'm extremely happy with it and I don't think I'll follow through with my planned Rosie's of the original.
    first build PRS-1TS in progress...
    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4937

    second build PRS-1Q in progress...
    http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4956

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