I bought this case for my Gibson SG special 2009 that I bought second hand.
It has a good looking rough brown tolex surface. I would say it is darker than how it looks on the product page. The surface is not flat and shiny like a Gibson brown case. It is textured. I didn't notice any problem with the keyhole or that handle as mentioned as an issue on previous reviews. And inside is a gorgeous pink softness!
Pros,
- SG tightly and perfectly fits
- There are support ramps under the upper body and on top of the headstock! Details makes this case amazing!
- Golden hardware matches the brown tolex perfectly.
- Quality price ratio is unbeatable (IMHO)
- Looks very fancy
Cons
- nothing except a 1cm long peel on the tolex around the bottom edge. It is not like it is flying on air. Two parts of the tolex are not touching each other and apart around 2-3mm for 1cm long. That's all.
Overall, I am amazed with what I got for under 80 euros. It was totally a right call not to spend almost 200 on a brown Gibson case. TBH, I would be less comfortable carrying a Gibson case around as well. It would definitely attract more theft risk.
If you don't case about the brand, I would recommend getting this amazing Gator case for your SG and save lots of bucks. This is my third Gator case/gigbag and never got disappointed.
Thank you Gator and Thomann!
