Vintage case vs. Black tolex

CavernClub · Post by **CavernClub** » Fri Mar 23, 2001 6:20 am

Any opinions on which of these cases are better?

Silver tolex has that classic look, but I've heard some people complain about the inside.

Thanks!

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri Apr 20, 2001 3:00 pm

My preference is the black tolex, however, I have a 1960s silver tolex so the comparison might not be fair. The lining in the black tolex is more substantial and consequently seems to offer more protection for the instrument.

rob · Post by **rob** » Sun May 27, 2001 10:59 am

Anything different between today's cases vs. the 1970's?

gbogart · Post by **gbogart** » Mon May 28, 2001 10:25 am

I can't speak for 70's Rick cases... but I have a Silver case for my 360/12v64 (built Nov '97) which is gorgeous; luminescent blue plush, nicely padded and supporting all around.

I have cases for my Gibson 335 (1968; formed plywood w/ black tolex ext) and for our American Strat (1999), black tolex w/ red plush, and the Rick case is equally impressive, and much prettier!

Now we also have a 325v59 (built Feb '96) which also has the Silver case; same specs, but the plush is not "luminescent", just a plainer navy blue pile. Still fine, but not as pretty.

Anybody know why the difference?

Samething · Post by **Samething** » Wed May 30, 2001 10:06 am

I got the plain navy blue on my silver case too (made in '92?).