Hardshell Cases

[thorsond]

Hello all... from the newbie to the HOC.

 

I'm currently the owner of a '98 H-550 which I absolutely love. Fantastic guitar. When I purchased it (used) it came with a Gibson-branded case instead of a Heritage case. It seems to fit well, but I'm no expert in this. So three questions:

 

1) What would people recommend I do to confirm I'm getting a proper fit of my H-550 in the case?

 

2) If it's not right, does Heritage sell cases?

 

and

 

3) I have another vintage (non-Gibson / non-Heritage) semi-hollow that needs a proper case... who would you recommend for reasonable/economical custom cases? I've purchased from G&G before but only for solid-body guitars, never for a semi- or hollow-body.

 

Thanks!

[High Flying Bird]

These people make great cases. I have one for my Heritage acoustic and a H-137 I had came with one of their cases. I think Wolfe request these with his guitars.

 

http://www.carryaccess.com/

[big bob]

I'm going to need to see pictures of said guitars before I can make an informed decision.

[davesultra]

I had a 150 with one of those cases. Not too shabby of quality.

[Blunote]

Or, one of these might actually provide a higher level of protection. I know, they may not seem as 'cool' as the traditional style plywood cases, but they provide a lot more protection.

http://www.hiscoxcases.com/electric-guitar-cases.htm#std-eg

[thorsond]

I'm going to need to see pictures of said guitars before I can make an informed decision.

 

The one I don't have any case for is a 1961 Harmony Meteor H-71.

http://www.guitar-museum.com/uploads/guitar/91/300246199939-1.jpg

 

I'm assuming you know what an H-550 looks like.... I'm not sure what you're asking to see.

[thorsond]

These people make great cases. I have one for my Heritage acoustic and a H-137 I had came with one of their cases. I think Wolfe request these with his guitars.

 

http://www.carryaccess.com/

 

I've used some of the Access Stage bags and like them a lot... but I'd be concerned that I wouldn't get a snug fit with their hardshell cases since they're not specifically made for an H-550.

[thorsond]

Or, one of these might actually provide a higher level of protection. I know, they may not seem as 'cool' as the traditional style plywood cases, but they provide a lot more protection.

http://www.hiscoxcases.com/electric-guitar-cases.htm#std-eg

 

An interesting idea... and yes they're not as glamorous... but the closest product they have looks like the pro-ii-gs and it only supports a 2" depth. I'd sure want to see how my Harmony H-71 would fit in it before spending $... it's especially a problem since the Hiscox www page says that the only "USA" retailer is actually in Canada! :-\

[High Flying Bird]

 

I've used some of the Access Stage bags and like them a lot... but I'd be concerned that I wouldn't get a snug fit with their hardshell cases since they're not specifically made for an H-550.

I'll bet the acoustic case would fit it like a glove. If you liked the gig bag you will love their cases. Call them.

[houndhome]

I have a pair of Harmony H75's with Bigsbys in Hiscox cases,and had to cut the underside of the lids a little to

accomodate the Bigsbys but otherwise their 335 size cases fit very well.If no Bigsby then no problem,and the

H61 should be the same outline size as a H75.