Which case for SE Fredrik Akesson in the UK?

[flimbo]

Hi
What would be a suitable case for my SE Fredrik Akesson?
I've tried the Gator GC-LPS for Les Pauls after Gator told me this would be ideal. It didn't fit.
I also tried the Kinsman ABS KGC8630 and again this didn't fit.
The guitar seems to be quite thick and the lids of these cases will not close without crushing the guitars bridge and knobs.

So I asked at a couple of online stores here in the UK.

Andertons told me...
We can get the actual PRS cases for these though they are pricey at around £150. Alternatively Hiscox make a case that fits this style exactly for about £99.

And GAK told me...
Although the brand Hiscox have a PRS case on their product listing it does not fit the SE single cutaway style.
The Hiscox case to fit is the Hiscox STD-EG. £97.00.
This has a fraction more room inside than a regular Les Paul plywood case such as the Gator GC-LPS.

According to Hiscox's website the only difference between these two cases is the STD-ESC has an upper bout measurement of 10" vs 11.25" for the STD-EG.
Who do I believe? Would these cases fit?
Then I found this thread regarding similar issues with Hiscox cases.
http://prsguitars.com/forum/showthread.php?1587-Alternative-cases-for-PRS-SE-Custom-Semi-Hollow

So I am giving up on the trial and error method now and am willing to go for a decent case just so long as it fits. I would also consider the PRS multifit if I knew it would be ok.
It's the thickness of the guitar and depth of the case that seems to be the issue.
Any recommendations for cases to fit a SE Fredrik Akesson available in the UK up to £150 ish would be gratefully received.
Thanks.

 

[CoreyT]

You are going to want this one for singlecut SEs that are thick.
http://prsguitars.com/forum/showthread.php?3108-SKB-3i-4214-PRS-Case-For-My-SE-Tremonti-Custom

I have two of them now, one for my 2012 SE Tremonti Custom, and one for my 2013 SE Zack Meyers.
The case is cut deep so the lower bout and neck will lay nice and flat.

Neither of those two guitars would fit the PRS Multifit/Vintage cases correctly, the lid would hit, and the neck would not lay flat.

 

[flimbo]

Thanks, I looked at the SKB case but at £220 plus shipping it's a bit out of my price range.
Am hoping the PRS multifit would be ok even if I have to use towels under the guitar. Just so long as the lid closes without crushing it.

 

[CoreyT]

Yes, if you put a towel under the lower bout section, that will raise it up a bit and make the neck lay flat, and give support to the lower bout.
If the Multifit/Vintage style cases were cut just 1/2" or so deeper, it would not be a problem.
The Multifit/Vintage style cases perfectly fit my other SEs and my 408, everything lays flat as it should.

 

[xjbebop]

That's what I did when I had an Akesson.... had an extra LP case and put a towel under the butt to level the guitar for a proper fit.

 

[andy474x]

I have a Road Runner Graphite style case that works great for my Akesson. One of the rectangular variety.