seatech Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Howdy. I just picked up a beautiful 1953 ES-175. It came with its original case, which however is not not so beautiful anymore. The guitar flops around inside quite a bit, and there is even some slight neck damage from where the padding has worn thin on the neck support. I'd like to find something that will protect the instrument better, so I'm hoping someone will have some recommendations for me. I have found on Amazon a case from TKL... http://www.amazon.com/TKL-7816-175-Style-Electric-Guitar/dp/B001L8NFDO And another on Archtop.com with no manufacturer listed... https://www.archtop.com/ac_access.html#anchor46205682 Anyone have experience with these? Will a vintage instrument fit a modern case properly? Any other recommendations? Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I have found on Amazon a case from TKL...http://www.amazon.com/TKL-7816-175-Style-Electric-Guitar/dp/B001L8NFDO Anyone have experience with these? Will a vintage instrument fit a modern case properly? Disclaimer: I am a TKL case dealer! TKL is the OEM manufacturer of "Gibson" cases. The 7816 you link above is the TKL entry level case for a 175. You can pick your budget point and go up from there. Here's the TKL listing for 175 cases: http://www.tkl.com/?siteid=search&qsearch=small%20jumbo&sh=Guitar%20-%20Small%20Jumbo "16" is the case designation that fits the 175. The prefix (78, 88, 89. 91), designate the quality and style of the case. I would recommend at least moving up to the 88 level (Prestige) cases. The link posted above shows full retail prices, and whoever pays full retail? Consult your local, or favorite, TKL dealer for "street prices". And yes, a "vintage" 175 will fit properly in these cases, as the 175 has not changed in body dimensions since it's inception (that's what makes it a 175). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 As an option I have a jumbo case for sale on the Trading Post. If interested I can send you the dimensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seatech Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I'll look into the TKL's some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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