btoth76 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hello. I have bought a nice new, vanilla-scented, brown hardcase for my lovely Goldtop. After 7 years of service, She deserved a real Gibson case, instead of the mediocre Warwick coffin. First pics: Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hello. I have bought a nice new, vanilla-scented, brown hardcase for my lovely Goldtop. After 7 years of service, She deserved a real Gibson case, instead of the mediocre Warwick coffin. First pics: Bence Nice one; love these new vintage look cases. Where did you get it from, and how much (if one may ask)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Nice one; love these new vintage look cases. Where did you get it from, and how much (if one may ask)? Hello Pesh. Musicstore.de (https://www.musicstore.de/en_OE/HUF/Gibson-Hardshell-Case-Les-Paul-Historic-Brown/art-GIT0039909-000) It costed 199 Euros. Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Nice! My Les Paul is still in it's original case, 17 years now. It and my 20 plus year old Tele case have to be changed out. Maybe soon! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Thanks, RCT! The Studio Tribute came only with a Chinese gigbag (a quite bad one). The guitar slept in a Warwick case until now, which has a less than satisfying neck support. I need two Fender cases, as well. But those cost even more than the very expensive Gibson cases. Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Thanks, RCT! The Studio Tribute came only with a Chinese gigbag (a quite bad one). The guitar slept in a Warwick case until now, which has a less than satisfying neck support. I need two Fender cases, as well. But those cost even more than the very expensive Gibson cases. Bence They do! I want the black salt and pepper Tweed for me Tele, as my #1 it should have a terrific case. The SKB it is in is just worn the heck out, latches and hinges are starting to go and the "plush" inside is almost just the plastic bottom. My Les Paul case is a little younger, but the latches are starting to wear out on that one too. Both are stenciled in big letters and both have decades of sticker residue from when I de-stickered in a fit of madness. So knowing the blazing speed with which I move on these things, this is pretty urgent. So maybe by the end of this year. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 This one, right? I want it for my surf green Strat. ...And this for the Tele: Bence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi Bence. Nice to see you back here! Nice case, too! As far as the Fender goes..... I bought one of these - Fender Pro Series - a couple of years ago for around the 100 Euro mark. I've had a quick look and they can still be had for around 115 - 120 Euros; Pip. EDIT : Here's a UK seller. There must be similar in Europe post-Brexit! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Fender-Pro-Series-Electric-Guitar-Hard-Case-Tweed-Strat-Tele/262875990477?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D8a57f1aa49184bc2bee96272505a25a7%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D262875990477 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 As far as the Fender goes..... I bought one of these - Fender Pro Series - a couple of years ago for around the 100 Euro mark. I've had a quick look and they can still be had for around 115 - 120 Euros; My Esquire is in one of those. You do have an Esquire, right? rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 You do have an Esquire, right? I have a Butler, a Valet and a Gamekeeper but, sadly, no Esquire. Pippy. Pippy pippy. Esq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I have a Butler, a Valet and a Gamekeeper but, sadly, no Esquire. Pippy. Pippy pippy. Esq. Huh. I thought we were the only nerds here with one. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 This one, right? Yes. Sex Ay. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi Bence. Nice to see you back here! Nice case, too! ... Hello Pippy! Thank You. Are those Fender Pro cases good? How they are quality-wise? I heard all kinds of contradicting info on them (as usual). Bence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. C.O. Jones Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 First, congratz for the NCD, it was the right thing to do. Second: why didn't I find that zebralike case? Would have been a perfect match for my opal white Tele. And last, bought two of those Pro cases. One tweed and another with black faux leather look. 95€ each, and everywhere I looked it was a similar price. Both my Strat and my Tele fit perfectly no movement in there when transported. Also very well balanced, the handle is on the right spot. Not as nice to the hand as the leather covered ones on the Gibby cases, just a molded plastic thing, with nice plastic stiches but cruelty free! You can't compare them in quality to the canadian cases my Gibson's have. Especially the latches, it's definitely their weak spot. Another thing is you probably want to leave them open for a while to get rid of the nasty vietnamese glue smell. Or throw in some vanilla scent bag thingy in like I did. They do the job, and the practical thing: the stand much better than guitar shaped cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Yes. Sex Ay. rct absolutely.. so much so I wish I never saw it!!!! :) somebody stop me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Are those Fender Pro cases good? How they are quality-wise? I heard all kinds of contradicting info on them (as usual).... I'd pretty much echo the comments made slightly earlier by Mr. C. O. Jones. The handle is the only bit where the quality is noticeably 'cheap'. The latches for me aren't a problem as I'm not exactly going out gigging on a regular basis so they don't take constant van-squeeze abuse and on those occasions when I DO take the Strat out to play the case isn't subjected to much wear'n'tear so it's more than adequate for my requirements. With a nice padded leather handle and stronger handle-to-case fittings it would be more comfy but as it is it balances perfectly; the guitar is held securely and it looks rather gorgeous. For the asking price it's an absolute bargain IMO. They are also, as mentioned, 'ambidextrous' (if you like) as in they are built so that they are a good fit for both Strats and Teles. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hello. I have bought a nice new, vanilla-scented, brown hardcase for my lovely Goldtop. After 7 years of service, She deserved a real Gibson case, instead of the mediocre Warwick coffin. First pics: Bence I don't like the font. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 absolutely.. so much so I wish I never saw it!!!! :) somebody stop me... X 2 NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hello. Goes nicely with the Goldtop: Bence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 VERY sweet! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I guess we can say this case is closed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 I guess we can say this case is closed ! Yes. However, I might reopen it very-very soon! :) Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Talking of cases. I'm after one of these if anyone knows of one for sale (In the UK). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hello. Goes nicely with the Goldtop: Bence. yep! sure do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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