Tman5293 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'm looking at these 2 cases and trying to decide between them: SKB: http://www.guitarcenter.com/SKB-SKB-61-Deluxe-SGS-Solid-Guitar-Type-Electric-Guitar-Case-101380673-i1152008.gc TKL: http://www.guitarcenter.com/TKL-Premier-SG-Style-Guitar-Case-100448376-i1276126.gc Any advice on which one is better and why? They both seem like good quality cases to me. However, I am somewhat leaning towards the TKL case. Any help is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'd go with the SKB. I have one for my Guild classical and it's the best, most stable case I've ever used. The SKB is sturdy and solid, and it protected my Guild while it rode in the trunk of a car, stuffed between and under suitcases. I have no experience with the TKL cases, but I think SKB makes a great product, and I'll continue to purchase cases from them whenever possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyle06 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Another vote for SKB. I actually have both, an SKB for my Tele and a TKL for my J-60. The SKB is a tank of a case. I really like the way it snaps down and the shell is tough. I have taken it in my trunk from one end of the county to the other and my instrument has never had any issues what so ever. I have not traveled as much with my TKL case, but I do believe it would hold up fine. The molded shell of the TKL just seems far stronger than the laminated wood shell of the TKL, at least in my opinion. Either way they are both nice cases that will protect your instruments very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanFoFyan Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 i had the TKL case and its a good sturdy case. i recently got the brown and pink one (which is a nice change in color) in my signature which is a Gator case and it is my favorite. Here is the link to it. http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gator-GWSGS-SolidGuitarStyle-Traditional-Wood-Case?sku=546213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I've got both. -My SG is in a SKB, and I have a TKL for one of my LP's and a SKB for the other. The TKL cases definitely look cooler (in kind of a old-school way), and they offer good protection for your guitars. However, IMHO, the SKB case is better, and seems like it would take more abuse. When I gig, whatever LP I take goes into the SKB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Dont think you could go wrong really, a studio/venue near me, actually stacked a fair few amps on top of the TKl case (gibson stock case, they are the same iirc) and it didnt budge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Dont think you could go wrong really' date=' a studio/venue near me, actually stacked a fair few amps on top of the TKl case (gibson stock case, they are the same iirc) and it didnt budge[/quote'] I had heard somewhere that TKL makes Gibson's cases. This is why I was leaning towards the TKL case. Isn't it just like the Gibson case without the logo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I had heard somewhere that TKL makes Gibson's cases. ... Yep. Check this cool Gibby case out - http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-SG-Tony-Iommi-Electric-Guitar-Case-No-Lock-/230505721699?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35ab362f63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Does TKL make the Epi cases, too? I have one of those for my Gibby SG Special Faded, and the latches are coming loose (I'm going to fix 'em this weekend, but it's still something to keep in mind.) Those SKB cases seem positively indestructible--including the latches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 TKL makes Epiphone and Gibson cases - it wouldn't make much sense for Gibson to use two different OEMs for their cases, would it? I have an SKB-made Martin case, and several TKL-made Epiphone cases, and prefer the TKL case (and my other plywood-and-tolex cases). The SKB is bulky and I don't feel like it offers any more protection than the TKL. I would buy the TKL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanFoFyan Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 TKL does make the Gibby and Epi cases as stated above. they just print the brand name on some and also sell the un printed ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 So I decided to get the TKL case and I'm going to pick it up tomorrow from Guitar Center! WOOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 You can't go wrong with a TKL case but if you go SKB (good too) get the newer one that has the TSA latches/locks on it. The case in that link is the old style SKB case. The current ones are model SKB-61 and look like this: http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/proddetail.php?f=&id=15&o=&offset=1&c=82&s=75# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angustonedog Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Skb. I have one. very solid. i have the old chrome metal latches. it has full neck support. so i like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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