Gator ATA Molded Guitar Case - with TSA latches for Single Cutaway Electric Guitars
Gator ATA Molded Guitar Case - with TSA latches for Single Cutaway Electric Guitars Reviews
Whether you fly with your guitar or just a want a rugged case for it, the Gator TSA/ATA series has your number. This deluxe case's internal cavity provides a secure fit for your Gibson Les Paul or like-styled guitar, and features a plush black interior to prevent scuffs and a neck cradle to prevent warping. The tough, molded polyethylene shell that's built to military and ATA spec will give you peace of mind when you're sitting on the plane, and the TSA-approved locking center latch could save you some headaches at the airport. A comfortable injection-molded ergonomic handle makes this guitar case easy to carry through the airport or to the stage. Sweetwater guitarists stand behind their Gator TSA/ATA cases for their exceptional strength and protection in transit.
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Outstanding stability in this case. My Les Paul Studio fits like a glove, creating stability and protection for my guitar.
Amazing case
Best case I have ever owned.
Solid Quality, Poor Fit for PRS Singlecut S2
This case is rock solid. Great latches, strong build. If you are looking for a case for a PRS S2 Singlecut (can't speak to the McCarty 594), I would keep looking. While the guitar technically fits, it is a tight squeeze and the neck is not straight in the case. You have to really squash the lid down and bend around the latch just to the left of the handle to get it to close. I am making it work, thought, because the build quality is so good.
Does not fit McCarty 594 SE Singlecut Properly
This simply does not fit a PRS McCarty 594 SE properly. I have to push down hard on the case for it to latch properly with the guitar inside of it which leads to an extremely tight fit. Not a secure fit - more like having too many items in your car's trunk and forcing the trunk lid down to close/latch it. I don't keep my guitars on stands so this one now lives in its case with the latches unlocked with just the cover resting against it... should have spent the extra $ on an original PRS case. Oh well, live and learn. Never doing that again.
Feels cheap too. If you press down on the foam a bit harder, you can hear the glue detaching from the cheap plastic. I would not trust an airline employee with this. Bought a an original Fender case for my new Strat for around the same money and have none of these issues.
If you have a Gibson/Epiphone Les Paul, this will likely work just fine for you. This seems to have been designed around that original LP shape. Please advertise this case as such. This will not fit all single cut electric guitars correctly.
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Bought this for my Jackson Monarkh SC JS22 and it fits perfectly. Latches are easy to use, and interior feels great. Very confident that this case will protect my guitar.
Perfect Case for my needs
I love these Les Paul Gator cases. Bought one and liked it so much, that I bought 2 more to protect some of my other guitars! Fair price, and great quality.
Still waiting for the new guitar.
I did receive my new case but I'm still waiting on my new guitar to put in it. I buy gator case's because I trust them.
Perfect Fit for my Studio Les Paul Plus!
For anyone who's owned a Les Paul, they know that using a gig bag is a literal time bomb waiting to happen. For the price, this GATOR ATA is the best, safest case you will find to protect your new Gibson Les Paul. It even has airline approved latches (although I would make sure I could fit it in the overhead, if it were me). Great fit, great material, relatively light to carry, and very safe if not abused.
I could not ask for a better case for my new guitar!
This case hugs my Kramer Assault 220 gently, but firmly. There is no movement inside the case when the guitar is in there and the latches are closed. This thing is secure, rugged, and fits like a glove. I could not be happier with it!
Not Good for ESP Eclipse/EC
The ramp in the body compartment raises the neck too far off the neck rest. So when you close the top it puts a lot of pressure on the neck. Might work for Ephiphone/Gibson, but not a good fit for ESP Eclipse/EC models.
Seems to fit only Les Paul styles by Gibson or Epiphone
I have a different TSA case by Gator and it works great. Since I needed one for my Les Paul Tribute, this seemed like the obvious choice. My Les Paul fits snugly, however, my ESP/LTD EC-1000 model does not fit at all. So, warning for those of you looking for this as a solution to your EC models.
Fit a Epiphone Les Paul Special- ll perfectly
Fantastic customer service at Sweetwater! This was recommended and it's a great case, very rugged outside and velvety inside to protect the guitar. It was purchased to be able to check it on a plane. Looks like it'll do a great job.
Great Case
If you have a Gibson Les Paul for playing and not just to have, then this is the case for you.
Great case for a Les Paul
Perfect fit, great protection, and it looks great. What's not to like?
Fits like a glove.
First thing I have to say is listen to your salesman. I originally was going to by an Epiphone Les Paul Case but I am so glad it wasn't in stock and Delvin Wolf my salesman talked me into The Gator case. Not only is it pretty it is well built.
Excellent case for the gigging musician
This case is very durable and protective. Perfect for keeping you Les Paul safe on the road and at the show.The fit is snug, but not too tight. The perfect amount to keep your guitar from moving while in the case. Overall a great case that I highly recommend. Also, a quick shout out to David Hess for always taking care of my instrument needs!
Very well made case for a Solo II
This is an incredibly well made case. Very rigid exterior, heavy padding, and heavy duty locks including a TSA approved lock. I wish all my cases were this well made. I received my case in only a few days.
Great Case!
I bought this case for my 2001 Les Paul Standard. Fit is perfect - snug without being too tight. Case is very well built. I like it so well that I bought the same style case for my D28.
Great case!
Excellent fit. Latches are very secure. Sturdy case.
A Case for a Case
Gator case is doing great, haven't caught any gators yet, more a dog GO GATORS!
Perfect Fit
I bought this to replace the original case for my Lea Paul Custom which had been held together with duct tape for the last 30 years. It fits perfectly. Thank you Kurt Martin for the recommendation, and thank you Sweetwater for the fast delivery and excellent service.
Great Case
This is without question the best gigging LP case that I have purchased !
The fit is wonderful... the case is well padded and the latches are secure and easy !!!
What else could I ask for............
DOES NOT FIT LEFTY
Great case, don"t get me wrong - but maybe the description for the item could include that this is designed for right-handed instruments only. This is a 100% form fitting case - meaning there is a section in the case that secured the cutaway portion of the guitar. Can"t wait to (hopefully) get a lefty one!
Les Pauls Only
Bought mine on Musiciansfriend. Interior lining material is massively inferior and too thin. Biggest problem: Despite its claim this is for Les Pauls only. Les Pauls have a deep body and steep neck angle. This means that any thinner/straighter guitar like most modern axes, a PRS for example, will fall too deep into the case and leave the neck sticking out. If you were to shut the case like that it would ruin your guitar. The body would basically be hanging by the neck inside the case.
To make this work for me I had to completely re-line it and pad out the bottom of the case. Be prepared to do a complete custom job to make it work. There are some positives. The latches are really nice and the case material seems pretty tough.
Great for Les Paul, not PRS
Tried to put my PRS Singlecut in it. Doesn't fit too well. The back/bottom of the body leaves a large gap between the case and the guitar. Would probably fit a Les Paul perfectly.
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