Gator GC-ELEC-XL Guitar ABS Case

I bought several guitar cases for storage and short transportation, not for everyday use in tours or from home to the rehearsal space. Specifically, I acquired this case for my ESP LTD SC-607B baritone guitar. To get straight to the point: the case does not fit properly. The guitar body does not sit flush with the interior surface. Additionally, the upper inner soft part of the case significantly protrudes and puts pressure on the guitar body from above. The neck sits unevenly in the neck channel, and most importantly, the headstock, including the tuners, hits the bottom of the case, creating an indentation and causing uneven pressure when the case is closed. I should mention that the guitar does not move around inside, which is a plus!

After removing the lower part and cutting away the foam where the headstock rests, it fit slightly better, but still not as well as in original cases from ESP. The neck settled more evenly in the groove, but the body still lies at a steep angle. The headstock still leaves an impression on the soft lower interior part. One could place a soft cloth under the neck to prevent the headstock from touching the surface of the case, as it should be, but this would raise the guitar body.

In conclusion, while the case is sturdy, like all Gator products, it seems it would better serve other models without such an angled headstock as found on ESP or LTD guitars.