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Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style

4.7 out of 5 stars from 220 customer ratings

Deluxe Vintage Case

  • For double cut style electric guitars
  • Available since June 2010
  • Item number 250335
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Colour Brown
  • Cases For ST-Style Guitars No
  • Cases For T-Style Models No
  • for double cut models Yes
  • foe semi-hollowbody models No
  • Cases For V-Style Guitars No
  • for single cut models No
  • Cases For Jazzguitars No
  • For Other Models No
322 AED 75,63 €
The price in AED is a guideline price only
Since we ship from Germany, additional costs through taxes and customs may be incurred
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Sturdy case for DC-Style guitars

Granted, in most cases a simple gig bag is perfectly adequate for transporting a guitar, but sometimes you need a bit more protection. For instance, when the instrument vanishes into the bottomless abyss of the tour bus among boxes and cases, on the way to the gig, or if it needs to be stored under optimum protective conditions over a long period of time. The Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style, with its durable plywood construction and covering made of humidity-resistant Tolex, is an affordable way to transport and store double-cut electric guitars safely over an extended period of time.

Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style for electric guitar - opened

Custom-built for double-cut electric guitars

The Gator product range offers a substantial number of custom-made cases for almost every type of guitar. The Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style was developed specifically for double-cut electric guitars, and it fits instruments of this type perfectly. A sturdy handle has been attached to ensure that the case is perfectly balanced when carried, while the slightly arched lid also provides the best possible protection for the guitar's top. The interior contains a padded and velvety-soft inner lining, providing both a perfect fit and optimum protection from scratches thanks to its soft surface. Moreover, the case contains a storage compartment for important utensils such as strings, picks, or tuners - or the occasional can of beer.

Handle on the Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style for electric guitar

Sturdy case built to take a beating

The Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style is suitable for all musicians with double-cut electric guitars who travel a lot and attach great importance to transporting their delicate equipment as safely as possible. Although hardly more expensive than a decent gig bag, this case offers considerably better protection and is the ideal companion for beginners on their way to lessons as well as for professionals whose instruments tend to vanish underneath bulky boxes on the tour bus. The sturdy handle facilitates transport in an optimally balanced position, while the velvety-soft inner lining effectively protects the instrument from scratches.

Gator logo on the Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style for electric guitar

About Gator

Gator, or Gator Cases, is an American firm founded in 2000 by father-daughter team Jerry Freed and Crystal Morris in Tampa, Florida. Initially, Gator began with a modest range of moulded plastic guitar cases. From there, they expanded the product line to include case and bag solutions for the whole field of instruments and equipment. A wide variety is covered: Instruments, microphones, and all aspects of live performance, including lighting equipment. At the same time, products for other media areas such as photo and video are also available. All products are made of high-quality plastics, wood, textiles, and EVA materials. The Gator companies also include flight case manufacturer Viking Cases and guitar strap manufacturer Levy's Leathers Ltd., as well as Gator Rackworks and Gator Frameworks.

For gigs, trips to the rehearsal room, or long-term storage

The Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style shows its potential mainly when transport requires a bit of rough handling - and the double-cut guitar must therefore be perfectly protected. The shock-resistant outer shell made of multi-layer plywood with its durable Tolex covering can easily withstand even the hardest of knocks. If, on the other hand, the instrument is to be stored for long periods of time in the cellar or rehearsal room where conditions are not ideal, the case also rises effortlessly to the occasion. The guitar can thus be stored for extended periods and well protected from external influences, embedded in soft plush. Naturally, the Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style is also equipped with a lock to prevent unauthorised access.

Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style for electric guitar

220 Customer ratings

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manofstrat 06.06.2020
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!
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Good Case, not for the touring Musician
Gerald aus E. 25.11.2015
The Gator Deluxe Case Vintage is a cool case for my Gibson SGJ 2014. It looks great and keeps it safe. The case looks geat. Building quality is okay.Constuction and the "fake" Leather look very good. Downside are the only 3 locks. The seem to be not the highest quality and i try to handle them with care.

Pros:
-attractive price
-cool vintage looks
-fits the SGJ 2014 perfectly

Cons:
-quality of locks
-quality handle

If you only take your SG to gigs 2-6 Times a year and handle your guitar and case with care when going to rehearsal, the Gator Deluxe Case Vintage DC-Style offers you a good case for a good price.
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Might fit your 24-fret SG.
Captain Caveman 12.10.2025
Nice case. Unsure whether this would be fit for international travel, but it's a good, solid case for storage and local travelling. Locks are decent and well placed. Handle isn't in the most ergonomic position but it's passable. Internal compartment for gear - lid closes well and weight of guitar compressed against it keeps it shut. Sewing / hemlines appear well-sewn and durable, but early days so far - time will tell.

This fits a 24-fret Epiphone SG Modern Figured btw (Guitar = 103.3cm overall length). It fits snugly - strap pin on the guitars body isn't tearing the fabric to fit in, it just fits and no more. Perfect.

Also, when considering a decent hard-case for an instrument, I'm personally more attracted to the lesser known brand-names. I don't want a case with Fender or Gibson advertised in name. Most thieves know those name-brands and equate it with something of value. I much prefer a case with the 'Gator' label written on the side. Indistinctive and low viz - hopefully it gives the impression there is a crocodile inside! Bad dad jokes aside, a little psychology applied in the form of purchasing a virtually unknown (- to those who potentially want to steal your guitar) brand can be an excellent deterrent.

This is a fine hardcase for around half the price of better-known competitors.
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TAJIKAS 17.12.2020
The case is good. Has a lock and spare keys. Fits my '61 SG perfectly. Seriously, for a case this cheap, the guitar doesn't move a bit! Maybe the handle feels a little cheap. But for this price??? Absolutely worth it! The only thing is that the inside is more pink than I expected from the photos. I wish it could be more red. But, I guess, some guitar cases in the old days had this pink color in the inside. Still, it looks cool. It really looks vintage, believe me.
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