The Epiphone Case is the very best in quality case available for your Les Paul. From the soft plush interior, (which provides a "snug fit" for your Les Paul preventing it from sliding around inside), to the strong construction of the case body, your guitar is protected. The case is covered in a durable leather like covering with the Epiphone name in gold on the top. It's hinged hardware and latches are very well made, with one having a keyed lock to help keep your instrument safe. The outer top of the case is slightly domed to provide even more strength, dispursing the energy from an inpact out toward the sides, away from the guitar inside. A soft padded handle set at just the right balance point makes it comfortable to carry. I have cases made by others, but none compare to this case. Some of those others have put such little thought into their cases, that they actually have an aluminum edge around the top and bottom of the opening. One careless moment with these, and your guitar is going to have an imprint that will be there as long as the guitar.