JR1979 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Why is there not a hard case to protect your investment. If i am paying over 500 dollars lil lone up to 1900 why would I be ok w a gig back with no neck support. Its kind of a slap in the face in my opinion.. spending my hard earned dollar on a guitar that ill probably get one chance to buy one that expensive is ridiculous to get a gig bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Why? Profit margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) Martin sells a guitar called an SC-13E its $1499. Martin sells a guitar called a D-15M its $1299. The more expensive one comes with a gig bag and the less expensive comes with a hard shell case, so . . . all bets are off as to why? Edited September 29, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 yeaa,, sucks,, hard shell cases are an addon to your cost, and you get a gig bag you wont use. such a deal huh? not just gibson, just about everyone is doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I actually prefer a padded, structured gig bag to a hard shell case. Cases are heavy, and only really useful to me when shipping or flying with a guitar (which is never really happens in my world). My favorites, in that vein?Ibanez PowerPad. Gibson Premium Soft Case Fender FET padded gig bag I own, by the way, a couple of the Gibson padded gig bags (like this one below). I'm not a fan. They seem overly tight, like they were made a half inch too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 The gig bag that my ES 139 came in is in the style of the Gibson Premium Soft Case above, but black nylon with webbing straps and the embroidered logo (just "Gibson", no USA); it is reinforced/'structured' like you say. It'll do as I'm not taking the guitar on gigs but if I was - I'd get a case. Gig bags are ok for a bolt-on solidbody but pose a potential risk for a set neck or anything remotely fragile...IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 The Premium Soft Case is actually pretty well constructed and protective, at least from impact. I agree with you, $1000 should equal a hard case. It really should. But if you look around, a lot of brands don't offer hardcases for $1000 guitars, and haven't for ages. Fender might be an exception. I'm not a Fender guy, but I totally respect how they respect their customers, with sane prices, premium import models, and cases for US models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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