Whats the best case for a Les Paul? (Moderate use, in an out of my own car only)

Jules · 10th February 2012

Whats the best case for a Les Paul? (Moderate use, in an out of my own car only)

I see the same plastic ones everywhere (what are those called?) and I think one of those will do me fine - (the original 72 case falls open and is too flimsy.. I will keep it though..)

Thanks in advance!

Whitecat · 10th February 2012

SKB are probably the most common make... they make the big hard moulded "plastic" ones (which are pretty tough) as well as soft-sided cases (which are quite a bit cheaper, but might do you just fine, they're still reinforced - just won't be quite as tough).

TRIC makes neat cases too - they seem lighter when a guitar is actually in them - a bit bulky though - but as they're owned by Godin I'm not 100% sure on their availability for third-party makes... you'd need to ask dealers...

Jules · 10th February 2012

Thanks!

I bet its an SBK case I am thinking of..!

Papanate · 10th February 2012

I like the TKL cases for non air travel transportation. The SBKs are very good - but the process used to manufacture them is destructive to the environment. Just my 2 cents.

**James Lugo** · 10th February 2012

Yeah I use the skb cases if I'm getting after market.

Jules · 10th February 2012

Can someone link me to the exact model please?

rogerbrain · 10th February 2012

I have mine in one of those old 'protector' cases ..not the metal clasp ones..

the new tan gibson cases are pretty nice ..AND will accomodate a 17 degree headstock (if yours has that...woo )

Jules · 10th February 2012

The type I thought I wanted sort of looks grey black and has no protruding clips, the clips it does have are sort of like a storm troopers armour. It almost seems like one solid thing.. & looks like it could float in water!

What the hell is it I am talking about?

They look very road proof

Know what I mean?

biggator6 · 10th February 2012

Waterproof Les Paul Style Flight Case by SKB Cases

Les Paul Type Guitar Case by SKB Cases

Musiclab · 10th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerbrain

I have mine in one of those old 'protector' cases ..not the metal clasp ones..

the new tan gibson cases are pretty nice ..AND will accomodate a 17 degree headstock (if yours has that...woo )

I had one of those when they first came out, and it broke, i don't remember why, Since then I've had the second version of the "protector" which has lasted it's got to be 30 years.

Jules · 10th February 2012

Thats 2nd gtr shaped one (not the square rectangled one) might be the ticket!

The Real MC · 10th February 2012

I have two Gator cases and I like them better than the SKBs.

Bob Ross · 11th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musiclab

I had one of those when they first came out, and it broke, i don't remember why, Since then I've had the second version of the "protector" which has lasted it's got to be 30 years.

Wasn't the original Gibson Protector case a silver metal thing made by Zero Haliburton? Always thought those were cool looking...but perhaps a bit impractical.

drbob1 · 12th February 2012

I've got my vintage pauls in 70s protector cases. They're hell for strong, plastic is 2-3 times as thick as SKB. The latches, however, were badly thought out. Replace them with modern latches or velcro closures and you're golden!

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Whitecat GS Community Manager Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Surrey / London Posts: 6,121 1 Review written	SKB are probably the most common make... they make the big hard moulded "plastic" ones (which are pretty tough) as well as soft-sided cases (which are quite a bit cheaper, but might do you just fine, they're still reinforced - just won't be quite as tough). TRIC makes neat cases too - they seem lighter when a guitar is actually in them - a bit bulky though - but as they're owned by Godin I'm not 100% sure on their availability for third-party makes... you'd need to ask dealers... __________________ Scott J. - Gearslutz.com Community Manager my other job: http://www.whitecat.tv - film/web/tv/video/audio post & music Gear for sale! @WhitecatTV

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rogerbrain Lives for gear Joined: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,487 5 Reviews written	I have mine in one of those old 'protector' cases ..not the metal clasp ones.. the new tan gibson cases are pretty nice ..AND will accomodate a 17 degree headstock (if yours has that...woo ) __________________ Good Reverb Takes Time Roger Brainard www.rogerbrainard.com

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biggator6 Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,979	Waterproof Les Paul Style Flight Case by SKB Cases Les Paul Type Guitar Case by SKB Cases __________________ "Seriously, there's a certain kind of creative inspiration that can come from exploring the outer limits of a musical instrument. Now days the limits are so vast that it can be difficult to set boundaries." --spargee

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Papanate Gear addict Joined: Apr 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 497	I like the TKL cases for non air travel transportation. The SBKs are very good - but the process used to manufacture them is destructive to the environment. Just my 2 cents.

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James Lugo Moderator Joined: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 6,994	Yeah I use the skb cases if I'm getting after market.

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The Real MC Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2008 Location: secluded tranquil country Posts: 2,032	I have two Gator cases and I like them better than the SKBs.

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drbob1 Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,420 3 Reviews written	I've got my vintage pauls in 70s protector cases. They're hell for strong, plastic is 2-3 times as thick as SKB. The latches, however, were badly thought out. Replace them with modern latches or velcro closures and you're golden!

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