SKBCases Les Paul Guitar Hardshell Case with Arch Top Design, TSA Latch, Over-Molded Handle, EPS Foam Interior, and Accessories Compartment

I read the earlier reviews. Alot of non-love thrown towards this case. Mine is a perfect fit when closed. My epiphone les paul is a perfect fit also. Tsa latches are a nice touch. Gonna test it out at the tsa precheck line in orlando tomorrow. Gonna red tag it in the jet way. The only thing I see subpar are the hinges on the rear of the case. They dont look very beefy. Time will tell. Rock on!Update- orlando tsa precheck- the short line- the guitar case went through the xray machine and tsa did not inspect it. Very quick. Once at my gate I had the agent red tag the case. They went so far as to make sure it was the last item to lay on top of all the baggage. After the flight I was one of the last ones to get off the aircraft to the jetway. Waiting for me was the guitar case. Not a scratch. ImHappy so far. Been practicing in my hotel room in dallas all week while going to recurrent training at flight safety on the gulfstream I fly. Recurrent training usually involves alot of free time. Why waste it watching tv?Btw. The handle does look cheap but I see no signs of wear so far. Guess time will tell.

I am fairly happy with this case. I am not sure if it's a quality control thing or just a Gibson lp thing but the hinge near the head looks to have been bent/twisted. Also the case doesn't appear to make a perfect seal with the guitar in it.

I love these SKB cases - beautifully designed and manufactured, with a perfect fit to support and protect the guitar. I've inspected many cases produced by other manufacturers, and found none as good as the SKB case. Which his why I own eight of them !

I am having my second thought on my earlier comment. The neck end won't close properly (There is a 1/4" gap or opening, see photo attached). Since dust, smoke, insects, moisture, water or any foreign matter can get inside the case. I have decided to return it for a replacement.Just received the replacement few days ago and it was quick delivery. The lid closes perfectly this time.The lining is glued onto white plastic foam mold (open cell foam) which I have to reshape to custom fit my Roland GK-2 pickup.For interested buyers, please check to make sure there is no gaps like the one shown in my picture.

When I received this guitar case by SKB I was expecting SKB quality, but come to find out it was made in China. The hinges on the case were not properly aligned when they were attached to the case, thereby "springing them" or bending them in such a way the lid would close properly (when the lid was in the closed position it would rest two inches above the bottom).The interior of the case was also bad, when the padding was installed it was not verified if it would distort the guitar while it was in the case, which in this instance it would. The body end of the case would force way too much pressure on the body of the guitar leaving large indentations in the lid padding. Another issue I found with this case is that it would force the neck of the guitar into an unnatural bend putting too much pressure on the "set joint" ( where the neck attaches to the body). Upon inspection I also noticed if the lid was forced to closed it would push the headstock into the bottom of the case and cause it to rub, not lightly, but very hard (which would eventually damage the headstock).As a personal note, the metal band that edged the case (top and bottom) is a potential problem. If the guitar hit this band when placing it in the case the guitar would be scratched or gouged, SKB needs an alternative method for making sure the upper and lower halves of the case align when the lid is closed.Overall, this was a horrible guitar case and I returned it the day I received it. I am currently using the Gibson gig bag for my Gibson Les Paul Studio 60's Tribute until I can find a good hardshell case for under $200 (which will probably never happen). It looks like I'll be spending over $250 for a SKB case made here in the states.Therefore, if you're looking to purchase this guitar case for their Gibson, do not even consider it.I will have to thank Amazon for their prompt service in the shipping and the return of this case.