Premium Crossrock 335 Style Guitar Case - Durable Fiberglass Hard Shell with Comfortable Backpack Straps, Black (CRF1000SABK) | Perfect for Travel, Gigging & Professional Musicians

Unfortunately, this case does not fit the Ibanez AS-53, 335 style electric guitar. There is a taper (sloping contour) in case where the guitar neck joins to the body that does not match the taper of the guitar itself. This causes the guitar neck to tilt upward in the case when it is supposed to lay flat. I stood a ruler along side the guitar so show the height differences. In one of the pictures I illuminated the area with a flashlight in an attempt to get a better shot at the area where the neck joins to the guitar while the guitar was in the case. The difference in color is due to my light, not the case. You can see that the neck of the guitar is not lying flat in the case at that point. Otherwise, the case is nicely built and seems sturdy.I did notice that the accessory compartment door fit was a little off, since it did not fall into it's recessed frame. It will fit if you gently pressed on it. I found this to be a little annoying but not enough to return it if that was the only issue. The lack of a proper fit for my specific guitar is the only reason I am giving a less then perfect rating and returning the case. Otherwise, I would keep it.This review is specifically for the fiberglass version, which I haven't seen any other reviews for yet. I bought this not knowing what to expect and I got it when it was on sale for $125 with 2 day shipping which was a steal. This case fits my harmony h78 perfectly, and I think crossrock should be promoting their fiberglass line separately from their wooden case line. They are the only brand I know out there making a sub-$300 fiberglass case for ES-style guitars. It does everything I need it to. The market for a wearable fiberglass lightweight ES case is large, and I recommend anyone with the same problems as me also look into the fiberglass version of this case. Rating: 9/10ProsIt is so lightweight in a way a wooden version could never beBackpack straps make transportation to and from gigs sooo much easierIncredibly sturdy, this thing has already taken a fall and both the case and guitar were perfectThe neck sits above the back of the case, so a hard fall wont put any pressure on the neckConsBlack color can get a little scuffed and leaves a white undercoat or somethingThe case is extremely high quality. The one oversight is that there’s nowhere to store the back straps of the case inside the case for flying (as TSA doesn’t allow the straps to remain on when checked). So you need a separate place to store the straps, which is annoying given the high price/quality of the case.I originally bought my white panther new, came with the OHSC. The OHSC was the wrong size for the guitar. Thank goodness I was able to get this case, and it fits perfectly with the bigsby and all. Value for money is through the roof!!!! It’s not a Calton, but it’s fit and finish are incredible. I will be buying more for each one of my guitars!Just got an all natural casino what a nice look the two of them together actually everyone was looking past the guitar what a nice case it is.This is perfect fit for my es 335 build. Even though the head stock ended up wider than standard it still fits good and holds the guitar right and secure. Even with a bigsby.Great case. Sturdy latches and good hardware. I wouldn't trust the lock to keep anyone out, but at least it's there. Nothing was loose or broken. Looks like it could take a few hits and still protect your guitar. Padding seems good enough, and is a snug fit for my Gretsch G2622T. No bouncing around here. If you have a Bigsby, be sure to point the handle towards the tailpiece. Lots of room for accessories in the neck rest. Came with two straps to convert it to a backpack, but I don't think I'll be using those much or at all.