Recommendations for Jackson Kelly / Gibson Explorer cases?

[Mwoit]

I'm getting a Jackson Kelly shaped guitar soon and I'm looking around for cases. Does anyone have any experience? I prefer lighter cases and cases with a flat profile.

The Jackson Kelly / Warrior case is cool (link https://www.thomann.de/gb/jackson_case_kellywarrior.htm) but I hate the huge bump on the side.

 

[JustinRhoads1980]

Just get that case man. Legit it is MADE for it.

 

[Mwoit]

Just get that case man. Legit it is MADE for it.

I will, if there are no other good alternatives.

 

[JustinRhoads1980]

I will, if there are no other good alternatives.

This is the best option dude. It is form fitted for the kelly shape.

 

[Kyle Jordan]

You can look for the older Kelly cases that were rectangular. Like the normal Jackson/SKB type cases, but bigger. No side bulge.

In fact, drop SKB and Gator an email and ask if they still have the pattern available. I think the Jackson cases are done by SKB, but don’t quote me on that.

 

[KnightBrolaire]

SKB still makes an explorer type case. My 8 string explorer came with one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ALZFEY/?tag=sevenstringorg-20

 

[Andromalia]

I think the Jackson cases are done by SKB, but don’t quote me on that.

My Jackson soloist case is this exact one with a Jackson logo added to it: https://www.thomann.de/gb/skb_route66.htm

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Gator used to make a configurable "Extreme Shape" case. I had one that worked great for some explorers and stars, was pretty cheap considering the utility. Look into that.

 

[Kyle Jordan]

Gator used to make a configurable "Extreme Shape" case. I had one that worked great for some explorers and stars, was pretty cheap considering the utility. Look into that.

This one?

https://www.thomannmusic.com/gator_gwe_extreme.htm

 

[MaxOfMetal]

This one?

https://www.thomannmusic.com/gator_gwe_extreme.htm

The one I had had foam blocks with hook/loop that you could place around the guitar for a semi-custom fit.

 

[Edika]

I think this is the one you're thinking of Max:
https://www.thomannmusic.com/gator_...be497d26ed173170da5c34f&ref=prod_rel_414351_4

 

[MaxOfMetal]

I think this is the one you're thinking of Max:
https://www.thomannmusic.com/gator_...be497d26ed173170da5c34f&ref=prod_rel_414351_4

Yep, that's the one.

Held a Gibson V and Explorer, Jackson King V, Ibanez Xiphos (6 and 7), a BCR Mockingbird and a bunch of other stuff. Eventually traded it off with another guitar.

It took a little bit of "foam tetris" but it protected well. They used to be cheaper (bought mine for $55 new less than 10 years ago) and are big, but that's what I'd probably get.

 

[Mwoit]

Thanks guys. I'll have a think. Foam tetris seems like a good modular system and the flat profile is a bonus.