Tonkinese Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Hi there I like the look of the Kinsman HFE3 Hard Foam Case with shoulder straps for easy transport on the London tube/bus, but I've been informed it won't accommodate a 335. Can anybody recommend a similar product big enough for a Gibson ES 335? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 It's been said many times here that a Gibson should never be transported in anything other than a "hardshell case". But I for one do realize the need for, and advantages of, a gig bag or case that can be strapped over the shoulders. The most important thing to look for in a soft, or semi-soft case is protection for the headstock. As we all know, the Gibson angled headstock is the weakest point of the guitars design, and the most frequent area of major damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonkinese Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 It's been said many times here that a Gibson should never be transported in anything other than a "hardshell case". But I for one do realize the need for' date=' and advantages of, a gig bag or case that can be strapped over the shoulders. The most important thing to look for in a soft, or semi-soft case is protection for the headstock. As we all know, the Gibson angled headstock is the weakest point of the guitars design, and the most frequent area of major damage. [/quote'] Sure. Hence I'm opting for a hard foam case with neck support like the link below. I won't ever be putting this item in the back of a car or van, or any other high risk environment. http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/43510 This case holds strat/tele size guitars. I require a similar sturdy design with shoulder straps but with the right dimensions to hold an 335. Any ideas folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killyridols Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Try Hiscox cases. I think they do a case for 335's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killyridols Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yeah PRO-GS. They make really good cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Gibson should never be transported in anything other than a "hardshell case". Especially a 335. Sorry, I just don't think it's a good idea. And the factory hard case is not extraordinarily large. I don't see the problem. Can't help here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayville Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I can't vouch for these personally (I'm in the "don't do it" camp), but I saved the link a while back when someone somewhere mentioned them: http://www.monocase.com/mono-semi-hollow.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col F Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Have you considered using a case cover with shoulder straps to carry the encased guitar, thereby affording it the superior protection of the hard case within the soft case cover? They are manufactured by several companies, including Ameritage Cases http://www.finecases.com/browse/gigbags/guitar-family/case-covers.html?sort=Ameritage , Small Dog Cases: http://coloradocase.com/ccc/Small%20Dog%20Price%20List%202009.pdf and Colorado Cases, http://www.finecases.com/browse/gigbags/guitar-family/case-covers.html?sort=Colorado%20Case. A video depicting the Gibson recreation of Claptons Cream ES-335 showed them transporting that guitar through the airports and the flight in the hardshell case with a case cover having shoulder straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loneguitar Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 For what you spent on a 335 you don't want an inferior case, a hard case is the only way to go. Is there a problem with your HSC you got from Gibson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonkinese Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thanks everyone I like the idea of using my Gibson hardcase in a soft case with shoulder straps when on public transport etc. I'll probably go with that option. The http://www.monocase.com/mono-semi-hollow.asp looks pretty safe too. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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