[whvick]

I saw a thread where the poster was upset that his new Martin case was ABS instead of Geib style.
My first cases for my flat tops were chipboard or maybe cardboard would be more correct. About 50 years ago I traded up to an Aria A-560 that came with either a light weight plywood or heavy chipboard with plush lining. It has served well except for a few scuffs in the vinyl covering. I am not hard on cases.
Later my wife bought me an ABS Martin case for my seagull 12 string and I really appreciated her effort and that the case was so sturdy. Later I traded off the seagull for a baby Taylor for my son, but kept the Martin ABS CASE.
When I got my Taylor 414 it came in an ABS thermos plastic case and it has done great. This year I got a 2004 Martin D-15 that came in A very heavy plywood case covered in vinyl that does show tears. I assume this is what some people call a Geib style case.
So are these Geib style cases more desirable than the thermoplastic impact resistant ones?
I like the light weight of the ABS style.
Are plywood cases better because of fashion or function?
School me. Thanks
whvick