GatorGW-335-BROWN Semi-Hollow Guitar Deluxe Wood Case, Brown

Sometimes, when writing a review you have to pause to decide whether an aesthetic issue is actually all that important when compared against usefulness and whether an item is fit for purpose. In this case it's the interior which is a shocking pink that made me stop to think. There's also a silky cover attached to the case by straps which allow it to be folded over the top of your instrument. The strap which stops the lid falling back is as fluffy as the fluffiest cuddly toy. The only word to describe all this pinkness is KITSCH.But is that enough to deduct a star?Does the case do a good job?Is it strong and well built?Does it protect your guitar and can you store a good amount of accessories inside the interior compartment?My experience of using this case suggests that all four answers have to be 'Yes'.I don't think I'd recommend this case for heavy gigging but if you're doing that, you'll probably be looking for a much stronger case anyway. For general day-to-day use + storage + safely moving your guitar by carrying it in a car or van, it does a good job. As can be seen in the montage of photos that I've attached to this review, the accessory compartment can hold a good amount of items. If you transport several pedals (especially any needing power transformers) you will probably already have a pedalboard or maybe a different type of strengthened case such as the 'Armourdillo Lightweight Hard-Foam Case for Full-Size Electric Guitars'.So - interior aesthetics aside - the case gets a full 5 stars from me. I don't leave it open to admire the inside, so those aesthetic issues are irrelevant to how well the case does its job.

I once owned a Gibson 335 with a beautiful fitted case of similar design. It was as good as it gets. The Gator case is not up to that standard, but is not too far off it for at least half the money. Fits my Ibanez Art Core semi acoustic perfectly. Delivery was on time and the case arrived in shop condition. Satisfied customer.

Note: this review is for what Amazon lists as "Brown", the rectangular wooden case.Personally, I love the vintage look of the case. It has an aged brown leather appearance offset nicely by the gold-plated hardware. It looks older than it is, which I like.The case is very lightweight given that's it's made out of (ply)wood.It doesn't work for all guitars. A Les Paul shape fits like a glove and is totally snug. Telecaster fits with a bit of wiggle room. Jazzmaster does not remotely fit.I haven't taken this case on the road yet. It appears fairly sturdy, although I can get a bit of flex out of the wood with my thumbs. I suspect that it wouldn't hold up very well to abuse and I doubt the case will last as long as the guitar I'm putting in it. Maybe it's tougher than it feels.In terms of the hinges/clasps/etc., it's a mixed bag. The feet are gold-coloured plastic although everything else seems to be metal. Some parts seem a little on the thin side. Clasps are reasonably sturdy. Keys are included if you want to deter thieves who don't also want a case for their new acquisition.The interior of the case is nicely plush. A compartment for whatever you might want to stow is handy and a decent size, although I don't really have a use for it.Overall, I think I'd hoped the case would feel a bit sturdier, although I could be underestimating it. Otherwise, this is a nice mid-tier case with a great vintage look - if it fits your guitar. For the price I paid (£50) it would be hard to complain. If it crumples at the first sign of trouble or turns out to be as tough as a Roland Micro Cube I'll endeavour to update this review.

Case arrived today and fits my Sire Larry Carlton H7 335 perfectly. Case was well packed and is very nicely finished.

Bought for an Epihpone Riviera Custom P93 Electric Guitar which fits perfectly. Inside material is a deep pink colour which might be offputting for some, but suits the red wine colour of the guitar. Includes a thin fabric cover to protect the top of the guitar. Good sized internal compartment for storing accessories. Build quality could be a little better, fabric does not appear to be well glued or cut precisely in places; I'm being picky here but to some people the smaller details are important to know if comparing to more expensive cases. The case does feel sturdy, and given the price is nearly £30 cheaper than the genuine Epiphone case for the guitar, I think that overall it is good value for money.

This is a truly lovely guitar case! Feels very robust and the suede type dark brown covering is superb giving a very luxurious look to the case I love the mink coloured soft fur effect lining too which sets off my pearloid finished vintage Telecaster type guitar perfectly! I note someone gave it one star as it arrived broken but I hope they will re-do their review once they have a replacement as this is a five star product! The catches etc seem very sturdy and it is all screwed not stapled together! A very fine case at a very reasonable price! It was very poorly packaged and arrived in a soft corrugated cardboard wrapper that was ripped in several places but thankfully the plastic protective bag had not been punctured so the case was perfect! A really lovely guitar case and just that little bit different! I am really pleased with it and do not hesitate to recommend it to other purchasers! I don't think it is too heavy and with my pretty heavy guitar inside it is not any heavier to carry than any other case I own!

Slightly annoyed that the case was the last one in stock - and probably for good reason. The locking latch on the case seems to have had its screws pulled out. One is missing and the other will not tighten. It was all sealed up in the bag, so it came from Gator like this. Shame their QC let this through. I'm now going to have to get the case repaired. Other than that, it fits an explorer shape really well.

Really nice case to fit Epiphone SG guitar. Well made, solid and offering good protection. Very pleased.