Epiphone EDREAD Dreadnought Hardshell Case  

This case is well worth the money. If you plan on traveling with you guitar then you need this case. I have a Epiphone Sheration 2 & it fits like a glove. I also has lockable latches that come with their own key.

Epiphone makes some great products. This case is well made, inside it has a small compartment where you can keep you picks, tuners, extra strings, capo's whatever you need to play.

The case is a little on the expensive side but considering how much we spend on our guitar's I feel it's money well spent.

If you are looking for decent guitar case for less then $100 then this is the one for you. This case is not very heavy either & that is always a plus when you all hauling a lot of stuff around.

I've owned the Epiphone EDREAD Dreadnought Hardshell Case for going on five years now and I can tell you, it's one tough cookie.  I also own a Martin Hardshell 345 Case so it's fairly easy for me to draw a comparison.  From an appearance standpoint, picture admiring the most beautiful armored car you ever saw versus viewing a sleek black Mercedes.  But, now, let's look at how the two cases differ in terms of construction and functionality.

The Epiphone EDREAD is indeed an armored car.  If the ultimate protection for your guitar is what you're looking for, the EDREAD is the case to buy.  On the outside, the Tolex covering is durable and easy to clean.  The case has 5 laches versus the 3 found on the Martin 345.  The EDREAD locks with a key versus a small padlock on the 345.  Around the neck, Epiphone attaches its exterior to the inner plys with rivets.  With Martin, the process is done with small, black U-shaped brads which are basically invisible.  The EDREAD has a more comfortable padded handle versus the molded plastic one used on the 345.

On the inside, the EDREAD has a little more padding than the 345.  The EDREAD is 1/2 in. wider in the lower bout than the 345 and 1&1/2 in. longer in length.  Of course, this is because the Epiphone DR-100 guitar is slightly larger than say a Martin D-28, especially in the headstock area.  These cases are made to fit, but I can also get my Epiphone into the Martin case without a problem.

The EDREAD case is a workhorse period.  It's a little heavier than most of the cases out there, but then again, armored cars are not very light.  And bear in mind, this not an ugly case by any stretch. 

While I wouldn't strap the Epiphone EDREAD Case to my back while bull riding, it will function well in most any other environment.

For the protection it offers, the Epiphone EDREAD Case is a great buy.

The Epiphone EDREAD Case has served me very well over the last 5 years.  The exterior seams are all still intact, all the laches still work fine, the key still works, the interior plush lining has not separated from the plys anywhere that I can see, and I like the bigger inside storage compartment.  I'd recommend this product to anyone.  As they say, it's a great bang for the buck.

Very well designed, and sturdy.  The accessories compartment has ample room for everything you might want to care with you.

I wasn't sure about whether it would fit my guitar, as they don't give a good online chart to show which hardshell guitar cases fit which accoustic guitars.  I think they should provide this service.  I had to take a chance based on a comment from a review, that this one will work for my Epiphone DR-100 accoustic guitar.  It does fit.

My guitar fit snugly, like a glove.  Being a beginner, I have to guess that is the way it is supposed to fit.

The case is well made inside and out, with no flaws in workmanship.  The liner is a nice gray plush, that donsn't lint on my guitar.  The lid aligns and fit the case body perfectly.  I am pleased to see there are latches all around the case to keep the lid secure, and add support to the hinges.  I'm sure it prevents warping of the case, and damage when shipping.

I recommend this case for guitar.  It is a good quality case, and the price is very reasonable.  I can't see how the higher priced case could have any better cases, for the extra bucks.

I am very pleased with my choice of this case.  I bought an Epiphone for my first guitar, and was very pleased with quality for the price.  This Epiphone hardcase is another example of the quality of the brand.

I give this case a 10 across the board.      It's visually attractive...it's built like a tank....it's more than affordable.           There is no reason that I can see not to buy this case.      When I first took it out of it's box, it seemed huge to me...I thought that it would never fit my little masterbilt...but," it turns out it fits it perfectly..and it's really not any bigger then any of my other acoustic cases.      It does have that horrid ""new case"" smell"," but that's nuthin' that an hour or so in the sunshine won't remedy.      I'm more than happy with this case.

This is a super nice case.      I was pleasently surprised to find that the actual case differs slightly from the picture on the website.      Instead of the standard ""all black"" tolex", it features a very nice brown trim around the edges and a brown leather-like handle.      It's got a nice archtop, sturdy latches and very soft, plush interior that hugs the guitar pretty snug...I got this case for an Epiphone Masterbilt DR500P, and it fits it like a glove.      It's got a roomy storage compartment and it's very sturdy and substantial feeling when you carry it around. It's a bit heavy, but that's just all the better to store the guitar in for protection.

The quality seems top notch to me so far...mind you, I haven't taken my guitar on a world tour in this case or anything, but it seems to be well built.      The latches close snugly, but not too tight...the tolex covering is very nice looking...not the pebbly textured type tolex thats usuallyl on cases, but a smooth, leather-like material.           The brown trim and handle, and the charcoal grey, plush interior make this case very luxurious.      Very nice.

Value is great...when I saw this case, I couldn't believe what I had paid for it...it looks and feels like a case that would cost 2 or 3 times what Musicians Friend is selling it for.      It's a steal of a deal and if you need a case for your Epi dread, don't pass this one up...If I were to just happen by this case in a music store, I'd expect it to be an expensive, top of the line case...but luckily enough for us starving musicians...it's VERY affordable.