How many of you gig with non original cases?

• May 13, 2014

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Xpensive Wino

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Is this a Gen 1 or 2?

And what should I do (padding etc) to put R8's or Juniors (double and singlecut) in it safely?

Thanks.

 

• May 13, 2014

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There was an advertisement for one in 1974, but I don't know anyone who has ever seen one.

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Yes I know someone who has one. Foam inside. Kind of thin aluminum and wiggly when open. It has Gibson logo on it.

 

• May 13, 2014

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Xpensive Wino said:

Is this a Gen 1 or 2?

And what should I do (padding etc) to put R8's or Juniors (double and singlecut) in it safely?

Thanks.

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Gen 2

 

• May 13, 2014

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Xpensive Wino said:

I have a bunch of these but stopped using the LP cases because it looks like the top of the case puts pressure on the nut/ headstock.

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I have one of those. It does not put pressure on the headstock in any way

 

• May 14, 2014

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Thanks, JT.

I O U 1.

P.S. is that a tortoiseshell in the bottom pic?

 

• May 14, 2014

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:salude Cool

Yes and lots of Tortitude!

 

• May 17, 2014

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Here is the Aluminum Gibson case I was talking about. It was behind all this other stuff. But there it is...

 

• May 17, 2014

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It's inspected, apparently.

 

• May 17, 2014

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J T said:

I have one of those. It does not put pressure on the headstock in any way

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There must be some inconsistency in the manufacturing of these cases. I also have the problem of the headstock/neck angle appearing to be incorrect (in the case) with either my "03" Standard or my "04" R9. I correct the angle by placing a folded microfiber cloth under the back/mid portion of the guitar. This seems to relieve the stress on the neck/headstock. It might put a little additional pressure on the body, but the body isn't the weak link in this chain.

In general, I like the case... in spite of its weight.:jim

 

• May 17, 2014

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I like the little wheels...

 

• May 17, 2014

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Yardbird Mac said:

There must be some inconsistency in the manufacturing of these cases. I also have the problem of the headstock/neck angle appearing to be incorrect (in the case) with either my "03" Standard or my "04" R9. I correct the angle by placing a folded microfiber cloth under the back/mid portion of the guitar. This seems to relieve the stress on the neck/headstock. It might put a little additional pressure on the body, but the body isn't the weak link in this chain.

In general, I like the case... in spite of its weight.:jim

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That was the first thing I checked when I got it. I tried all of my Les Pauls in there and none of them had that problem. If they did I probably would have returned that case.

 

• May 17, 2014

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Yes, there is a great deal of inconsistency in those cases. Noticed it with the Strat cases I got from them too.

 

• May 17, 2014

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J T said:

That was the first thing I checked when I got it. I tried all of my Les Pauls in there and none of them had that problem. If they did I probably would have returned that case.

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I had strong inclinations toward sending it back. A week after I received it I ended up in the hospital for almost 3 weeks. When released, my guitar case was the last thing on my mind (long recovery).

I'm still toying with the possibility of selling it off at some point.

 

• Jun 27, 2014

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I never thought about what case my Les Pauls are in when I play out. Then again, my LP case has a sticker on it that says, " Owner carries an UZI "........ Maybe thats why my stuff is left alone. Gotta love NH.

 

• Jul 10, 2014

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Do gig bags count?

 

• Jul 10, 2014

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Jackyrhode said:

Do gig bags count?

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If they aren't original cases...
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• Jul 10, 2014

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i use the black custom shop cased, i just put a bumper sticker over the logo so no one knows what it is. i figure i might as well use it until it wont hold the guitar anymore before i spend money on a new case.