Community: Message List - Variax Hard Cases

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:15:39 GMT

I use the JTV-89 and I have a ton of cases. I tried a few but the Fender Pro Series Stratocaster and Telecaster Case fits best. It is snug and it is very sturdy.

You can also purchase them in black, but the will have the Fender logo on the front...

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:09:42 GMT

I had my 59 in a Gator case that I used originally for my Variax 300 -- it was a rectangular kind of universal hardshell abs plastic one I picked up at the music store where I got my 300 in 2005. When I got my 59, I found it fit fine in that case and used it for about two years. I had picked up an Epiphone Les Paul a few years before my 59, and bought an SKB LP case for it. Last fall I got my 2nd JTV -- a 69S, and am now using the Gator for it, and the SKB for the 59. They both work great.

Dave

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:59:09 GMT

I just found a gibson custom case for a les paul at a pawn shop.
It was a perfect fit!

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:08:02 GMT

FWIW, I use my Gibson's Les paul hard case for my 59 and it fits.

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:10:30 GMT

For What it's worth, US Tylervariax guitars come with G&G Legacy Guitar Cases.

http://blog.line6.com/2010/james-tyler-variax-is-on-the-case/

I had my retailer order one for my asian JTV-89, and the price was reasonable, a bit higher than an SKB, or Gator, but not too much higher. Too me, it was a good investment too have the "correct" case.

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:31:51 GMT

I checked out this post when looking for a hard case for my JTV-89, so when I found one, I thought I would update it. I tried out a lot of cases at stores and just didn't like the strength of many of them. I really liked the guarantee of SKB cases, basically it's lifetime of the case in the hands of the original owner. If you pop a wheel or a latch, they'll send you user replacable parts to fix yourself. They also have waterproof cases that no one stocks, of course, because even mail order they are about $250. http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/prodlist.php However, I worked with Sara at SKB, sending her photos and measurements of my 89, and with Danielle at Sweetwater, to try to make sure the guitar would fit. Danielle finally got an 89 and put it in the case and declared that it would fit. I ordered it and it fits like a glove, even though the case says it is made for a Fender Tele/Strat. That should also fit the JTV-69. http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/proddetail.php?f=&id=590&o=&offset=1&c=82&s=75 They also have one for the Les Paul. http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/proddetail.php?f=&id=610&o=&offset=1&c=82&s=75 Since I don't have a 59, obviously I haven't tried that one, but if you call Daniell at Sweetwater, I know she will give it a try if they have one in stock. (I called other on-line stores, and they wouldn't provide me that service. Guitar Center said that they would order a case and if it didn't fit I wouldn't have to keep it.) This case is built as tough, or almost as tough as a Pelican case, and has three handles, wheels and TSA locking latches. It could use more storage in the box, but has a decent sized accesory compartment. I would put some guitar decals on it so it doesn't look like a rifle case, and so I can tell mine in a stack of plastic cases. There are definitely cheaper cases out there, but not of this quality or that will protect your sensitive electronics as well.

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:56:59 GMT

good call. I agree. it's not too tight to put pressure on the guitar, but there's enough pressure to hold the guitar in place. the neck and body are supported perfectly bu the bottom of the case too, which is great.

I put my strap in the compartment in the case, so that's not an issue for me.

I noticed there's only 3 feet on the bottom, so you just have to be careful when you put the case down on its side that it doesn't fall over... but perhaps the lack of a 4th foot is so it doesn't get in the way when you're opening the case.

I'd recommend this type of case to anyone who has a JTV59, or a Les Paul... it's a lovely case.

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:55:11 GMT

Hi folks. I just got my Hiscox STD-EG case this week and thought I'd post a few photos for anyone considering this case for a JTV-59 in the future.

I think it fits well and am happy with it.

I have to wrap my strap around the top instead of lying it over the strings like I usually do, otherwise it doesn't close enough. If I leave the strap over the bridge/strings, the case sits open about 1cm (2/5"); you can shut it, but it feels like too much pushing.

As it is with the strap out of the way, the case doesn't close by itself, but it only sits a few millimetres open, which seems good (see photo).

The only complaint I have is that there's only one foot at the headstock end so it's a bit unstable when sitting up.

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:28:31 GMT

yep I sure am a happy chappie right now. Everything's going great for mum and baby now.

well the epiphone case is a good case. I have several of them, with everything from a £300 Epi LP standard, to an Epi Slash AFD signature in those cases. (the Slash sig came with the case). they're good cases, but here in the UK they have now jumped from £48 to around £65-70. So that got me looking at alternatives that were molded plastic (the Epi case is wooden with like smooth tolex over it, so if you knock it you can tear the tolex). the plastic cases like the Hiscox and Gator cases, to me, look better if they take a few knocks.

it looks like HIscox are a UK company, so may not sell in the USA. perhaps as JTVs are more common in stock these days, maybe you can call a guitar store with a JTV59 in stock and have them test a few cases they have in stock, and that will tell you what fits.. just a thought.

Rowbi

Re: Variax Hard Cases

support@line6.com — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:20:41 GMT

Hey Rowbi, fantastic, congratulations for your baby!!!!! I hope everything is O.K. and I wonder you are really really happy!!!! Congratulations again man!!!!

Also, thanks for your replies, I do not know the Hiscox cases and my problem is that I always buy in USA through internet, as I live in Colombia, and I have never seen that brand in MusiciansFriends or zzounds web pages. I was looking for a rectangular case, and the SKB one looks very strong and luxurious. The gator case that you mention looks fine, but I was looking for something better. And the fact that the gator case is too tight also worries me, as you said. I was wondering if someone has already tried that SKB case into him/her jtv 59, but as you said, if its dimensions are very similar to the gator case, then I had better consider it.

So, I come back to my starting point, I do not what to buy!!!! If you know where I can buy the Hiscox case through internet in USA, please let me know. Or if you think the Epiphone les paul case is great for that wonderful instrument, then let me know too. Thanks in advance.

Best Regards,

Daf