Case seems too big for my axis

[T- Bone]

I bought an Axis a few months ago from the original owner. It's an '07 that was ordered through New York Music in NE Ohio. When I got the guitar I noticed that the guitar was moving around in the case. It seems that the case is too big for my guitar. If i put loose items in the little cutouts they are all over the place when I open the case. Luckily I never tossed in my allen wrench tool or it wouldve scratched up the guitar from not staying in the storage area of the case

I have another Axis and it fits in the case nice and tight. I can put loose items in the storage spaces and they stay in there during transportation and the guitar doesnt move around. Even my allen wrench tool

Both my cases are EBMM molded cases.

This is the only pic I can retrieve from my work computer. This is the case the guitar came in
Ernie Ball Musicman Axis (EVH) custom wound pickups

Any ideas??

 

[DrKev]

MM cases are deliberately slightly oversized. (Anyone remember when they changed? 2007?) When a guitar is in a snug case and the case gets a knock or bang, more of the impact is transmitted directly to the guitar. Let me demonstrate the logic for you. DrKev makes learning fun!

I want you to use your left hand to protect your nose.

First, place your left hand about half an inch from your nose. Try to keep it at that distance, ok? Now, with your right hand, punch your left hand. Gently at first, then building up force until you fear for your nose's safety. That gap is useful! It won't protect against everything, but it does help.

Now, repeat the experiment but this time put your left hand firmly in contact with your nose. Punch your nose again.

So, would you like a little gap in your case, or would you like it snug?

BTW, evolution gave our brains a little space to move around inside our skulls. Same reason.


Re: Loose objects, wrap them in your polishing cloth, or use a ziplock bag.

 

[ozzyrules]

MM cases are deliberately slightly oversized. (Anyone remember when they changed? 2007?) When a guitar is in a snug case and the case gets a knock or bang, more of the impact is transmitted directly to the guitar. Let me demonstrate the logic for you. DrKev makes learning fun!

I want you to use your left hand to protect your nose.

First, place your left hand about half an inch from your nose. Try to keep it at that distance, ok? Now, with your right hand, punch your left hand. Gently at first, then building up force until you fear for your nose's safety. That gap is useful! It won't protect against everything, but it does help.

Now, repeat the experiment but this time put your left hand firmly in contact with your nose. Punch your nose again.

So, would you like a little gap in your case, or would you like it snug?

BTW, evolution gave our brains a little space to move around inside our skulls. Same reason.


Re: Loose objects, wrap them in your polishing cloth, or use a ziplock bag.

Ouch, I think I just broke my nose.......

 

[threeminutesboy]

the new cases have a label on top of the handle, they are slightly bigger indeed and I think we start seeing them around 2009

 

[fbecir]

If your Balls are too tightly bound in your underpants, it can be bad for your fertility ...
In this case, don't try DrKev little game ... it can be painful !

 

[ily]

the new cases have a label on top of the handle, they are slightly bigger indeed and I think we start seeing them around 2009

The new case are slightly smaller for sure
i've a Cardboard(Box) at home for a new case and i could give it to a friends who sell a luke 2 first model with old case
the box is too small . on his Thickness

 

[T- Bone]

the new cases have a label on top of the handle, they are slightly bigger indeed and I think we start seeing them around 2009

Yes, it is slightly wider than my older case. My old case doesnt have that label by the handle

 

[ily]

Yes, it is slightly wider than my older case. My old case doesnt have that label by the handle

that's make me thinking that there are 3 models

 

[megaroel]

the case is bigger bro and its missing a cushioning in the inside of the case towards the top where the neck lies. i had trouble with it back in November/decemberish 2011 i bought a new super sport and man was it moving around in there..customer service sent me a new case with the cushion placed were the neck lies. and the i just shipped the old case back...