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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Brow on April 15, 2008, 11:45:36 PM

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: Brow on April 15, 2008, 11:45:36 PM

Hey guys.

I'm looking for a shaped hard case for my new Tokai LP. I've had a look on Ebay, and basically, there's that many options I don't really know what's anygood and what's poorly made etc.

Is there anything anyone can recommend for me to look into? I'm looking at spending about £50 - £60.

Thanks.

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: Will on April 16, 2008, 12:02:51 AM

Not that much experience with cases particularly, but I do like my Gibson 'Protector' case, that came to about £60 on ebay a month ago ish, however, they don't pop up too often.

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: Scotty477 on April 16, 2008, 12:14:12 AM

A guitar case manufacturer that seems to be well quoted is Hiscox.

http://www.hiscoxcases.com/standardguitar_hiscox.htm

It's £75 for a brand new one but they do pop up on ebay from time to time, like this one here,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hiscox-Lite-Flite-guitar-hard-case-Gibson-Les-Paul_W0QQitemZ270228099495QQihZ017QQcategoryZ20830QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: Philly Q on April 16, 2008, 01:57:54 AM

SKB cases are good, I've got this one (or a slightly older equivalent, without the fancy clasps):

http://www.thomann.de/gb/skb_56_les_paul.htm

Thomann also do an own-brand one which is very similar but a fair bit cheaper.  The main difference is the lock, which is utterly shitee, but I never lock a case anyway:

http://www.thomann.de/gb/adam_hall_gclp01_gitarrenkoffer_lp_style.htm

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: noodleplugerine on April 16, 2008, 02:21:06 AM

Hiscox is the industry standard.

I have two of their cases - And of all my hardcases they are probably the sturdiest.

I thoroughly recommend them.

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: Twinfan on April 16, 2008, 08:39:14 AM

Yep, you can't go wrong with a Hiscox.

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on April 16, 2008, 08:46:35 AM

I agree with the guys - Hiscox would be my choice

We have our Feline logo molded on the Hiscox cases we use - looks cool

Title: STUDIOLOGIC
Post by: Fourth Feline on April 16, 2008, 10:19:38 AM

I've been very happy with a pair of 'StudioLogic' cases I bought for my Fenders.

They are made in Italy from the same thick, tough moulded plastic that my 70's Gibson S.G. case is made of.

It's the sort that cannot crack ( think a cosmetically pleasing version of wheely bin plastic ).

The comfy handles swivel - and there is a unique hexagonal lock / key arrangement. Nice lining too.

I paid £ 50 each about  a year ago. Soho Soundhouse where agents at the time.

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: kluson on April 16, 2008, 11:38:15 AM

I have to agree with Machinehead,
 the Hiscox is an excellent choice

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: goddamn electric on April 16, 2008, 12:14:39 PM

you could try here,

http://www.flightcasewarehouse.co.uk/

i dont have experience with their guitar cases but i have used them for other things and they are great guys. just thought i'd give you another option. not sure if anyone can vouch for the quality of the hardcases?

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: PoshCollins on April 16, 2008, 02:32:31 PM

Has to be Hiscox...

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: ToneMonkey on April 16, 2008, 04:38:14 PM

I hear good things about Hiscox cases too, people at the Eggle forum rave about them.

Personally I have Tribal Planet GX40.  Is it a hard case, is it a soft case? Who knows.  Seems very protective and is fairly funky.  Sometimes you have to try something new and so far I've been more than happy with it..... and so has my guitar  :D

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: MDV on April 16, 2008, 06:19:14 PM

Hiscox are tough as nails and not too expensive - 70 ish

Title: This is daft but...... recommend me a guitar case!
Post by: Brow on April 16, 2008, 06:24:41 PM

Cheers for the info.

Turns out my local shop is a Hiscox dealer, so I'll have a wander down on Saturday and see what they have.

I've also been looking at cases similar to my Gibson 1, but either in Tweed or **GASP** Faux Snakeskin  :roll:  :lol: