2ndCareer Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Does anyone have experience with a quality gig bag for the EJ160e? I didn't realize until I started measuring the guitar how long it is. I guess I may have to go with a 12 string gig bag but the EJ body may be smaller than the standard 12 string. Any suggestions for a suitable gig bag for the EJ160e will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie123 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 hi mate why not treat yourself to a epiphone hardcase it will be safer ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie123 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 hi mate why not treat yourself to a epiphone hardcase it will be safer ?? and looks the part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diverden Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Yup, go with the EDREAD hard case. It's a bargain, and fits perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie123 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 i agree with that -) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 A Gig Bag and a Hard Case serves two completely different functions. For 40-something years I've been toting guitars around in hard cases and road cases. For a gig a few years ago I needed to bring a classical along with my L-5 for some Latin music. I have a general rule of "one load" of personal equipment, so I borrowed a gig bag with shoulder straps from a friend for the classical. Classical over the shoulders like a backpack, amp and accessories bag on the rolling luggage cart, L-5 in the other hand..... done! For lightweight portability, you can't beat a good gig bag. I've since become a great fan and have bought two, an acoustic version, and an electric version. I use these to tote my "doubles" (orchestra term for secondary instruments) around in my car. Would I put my L-5 in one, NO.... Would I put any guitar in one on a truck, bus or airliner baggage hold, NO.... but they sure are handy around town. And if you're concerned about the Gibson style angled-back headstock, simply lay the bag down with the guitar on it's face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie123 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 wether using a gig bag is easier to cary over your sholdier or not surely a hard case is going to protect the guitar better .id rather my guitar stay safe than look cool over my sholdier .no effence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndCareer Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks for the replies. My comments: I do have a hardshell case for it and it is indeed sturdy and a safe storage and transport for the guitar. And having paid for an expensive repair to my Casino I am painfully aware of the need to protect the necks of these guitars (Casino was leaning against the couch and just fell over onto to the rug - that's all it took). But keeping in mind the need to be careful in using a gig bag, as one response stated, there are times when a gig bag can be useful. And for certain situations I thought a quality gig bag would be helpful when I want to take my EJ160e. The guitar is fairly hefty and in the hard case it's pretty heavy. Thought a gig bag would be lighter and I could carry it on my back. If anyone is using a gig bag for this guitar that they like, let me know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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