Dean V Hardshell Guitar Case

Comments about Dean V Hardshell Guitar Case:

The case for the Dean V's fits the instrument like a glove. There is a lot of padding in the bottom of the case as well as the top and it has a big storage area. The case is very sturdy and manufactured very well and it has 2 locks on the clasps.

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This is a a very well made case. (Of course, because of that it weighs a lot.) I use it for a Gibson Flying V, and it fits perfectly. The body is completely surrounded by foam, which doesn't seem the best design. It seems a V-shaped bulkhead would be better, so that you could keep a tuner or a cord or tools in the resulting V-shaped chamber that would leave. There are two bulkheads across the case, one just past the neck joint, and one near the nut, with a hinged panel between them for storage. That makes a pretty big space. There is a velcro-at-both-ends strap that goes across the neck at the bulkhead near the neck joint. The velcro doesn't hold very well, and being unattached at both ends, the strap could get lost. Seems a strap anchored at one end, and with a latch at the other would be better. But even so, any strap at all is better than virtually every other case I've ever seen. The chrome-plated latches (4 of them; the picture shows only 3 brass latches) seem like they should have a little more tension on them when they shut--they don't really snap over center as much as it seems they ought to; but they don't fall open, or anything like that. The catches at each end are locking clasps (rather than there being just one lock), and the locks seems very, very hard to tamper with. They lock and unlocks with a really firm "snap." This case has a really prominent Dean logo on the lid (doesn't show in the photos), apparently spray painted through a stencil. I do wish that weren't there, since I have a Gibson in the case, and I will probably do something about that. It appears the spraying over it with satin finish black spray paint will result in a covering of the log that will make it appear there was never anything there. Over all, I'm delight to have this case.

Comments about Dean V Hardshell Guitar Case:

Case is a black beauty, wonderful to behold. Guitar fits like a glove in black velvet interior. Big storage compartment for strap and guitar chords, effects box, etc. Plenty of latches. Trimmed with leather.

Comments about Dean V Hardshell Guitar Case:

As the previous review states: Fits like a glove! Nice price for an exact fit. I plan on purchasing more cases from dean to fit my other models..

Comments about Dean V Hardshell Guitar Case:

For Flying V guitar, this undoutably has the best fit
for the guitar, and is the highest quality case I've ever seen
lots of compartment space made well, the best money can
buy.

Comments about Dean V Hardshell Guitar Case:

Just got this case for my 74 Gibson Flying "V." They said it would fit it, it does. Snug too, like it was made just for it. Save your money and don't buy the SKB plastic case as I checked it out. This one will make you beloved "V" happy.

Comments about Dean V Hardshell Guitar Case:

the case is a little bit to heavy in weight you'll want a roady to care it lol

Comments about Dean V Hardshell Guitar Case:

I ordered this case online because you can't order a Gibson case separately for their Flying V.
It fits the Gibson V nicely however the case is heavy (21 pounds), weighs much more than the guitar (7 pounds) and is not balanced, especially when there is no guitar in it. The quality control was not good either. The stitching had missing stitches, there was a burn mark that looked like a cigarette burn on the vinyl that covers the corners and there was a cut mark in the tolex about 2 inches long where the assembler trimmed off the piping on the vinyl corners. Very poor quality control. It was satisfactory on the inside and seemed to protect the guitar very well. For the price I paid I expected better quality. Be sure to examine it thoroughly when you receive it to make sure there are no issues. 3 stars. If I could order a Gibson case instead I would.