New chainsaw style case from Gibson

I think it looks promising.

What's the price? :hmm

Tom Wittrock said:

What's the price? :hmm

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I tried to find out Tom and got nothing.

Tom Wittrock said:

What's the price? :hmm

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I've seen them for $189 - $199 + shipping.

https://reverb.com/item/13238720-gibson-usa-les-paul-standard-hp-hardshell-case-american-no-keys

$189.99 without keys

https://stratosphereparts.com/gibson-usa-les-paul-standard-hp-hardshell-case-american-no-keys/

nope. Looks like an egg shaped SKB. I see little /none of the cool features of the gen I Protector Case. There are other case options I'd pursue before this. meh!:dang

Big Al said:

nope. Looks like an egg shaped SKB. I see little /none of the cool features of the gen I Protector Case. There are other case options I'd pursue before this. meh!:dang

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I'm with Big Al. :spabout

BTW, I have some SKBs I want to unload, while we're on the subject. :biggrin:

Big Al said:

nope. Looks like an egg shaped SKB. I see little /none of the cool features of the gen I Protector Case. There are other case options I'd pursue before this. meh!:dang

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Good for you buddy. :dude:

Hmm, looks more like a photon torpedo. Why not just reissue the old chainsaw cases????

SpencerD said:

Good for you buddy. :dude:

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Eh, whatever. You tell me, just what does that case have in common with a gen I Protector? Shape? nope Pocket lid that lifts to function as a neck cradle for quick adjustments/set ups backstage? nope Lightweight, satin finish non marring exterior? nope Intrigal bi level egonomic padded handle allow comfortable vertical as well as horizontal carry? nope

New case? sure Same ol' same ol' ? sure, for the most part. New Chainsaw? in what universe? Good/Bad? I don't know. But I know that it has nothing in common with a chainsaw. If I'm in error please enlighten me, I've only used original gen I Protector cases continuously for gigs and travel/transport since '78 or so and might have missed something.

These "chainsaw" cases are favorites of mine, for their unique utility and functionality. While I do like Troglidytes youtube video's in general, I strongly disagree with his "rivaling the legendary chainsaw case" premis on this video. Especially as this case, in this case, bares none of the hallmarks of the gen I Protector Case, ( in case you missed my responce), and in this case, this new case seems little more than an oddly shaped, rounded over egg shaped SKB style case.
In this case, regarding this case, that is my case to make. Just in case, you know!:laugh2:

Vince Q said:

Hmm, looks more like a photon torpedo. Why not just reissue the old chainsaw cases????

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I agree! I like it! I must obtain several so I may defend my starship...I LIKE the way they look myself actually. But I DO like canvas coats that tie in back. So there's that...

I have the Gen saw case 2nd iteration and it's a heckuva good case esp. for sending out my Les Paul's via UPS to get work done on them and do you know what ? they protect the heck out of my Les Paul's because during shipment they are going to get tossed around and knocked around and God Bless this case because not a hair has been harmed -they are that good .