There is a surprising amount of variety in the world of guitar cases for Les Pauls. From these top cases, there’s a good chance you’ve found something that will suit your particular needs perfectly. This makes gig bags ideal if you need to take your guitar to rehearsals, lessons, or the shop for a service. And if you are taking public transport, a guitar in a gig bag takes up less space and can be carried much more comfortably. The SKB 3i-4214-56 iSeries Waterproof Les Paul Guitar Case was extremely impressive during testing. As a brand, SKB makes a huge number of cases for many different uses, including photo and video, sports, general industrial use, military equipment, and of course musical instruments. This is a trusted manufacturer that puts a lot of time and effort into R&D, so you know you’re getting a great case every time. This is particularly evident with this particular case. The SNLPCS is actually quite similar to the GC-LPS. They both have similar shapes, with very similar interiors. I am not often impressed by guitar cases, but this is one that did. From its tough, yet sleek exterior, to its lush interior.

This is an extremely tough case, it is going to be hard for anything to break its tough exterior. The case also seals very well to keep out the elements. Your guitar is going to be protected, and your strings are going to last longer. What about you? Which guitar case would you choose for your Les Paul guitar and you’d call it as best? Let me know in the comment section below. But that protection does come at a cost. Quite literally since hard cases can be quite expensive. They are also not the most compact, and can be quite heavy.We were absolutely stunned by the finish and overall aesthetic of this case. The exterior is beautifully authentic, with the aged brown tolex, the patina on the latches, and the wear on the leather-wrapped carrying handle. This case is absolutely designed to turn heads.

As with most accessories, there are a few things to look out for when choosing the best Les Paul case for your needs: Dimensions This is an extremely well-built guitar case. The outside is sturdy and tough, while the inside is soft and luxurious. All together these elements will keep your guitar safe and looking pristine. As you can see, there are a lot of affordable guitar cases for Les Paul guitars. Nevertheless, here’s my advice – don’t ever look for the cheapest case on the market. It may look solid, but they are usually not the best.The Economy Wood Case is a slimline hard-sided case made the traditional way using wood wrapped in tolex. It has a classic Les Paul silhouette and thanks to the minimalist design, we found it takes up very little space, making it a particularly useful option if you’re storing a guitar. Our absolute favorite Les Paul case was the Gibson Accessories Historic Replica Les Paul Case in hand-aged brown. If you’re a fan of vintage, NOS, or relic’d guitars, you’re going to love this case. Just like Gibson’s Murphy Lab instruments, this case has been hand aged to look just like a vintage case that’s seen years of use and has countless stories to tell. The only difference? It’s brand new. The Gator Economy is a straightforward, minimalist wood case. This is the case for musicians who just need something simple to keep their Les Paul safe while they carry it around. The case itself is also fairly light. This is always an important aspect of any case for me, but especially for Les Paul cases since they are already not the lightest guitars.

In today’s article, we’re going to find out which which hard case is the best guitar case for Les Paul! Since guitars are pretty fragile things, it’s crucial to keep them safe. At some point a usual gig bag won’t be enough to protect your guitar from unexpected events. Especially if you’re starting playing live shows or if you’re often commuting to guitar practice.This doesn’t really make them the best for carrying around. Gig bags, on the other hand, don’t have these disadvantages. does not produce a sound of movement. If the guitar moves or slides up and down, it might damage the instrument. A less than a fingertip movement is acceptable. Travel Considerations Your guitar should sit quite tightly inside the case. There shouldn’t be more than about a 1/4-inch space between the sides of the case and the body of the guitar. The Epiphone ENLPCS is another fairly basic case, similar to the Gator GC-LPS. It is just a very solid case, designed to keep your Les Paul safe. This Gator case is guitar-shaped and made from a molded polyethylene shell. This gives it extraordinary structural rigidity, while retaining enough flex to avoid breaking when stressed or under impact.

Any improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repairs are performed by a Non-Gator-Approved service center. SKB are known for their, quite literally, military grade cases. The 1SKB-56 certainly lives up to that standard.

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On the interior, we found a soft, plush velvet lining in a classic red hue. The interior isn’t aged in the same way as the outside of the case, but it does faithfully replicate the vintage design as found on the original OEM Les Paul hard cases.