Rocknroller4

Guess will go with Sweetwater and take a chance. Just didn't want the phone calls and emails (I know they push a lot with their service). I could just order the case from Epiphone direct.

It was the Tobias bass and sort of got a look at one (over a grand) at my local Guitar Center but I'm just going for the Deluxe for $299. I just wasn't sure if anyone has had experience ordering direct from Gibson/Epiphone and how their shipping and boxing is like? Sweetwater get a lot of good reviews but I'm not so sure about them to be honest. I'd rather cut out the middle man and deal directly with the company that makes them.

Hi everyone. I am wanting to order an Epiphone bass guitar and not sure whether to go through Sweetwater or the actual Epiphone store on their website. Has anyone had any experience ordering directly from Epiphone/Gibson's online store? I wanted to go that route due to them having a soft case as well. I've heard good and bad about Sweetwater. Thanks everyone.