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The Epiphone Explorer Hardshell Case is a rugged wood case covered in Tolex and features padded plush lining, a heavy-duty handle, and an accessory compartment. Super-tough hinges and drawbar latches.
Open Box Epiphone Explorer Hardshell Case Level 1
Open Box Epiphone Explorer Hardshell Case Level 1

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  • Rugged wood structure
  • Tough Tolex covering
  • Padded, plush lining
  • Heavy-duty handle
  • Heavy hinges and drawbar latches
  • Accessory compartment
  • Contoured design

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4.28

29 Reviews

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Doesn't fit.
Doesn't fit.
Great case!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Durable but...

Great case its durable, its looks great, the gold colored hinges and clamps match my epiphone's accessories. the case is solid and fits my explorer in nicely. the fur coated inside is soft and doesnt scratch or smudge the guitar an amazing buy, BUT when pared with the explorer an already heavy guitar, this case when carrying guitar is brutally heavy and takes a little while to get used to. but hey thats what you wanted when you bought your explorer right?

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

For the price it's ok!

I needed a case to keep my Explorer in and this fit the bill, and as long as you don't intend to depend on it 100% for transporting and protection it will do just fine especially for just a safe place to store it in at home or just an occasional gig!

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Best Uses
  1. Concerts2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Back-Up1
  4. Transporting my Hamer Scarab1
  5. Home Storage1
Cons
  1. Just a Little Flimsy1
  2. Not Functional1
  3. Poor Quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced8
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Good Quality12
  2. Functional7
  3. Easy To Use2
  4. Spacious storage1

Reviewed by 29 customers

  • PERFECT! But READ this carefully.

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byColin

    fromEast Brunswick, NJ

    When I first received it, I was pretty bummed. My Explorer did not fit. I read the reviews and saw many faced the same issue. However, putting it in point first and PUSHING it into the plush, I was able to make it fit. It was a real tight fit and a pain. Fast forward a week later, this case holds my explorer PERFECTLY. It's snug and easy to put in and take out now. I believe that it just needed a little bit of time to fit the very plushy sides to the guitar itself. I implore you to fit your explorer in the case, and then revisit your thoughts a week later. I'm confident you'll see that your explorer now fits perfectly and is extremely well protected. Had I wrote my review the first night I received it as I had planned, it would've been an extremely scathing review. The only wish I had was that it was a combo lock like my Gibson

  • Thick, good padding, does the job

    4

    submitteda year ago

    byMike

    fromTampa, FL

    I have an Epiphone case for a LTD phoenix and knew that these cases tend to be thick but well supported, and the explorer version is no different. Interestingly enough, as others have said, it is a tight/snug fit for Epiphone own explorers! I have the goth 58 explorer and you almost forcefully have to put it in. I also have a schecter e1, and that fits a bit easier into it. I feel they would both be secure, but just reverberating what others have said. I don't gig nor travel, they are just used for storage in the house (kids and dogs), but I imagine this case would do the job on that.

  • Works great

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byDuane

    fromCleveland OHIO

    Snug as a bug

  • Good quality case

    5

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    submitted3 years ago

    byDoc

    fromPhoenix

    To transport guitar

  • Does not really fit the Explorer

    2

    submitted4 years ago

    byEddy V

    fromCookeville, TN

    I did put my guitar in there but the design for the case doesn't benefit the guitar. The horn of the guitar is really pushing into the case to where the padding is almost ineffective. The case is built good and its a shame that the guitar doesn't really fit this case comfortably.

  • Doesn't fit.

    1

    submitted4 years ago

    byMichael K.

    fromPennsylvania

    Meant for an Epiphone Explorer but didn't fit either of mine, I own a Thunderhorse and Ghosthorse models (regular Explorer body and then a 24 fret with access heal). If you push the front horn in you can pull the case slightly to fit the back of the guitar in, but then the neck is about 2-3 inches away from the neck cutout. Well made case, just not made for the right guitar.

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  • submitteda month ago

    asked byTy

    fromNashua

    Will this fit an 84 explorer

    Will this fit an 84 explorer

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it will.

  • submitted2 months ago

    asked byJim

    fromroswell Ga

    What case will fit an Epiphone Firebird?

    What case will fit an Epiphone Firebird?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byJoey

    fromMilwaukee, Wi

    Will this fit an ESP LTP Explorer?

    Will this fit an ESP LTP Explorer?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it won't.

  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byjjaaam

    fromGaines, MI

    Will this case work for an Ibanez Destroyer?

    Will this case work for an Ibanez Destroyer?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it won't.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRobert

    fromYakima,WA. 98901

    Would my New West Creek Explorer " The Revenge" fit into this case? Read many reviews that claim a lot of "Explorers do not fit well in this case? If it does fit, I would like to order this case!!!! Thank-You ; Robert....

    Would my New West Creek Explorer " The Revenge" fit into this case? Read many reviews that claim a lot of "Explorers do not fit well in this case? If it does fit, I would like to order this case!!!! Thank-You ; Robert....

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I'm sorry but I'm not sure. New West Creek is not not Gibson nor Epiphone. Please see ------------ Coffin Case 300-VXR Universal Extreme Case Black Red.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byShredder

    fromReno

    Does this properly secure and support an Epiphone SG?

    Does this properly secure and support an Epiphone SG?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No. Please see ---------- Musician's Gear Deluxe SGS Solid-Guitar-Style Hardshell Case Black

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byDustbringer

    fromundisclosed

    Will this case fit a Jackson Kelly guitar?

    Will this case fit a Jackson Kelly guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Epiphone Explorer Hardshell Case will fit.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byAidan

    fromundisclosed

    how well would this fit a jackson warrior

    how well would this fit a jackson warrior

    Open Reply - Beau
    This case would not be compatible with a Jackson Warrior.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byDanilo

    fromSao Paulo, Brazil

    Is the Epiphone Explorer Gothic fits in this case?

    Is the Epiphone Explorer Gothic fits in this case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it will fit an Epiphone Explorer Gothic.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byPapacitorick

    fromRosamond,Ca

    Does this case fit the Epiphone Firebird, or is there a specific case for the Firebird?

    Does this case fit the Epiphone Firebird, or is there a specific case for the Firebird?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This will not fit.
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