serge2antonio Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hello, my name is Antonio Monterroso. I live in Guatemala, Central America and I bought a new Epi Casino two months ago. The guitar is gorgeous, I am pretty happy with it. The thing is that it is impossible to get a Casino Case here in my country. (the dealer brings the guitar but not the case). And you see, there are no 335 cases anywhere in Guatemala. That's a fact. In fact, the employees of the guitar stores don't even know whats a hollowbody guitar/335. So I've been trying to get a Epiphone Casino case online, tried Amazon and ordered one from this store called Brasswind and Woodwind that provides Amazon (never buy from them) and I found like 1 month later ( it was supposed to be shipped in a week) that its out of stock until who knows when. The item costs 89 USD. and I've been trying to find one, I checked the Guitar Center site and it says that they are out of stock but it arrives on the 6th of November. Same said in the Brasswind and Woodwind site and they simply don't know when its arriving. Checked other sites (music 123, musicians friend) and they appear to have all the Epiphone cases except the one suited for the Casino/sheraton/etc. I've been trying to find other cases (other brands) that can fit a casino and have found a Gator case for 335 style guitars that is 89 usd as well but out of stock. Found another case in Amazon that its 134 usd. (vintage horrible look and it takes 5 weeks to be shipped). I also have the problem that the item must be shiped to a P.O box in Miami. ( A lot of online stores do this but eBay for example don't). There is a soft case that its 34 usd, its in stock.. I am tired, I am a musician and my hard gigging season begins in December. I really need a case. Any good ideas? Help/ Thanks in Advance. Antonio Monterroso *They sell the guitars but I can't find a proper case. bad for the Epiphone business* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 http://www.firstqualitymusic.com/p_EHLCS.aspx?source=FROOGLEFEED http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_E519%20Archtop%20Electric%20Guitar%20Case_-1_10052_10002_-49983211?cm_mmc=Froogle-_-Electric%20Guitar%20Cases-_-E519%20Archtop%20Electric%20Guitar%20Case-_-E519XXXXX http://www.zzounds.com/item--SKB35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serge2antonio Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 The Archtop cases will fit a Casino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 The Archtop cases will fit a Casino? Dot, Dot Studio, Casino, Sheraton, Riviera, 335 Edit: I would recommend that you double-check before buying. Thin archtop (Casino, etc.) vs fat archtop (Emporer, etc.) The E519 and the SKB, for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serge2antonio Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks for your help. Thought there was a case specially for Casino, and saw the Archtop cases thinking in the Emperor, and fat bodies. Which one would you specially recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Looks like the Gator GC-335 is available at Sweetwater: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GC335 Gator makes very good cases, and Sweetwater is a good retailer. Google "Gator GC-335", and you may find other retailers. Looks like it's available at many sites. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Did you try Musician's Friend? http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-335-Hardshell-Case?sku=540804 I got one for my Riviera and it fits perfectly, a very nice case for the money. Also fits Casino, Dot, Sheraton, ES-335/345 and Ibanez Artcore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 There is a soft case that its 34 usd' date=' its in stock.. [/quote'] Don't buy a soft case/gig bag for a Casino. It's tempting because of the lower price, but a Casino needs a hardshell case. The Epiphone E519 is a nice case and a good, snug fit with my Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Did you try Musician's Friend? http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-335-Hardshell-Case?sku=540804 I got one for my Riviera and it fits perfectly' date=' a very nice case for the money. Also fits Casino, Dot, Sheraton, ES-335/345 and Ibanez Artcore.[/quote'] Hey Serge, and Brian, and anyone else looking for a case for the Epi Semi-Hollow. I found Sweetwater has the same case for $10 cheaper, $79.97. I just ordered one. Marcos Sanchez called me 5 minutes later to confirm the order. Man they run their business well. Here's the link http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/E519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hey Serge' date=' and Brian, and anyone else looking for a case for the Epi Semi-Hollow.I found Sweetwater has the same case for $10 cheaper, $79.97. I just ordered one. Marcos Sanchez called me 5 minutes later to confirm the order. Man they run their business well. Here's the link http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/E519 [/quote'] The page mentions 11/06 availability - did you ask about that? I realize that's just 2 days from now, but it doesn't necessarily mean they'll actually have them, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Yes, he told me they should be in next week and that he would give me call when they arrived. They will ship it out to me that same day. I was going to wait until they did arrive before ordering. But since every place I have seen has that case for $89, I thought I would order it now in case they decided to raise the price with the new batch of cases coming in. And besides, I've had the guitar for 6 months, what's another week or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serge2antonio Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hello again, just one quick question. Would this case --> http://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Vintage-Hardshell-Hollowbody-Electric/dp/B001BNRR88/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1257389199&sr=8-5 fit my epiphone casino? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Shallow hollowbody, that's a Casino. From their website: http://www.guardiancases.com/fileadmin/Guardian/PDF/Guardian_Reference_08.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serge2antonio Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ok Thanks to everyone that helped. I bought this one. http://www.music123.com/Gator-GW-335-Laminated-Wood-Case-For-335-Guitar-546196-i1167645.Music123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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