aznxtasy341 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 my old Epiphone 335 case is crapping out so i was wondering if you guys had any luck with maybe some nicer high end cases? ive been looking at the Gator GW-335 case: http://www.gatorcases.com/productsmodeldetail.aspx?LID=2&PID=114&MID=347 anybody have experience? by the way: Its also got a Bigsby b7 on it, so that comes into play too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I can't speak for that particular case but I have a couple of Gator cases, and they are very nice. They also have very good support. I bought a case for one of my amps and the retractable handle wasn't working proberly. I emailed them and they sent out a new handle the same day. I did just buy an Epiphone 335 case for my Dot and Sheraton. I need to get another one. They are very similar to the gator cases in that they have the arched top for more support and 5 latches, but it says Epiphone. It looks like the price just went up on them though, I think I paid $70 for mine a few months ago, they are $80 now, but they are also very nice cases. I have a Bigsby on my Dot and I don't have any problem getting my Dot in the 335 case. It fits like a glove. I was concerned about that when I got the case too. I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem with the Gator case either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 my old Epiphone 335 case is crapping out so i was wondering if you guys had any luck with maybe some nicer high end cases? ive been looking at the Gator GW-335 case: http://www.gatorcases.com/productsmodeldetail.aspx?LID=2&PID=114&MID=347 anybody have experience? by the way: Its also got a Bigsby b7 on it' date=' so that comes into play too.[/quote'] Bigsby shouldn't be a problem, but make sure there's enough room to accommodate the long Epi headstock. There should be a little clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznxtasy341 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 the description reads that the total length is 42.5" where my epi with bigsby is about 44" am i correct in this measurement.. which means the case will be too small for it? edit: now im not sure if i can trust the online numbers.. as the descriptions for the Epiphone case says they 43" long, which would mean that my sherry doesnt fit the case, but it obviously does, as i have a case that it fits.. im confused.. do you think it will fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 the description reads that the total length is 42.5" where my epi with bigsby is about 44" am i correct in this measurement.. which means the case will be too small for it? edit: now im not sure if i can trust the online numbers.. as the descriptions for the Epiphone case says they 43" long' date=' which would mean that my sherry doesnt fit the case, but it obviously does, as i have a case that it fits.. im confused.. do you think it will fit?[/quote'] Might, might not. That's why I said make sure. Forget your measurement, look at the measurement of the cases. The Epiphone case is 1/2" longer. There you have it!!! I have probably 15 ES-335 style cases, and my Sherry and Lucille only fit properly in the Epiphone cases. A well fitting Epiphone case is better than a expensive case that doesn't properly fit. Ideally, you want to try you're guitar in the case you're buying. But you're buying on line, so you're looking for some validation from us. And then you provide us measurements that you yourself can't "...trust the online numbers." Call the dealer, ask him will it fit. If he's not sure, don't buy it. If he says it will fit, ask them if they'll back it up with a guarantee, shipping paid both ways. And make sure there's enough room, you can and probably will do damage to your neck if the case is too tight. There has to be a gap between the headstock & the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom nair Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Just get the Epi case. They are real nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron1281734018 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I have an epiu case for sale if you are interested, brand new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznxtasy341 Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 i just recieved an email from gator cases and they said they werent sure but were positive that it fits an epiphone dot. so what the difference in Headstock size between the dot and the sherry? -Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Overall length on both of them is approx. 43 1/2" - I just measured both of them. But if they can't give you a for sure that it will fit I'd get the Epi case - it is worth every penny and then you will know for sure that it will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 i just recieved an email from gator cases and they said they werent sure but were positive that it fits an epiphone dot. so what the difference in Headstock size between the dot and the sherry? -Nolan Nolan' date=' You're going round & around looking for the forum members to tell you that it's going to fit when the company itself can't tell you for sure. No one here can answer the question for you. No one is going to take that responsibility. You live in Chicago, right??? They have music stores in Chicago??? Email gator and ask them who stocks those cases. Take Sherry down to one of them and try it out. It's going to be close, but you got to make sure because you can't jam it in without risking damage on the neck. If the headstock is pressing against the inside of the case [center']You will do damage!!![/center] Now you want this case, fine. Buy it!!! If it's a little tight, jam the sucka in. Or do what Gerry Mardsen did to his Rick-12, cut off the end of the headstock so it fit in his travel case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 ...Or do what Gerry Mardsen did to his Rick-12' date=' cut off the end of the headstock so it fit in his travel case. [/quote'] Great idea!!! Why didn't I think of that? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Great idea!!! Why didn't I think of that? ] You never heard that story??? Gerry & the Pacemakers had special travel cases made for their equipment' date=' when they were packing for their American tour, they discovered that the Rick wouldn't fit. I've heard that if you look at their Ed Sullivan performance of [i']Don't Let the Sun[/i], you can actually see the damage done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 i just recieved an email from gator cases and they said they werent sure but were positive that it fits an epiphone dot. so what the difference in Headstock size between the dot and the sherry? -Nolan I did some research for you. This is from a Harmony Central review: One note I?ll put in here. GtrCtr had no case that would fit the oversized headstock and had to order a real Epiphone case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom nair Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 That's what I meant. Just get the Epi case and relax. What don't you like about it? It works for me. How much is this gator case anyway? You are stessing me out man. Just kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom nair Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 That's what I meant. Just get the Epi case and relax. What don't you like about it? It works for me. How much is this gator case anyway? You are stressing me out man. Just kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron1281734018 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Im in Rockford IL, I have a epi 335 case 50 bucks if you pick it up in rockford let me know, bring the sherry and try it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowgirl22 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 i just boughta SKB case. fits great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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