I own an Epiphone ES-335 Dot and decided to get this case for it because it looks great and is of the matching Epiphone brand. I have been pretty satisfied with it so far and haven't found any glaring issues. It fits the guitar well and leaves a little bit of wiggle room. The matte black finish looks great but is easily scuffed up, a problem that I imagine plastic cases don't have. I have used this case on multiple flights (not as a carry-on but as checked luggage) and though it has received some marks from handling in the airport, it has held up just fine structurally, and the guitar has been left undamaged every time. There exist cheaper cases on the market that can probably get the job done just as well, but I chose this one over those based on the external looks alone.