12 String Guitar Case For Sale (2024 Update)

I just recently purchased a Yamaha FS-TA (TransAcoustic) guitar which is a smaller concert body. I couldn't find any case that my guitar would fit into like a glove. Many headaches later and after tons of research, bingo! This is the perfect case. I have to admit there was another case by Road Runner which was for a classical guitar that was a good fit. However, its build was not very good. It had stitching that was coming apart. So do yourself and fork up the extra cash because it's worth it!Richie

This is the 4th Musician's Gear dreadnought case I have bought from Musician's Friend/Guitar Center and by far the best in terms of condition. The two supposedly new tweed ones (please see my review of the tweed version) featured glue stains, internal fabric gaps and latches that didn't line up. The previous black case had numerous lumps (probably plywood chips) under the Tolex type covering. The black case I am reviewing here was cosmetically flawless with perfectly aligned latches. The only issue (there always seems to be at least one with these cases) is the lock didn't work properly (it jammed in the lock position). Graphite lube, numerous gentle twists of the key, shots of compressed air and some light machine oil did the trick. Now the case is perfect! If they were all like this one (except for the lock of course) I would give these cases a five-star rating since mine have held up well to being hauled around. NOTE: as other reviewers have said, the black case does not have the arched cover as the tweed one does, so it may not be suitable for full-depth archtops. My case is 6.25" deep, 13.5" wide at the upper bout, 16.75" at the lower bout (snug). If you have a jumbo or similar sized guitar or a deep archtop, it probably will not fit this case.Studio B

I bought the black version of the Musicians Gear deluxe dreadnaught guitar case on sale at a great price for an old vintage Japanese made 12 string acoustic. The guitar is dreadnaught size and fits very well into the case as if it was made for it. My Yamaha FS335ii 6 string acoustic also fits into it perfectly. The case looks good and has soft black lining with some extra padding over the sound hole and bridge area. The 4 latches all line up and work just fine. The case also has protective metal bubble brads on the bottom end for standing it upright, on the bottom for sitting it on the floor and on the flat bottom for laying down to open it up. The brads are all smooth and should not scratch any surface. There are better cases available but you will have to pay a lot more them. This one is a good value choice to protect your guitar and look professional.dhughe1

I bought this case for my new 12 string. My 12 is not a dreadnought but the dimensions were the closest thing I could find I the MF website. It's a little tight on the lower bout, the case I received is about 1" smaller then advertised, but I guess that's on me- after all it is a dreadnought case! All that said, this is a gorgeous and sturdy case. I will be buying a black version for my next dreadnought! The value is there.Dan

I give this bag only 3 stars because unless Gator upgraded the bag or is making it in the U.S., I don't see the reason for the price increase. I bought one of these for a Sterling by Music Man bass as I was under the impression Gator bags were made in the U.S. when, come to find out, they're made in China (as are Fender gig bags). As the photos indicate, this bag will work for a Fender P Bass, but the Fender FB620 is a better bag for that and other Fender bass guitars while presently costing 10 less than the Gator while offering better protection and features. The Gator GB-4G seems to be more of a universal fit bag accommodating a wider range of sizes. The thing it seemed to have going for it the most was its zipper which seemed heavy duty. I say "seemed" because I returned the bass and so the bag as well.Vice

I bought a used guitar for back porch jamming. Needed a gig bag that didn't cost more than the guitar ,but would keep it safe and clean. Stopped at Sam ash because I was certain they had a variety of gig bags. Not my first visit or purchase.The Gator gig bag I chose is the economy for dreadnought guitars by Gator. Great price for my budget and well made. This bag is perfect for my needs. Easy carry and my guitar is covered.Just enough padding in all the right places for my guitar. Also accessory zipper compartment.Lindy

I'm giving this bag only 3 stars on account of the price increase; for it used to cost about 4-5 less than the Fender FE620 but now costs about 10 more than? Unless it has improved features or is being made in the U.S., I don't see the reason for the price increase as the FE620 gig bag provides better protection and features (for Strat size guitars anyway). I purchased one in May 2021 and only because as I was of the impression Gator bags were made in the U.S. when, come to find out, they're made in China (as are Fender gig bags). I should have sized things up beforehand since the Sterling by Music Man Cutlass I bought the bag for is essentially a slightly shorter, slightly sleeker version of a Strat (for which the FE620 was made). The best thing the Gator bag seemed to have going for it was the zipper which seemed rather heavy duty while mesh pockets on the front of a gig bag aren't particularly practical while being subject to tearing/ripping. As you can see by the photos, there's too much room in the bag for a Strat size guitar (though one might be able to insert the headstock into the bag's internal top pocket to prevent the guitar from sliding around too much in the bag). The Gator GB-4G ELEC Series Gig Bag is more of a universal fit bag better suited for guitars longer and/or wider than a Strat.Vice

It looks great, quality feel to it and very nice and plush inside. Initially I thought I'd bought the wrong one as it was a tight fit on my 5422T. But it's just a case (excuse the pun) of correct positioning and gentle persuasion. The fur soon begins to give a little and fits very nice and snugly. A very nice case to protect my price and joy.Gareth U.

After reading many reviews, I bought this case for a Gretsch G9210 Squareneck resonator. The guitar does fit, after I modified the neck support to accomodate the larger, square neck. But the case is very flexible and the top needs to be aligned into position every time is close the lid. Once the lid is closed and buckled, it is stronger, but I wouldn't trust it for anything other than light gigging and storage protection. For those interested in modifying the case for a squareneck, remove the screws holding the neck support and the storage compartment. Mine had brads in addition to the screws, and I had to use a hacksaw blade that I covered most of the teeth with duct tape to avoid damaging the interior cloth. Using a heat gun, peel back the cloth covering the neck support, which is a combination of wood and styrofoam, and trim it to the correct height and shape for your guitar. I cut the styrofoam a little lower and used a thin, dense closed cell foam under the neck for a little additional cushion. Reattach the cloth and reassemble the support. Once you have the correct height on the neck support, trim the front of the storage compartment to match and reassemble. I also have the Silver Creek classical case, which I use for a Fender brass bodied resonator, and it is made much better and stronger than this case. In my opinion it is a better value.aspenleaf

This case is the only one I could find thatd fit my Gretsch 5220, outside of the official $150/$200 case. It's not a perfect fit & the headstock just makes it but it's close enough to work. The guitar doesnt move at all inside & the exterior seems durable, though I hope not to ever test that. The tweed goes perfectly with my guitar & I think I prefer this case to the official one. The one issue I have is that the face of the case has a fairly long run in the tweed. It really doesnt matter much because the goal of a hard shell case isnt to have the prettiest one – it's to keep your guitar pretty & this case does that. I paid $80 with free delivery & I'd do it again. Great value!smackmyonion

I purchased this case for a new Gretsch G9531 Style 3 OO Grand Concert. Part of Gretsch's Roots Collection. This case is great. Padded inside and the right size for this guitar. The buckles and hinges seem to be good quality and the case is sturdy. The vinyl covering looks good and is fitted well. The guitar fits well but does have an extra inch on both sides of the waist. This is not a problem. It fits snug on the strings but not too bad as to bulge the top. The price was right and the case holds the guitar like it is supposed to. What more can you ask for.9425

The Gator GWE ¾ Economy Acoustic Guitar Case is a good fit for a RainSong 12-fret parlor (CH-PA). It took about an hour for the stuffing to compress where closing the case took no minimal extra effort (due to the depth of the RainSong). Here are the numbers in inches: Option: Total Length x Body Length x Lower Bout x Depth; Gator Interior: 38 x 19 x 13.74 x 4; Martin 12 fret 0: 37.75 x 19.125 x 13.5 x 4.0625; RainSong P12: 37.5 x 18.8 x 13.3 x 4.1; An interesting external dimension comparison (my measurements) GSmini Hard Bag: 39 x 16 x 6; Gator GWE ¾: 39.75 x 15.75 x 5.75; This case is not a top-of-the-line wood case and I don't think worthy of being used for checked luggage (maybe no wood case is). But it is as compact as it is going to get and a good option for that occasional gate checked carry-on. Since RainSong makes 12 and 14 fret Parlor guitars, their stock case is likely a couple of inches longer (and probably a more expensive AND HEAVIER case). It appears MF gets them bulk packaged, their shipping box was not that sturdy, and was very beaten up by UPS. There were dents in the case but not enough to bother returning (it is a testament to the case's construction that it was otherwise undamaged). Other retailers have it for quite a bit more and maybe that is with individual OEM packaging.Jon Fields

I bought this case for my Ibanez EW2012ASENT 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar. I like that it has a deep storage compartment, that fits my capo, pics, guitar strap, nicely! And the case comes with a key, to lock the metal clasp. Very Sturdy. I am confident that my guitar will be well protected!Victoria

Not much to say about a case, however I can echo what others had said regarding fitment as I was deciding whether or not I would buy it. It fits the guitar absolutely perfectly…no slop, no chaffing or hot spot areas. If you need a case for the 1000 series…this is a no brainer.Mike

I use this case to store my LTD M-330R. My first impression was that the fit was very snug. You'll have to force it in (just a tad) the first four or five times and from then on it'll stay a nice tight fit. The compartment is roomy, I was able to fit in a strap, an AUX cord, an instrument cable (10 ft), a 6 in patch cable, a set of strings, capo, string winder, whammy bar, and a couple other things and I still have plenty of room left. My only complaint (and it honestly doesn't even matter to me especially since my guitar is black) is that the inside is light blue. I expected black, but black contrasts well with any color so I don't mind. It's still a great lookin' case!Nathan

I purchased this case 5 years ago to house a new EJ200 and it has been my main case ever since. Any other guitars I have without cases have been transported safely and I have yet to find one that does not fit. I can even stuff old Kay 17" archtops in it snugly and they ride fine without the bridge being pushed. As far as it's original intentions, this is the perfect case for a J200 style guitar. They fit like a glove. Straps can be an issue, especially a thick one, as you have to lay it on the top or back to fit. Construction is better than most cases in this price area. The interior plush is good quality. Storage space holds everything I possibly could need with room to spare. Headstock area is large enough for a 12 string headstock, but I use it for additional storage as a few carefully wrapped pedals fit with ease. The 2 issues I have with the case are: #1: The tolex covering is a bit soft and easy to nick if being bumped around. It's not a case you would go on tour with and expect to survive. Perfect for home use and occasional gigs. #2: after a few years the lid no longer lines up with the lower bout and you have to force it in place to line up with the latches. It may be due the being leaned up in that position for so long or the material just naturally warped over time. Either way, those are the only 2 issues I have with this case keeping it from being 5 stars. Highly recommended for any jumbo body that needs a case.Old Archtop Guy

Just recently purchased the Epiphone EJ200SCE and went ahead and picked up this case for it at the same time. Guitar fits beautifully and very snug! Plush interior material protects the guitar from all angles while inside and humidity is very easy to control if that issue arises for you! Plenty of interior storage both inside the storage compartment and under the headstock as well for something soft like a strap or cloth that won’t damage the finish or anything of course. Exterior is wrapped really well with tight stitching! Clasps and hardware all function flawlessly and smoothly without issues and the bumpers on the exterior are a nice touch as well which keeps the case finish somewhat protected when the guitar is placed on its base or it’s side while in the case. Also, this case offers pretty good protection for your instrument because of how hard the exterior material is along with the tight fit and well supported interior! Overall a perfect pairing for your instrument!Billy

The Fender Jumbo Acoustic Case is pretty amazing considering it was $69! Lid and latch alignment are spot on. Interior is plush, clean and padded in the right spots. Outside there is slight tolex separation at side seam and slight glue exposure along bottom edge seam but, overall very clean tight workmanship. It fits my Yamaha jumbo very well. Plenty durable for my purposes – going from the house to the car.yawnotec

Purchased Fender's T-bucket Bass a few months ago, but the store didn't have the case. They had to order and the price with shipping was outrageous for me to buy. last week saw the cost of the case with free shipping and to me,from MusiciansFriend. Purchased and a deal that made sense. I have quite a few guitars and they all have cases, Hard Shell. This hard shell case is the perfect fit for my T-Bucket Bass. I can't see owning a guitar without a case.(I don"t even play out anymore), but they are protected. Thank You MusciansFriend.Bassbull

I think the price of guitar cases are totally inflated and to get one on sale is something one has to do to stretch the dollar. Okay, that being said, this case fits my China made Fender strat Squier to a tee. The eye catching tweed fits the Fender vibe. If you noticed my cons was durability i.e. the cases tweed look is attractive, but you wonder as road gigs pile up if the tweed doesnt start to tear and expose the raw components exterior of the case underneath? If they had lacquered the tweed exterior, the case itself would have a fighting chance to slip and slide into vans and carriage areas with little thought of rips and tears it would acquire in a short time. Again, I dont gig much these days, but if I was looking at a case long term that could withstand the road, this case would questionable unless you "handle with care" when you transport and load and unload your gear.James R

I didn't feel like spending over $200 and waiting until who knows when, for a Gibson Explorer case, so I picked one of these up. For the money, it's a good case. I carry my guitars with me to shows, so they are always in my vehicle, so this case does the job. I will say it feels a tad more sturdy than the Gator version of this case, and it's slightly smaller, which is a good thing given how large an Explorer case has to be. The only improvement I could wish for, is to make it tad smaller still. There's still several inches of room from the headstock to the edge of the case. Overall, for the money, I'm very happy with the case.Tony

I purchased this knowing that it wouldn't be a super durable road case but adequate for storage and playing out now and then. In those ways, it met my expectations. The case is made of very thin plywood, but not so flimsy that it can't function as a good light duty case. The hardware appears to be of decent quality and all of the latches lined up well. The lining was neatly applied and actually fairly soft and plush. It is a universal fit case, so I wasn't expecting it to be completely form fitting to my Telecaster. It will move around a bit in the case when you transport it. It could use better neck support, as well. But overall, not bad for the price. Where this product really came up short is with the application of the tweed covering. The tweed was applied over wood chips and small voids in the wood frame. No effort was made in sanding or prepping the wood prior to applying the cover material. This is only cosmetic, but looks really sloppy and substandard. Maybe I just got a rough one. I didn't expect perfection at this price, but I don't think this case ever should have left the factory like this.Pat

If you have a Wolfgang I would highly recommend this case. I studied all other options for it but because of its unique shape I would only recommend this one!djcjr73

Very well made case with top quality fittings. Delivered well packed in two boxes, I am very pleased with it also PMT price was the best and delivery ahead of promised date.William C.

This is the best of the best when it comes to top quality gig bags. There's a reason top guitarists like Ariel Posen and Matt Schofield use Reunion Blues. If you have a top end guitar it's worth paying the extra to make sure you look after it when on the go.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

It is sturdy, lightweight, very comfortable to carry around (I love the two straps), and easy to clean. I took it to my first show, and it protected my guitar really well. I am going to travel with it, and I am leaving my hard case at home.Reviewed by Andertons Music Co.

I Needed to replace my flight case for my Telecaster Deluxe and thought i would try this out. Hot Dog am I pleased I gamble on this. This thing is so durable and secure it is unreal. The movable padding in the base to stop your tail button from smashing is great. The back pack straps seem super sturdy and well built. I can safely say I will be buying another one of these cases for my other guitar, and for all other guitars I buy in the future. I cannot praise this case enough.Christopher C.

A Cahaya gig bag is a nice affordable way to tote and store your guitar around. It is well made and has a storage pocket for straps, strings, and picks. I recommend them.lmssrc

A brilliantly well made high quality guitar case that I specifically purchased for travelling. I often use the electric part of the case for carrying clothes whilst I travelling. Back straps are adequate, strong and comfortable to walk long distance between venues. All together I'm well pleasedTrevor B.

The zippers on these bags are junk. they need to use heavier top notch zippers. the zipper on the smaller compartment areas is too small for real usage. Not sure why they just dont use the larger zipper on EVERYTHING. The a 3 point velcro rings for the tick bag should be 4 point (it sags on the single point if the tick bag is packed). where they strap at the top with 2 points is good, but its a bit wonky on the single strap in the middle because what happens is if you are carrying the guitar by the handle the tick bag sags down at that point a little bit. The guitar bags are kinda spendy but if you've invested into it, then the company should go the extra mile.I just wonder how much these guys have really travelled gig after gig with these bags. They are better than most out there though but also a lot more money too. I just think they need to use better zippers and add better/stiffer sidewalls for the guitar cases. My rig is heavy and wonder how long the guitar bag shoulder straps will last too. They seem sturdy, and so far so good. I play a Les Paul and the case could have stiffer sides for a heavier guitar. If you play a Strat or Tele then you're probably OK. Also, the smaller compartments are pretty much usesless too. they try to compartmenalize everything and all they need to do is keep it simple becuase NOTHING fits into the tight little spaces inside the pockets, unless you carry a lot of pens? I like spaces large enough for a couple extra pre-amp tubes, and slides but most of the inside pocket spaces are way too small for anything except, sharpies, or cable tips? . Someone who designed it must have carried a lot of pens/sharpies around because nothing else fits into them. I'd rather see a single zipper or velco space where you can just stuff everything itno it. Overall its a decent bag and better than most gig bags but these arent inexpensive either. The larger compartment could open a bit wider too. Its pretty small compared to the picture.effective.edge

Hands down this has been the best gig bag i have ever purchased and likely the last until it has to be replaced. I had previous cheaper versions and they were just that, cheap. This MONO bag has been a huge upgrade and im so happy i made the decision to get it. The linning inside makes sure the finish is well protected and the neck strap and support block are such a great insurance knowing guitar is not going to swing around in the space. The storage is great holding all my cable (both 1/4 inch and Kemper pedal cable) In ears, picks,spare strings and even having both guitars loaded (An ESP telecaster and PRS 7 string) its not a bad weight evenly distributed when strapped on your back. Outer shell is extremely well made and looks like its going to stand up to the road well. Bottom has rubber treads to set it on the ground without worry. If your looking at it but are scared of the price dont be, after your first set you will be glad you got itDaniel

Our production company uses this to house a full 4 camera shoot with 2 channels of playback. Works as needed, very strong and durable. I trust it.Alex

bon étui, cependant un peu trop long pour ma guitare godin 5th avenue, mais je pourrai toujours loger un chiffon dans la partie supérieureJacques

I purchased this to house a 1U power conditioner, 3U Alesis 8 channel mixer, and my Ampeg bass amp. Works great except the handle is very weak and I have to handle the unit carefully to keep the weight from bending the handle when fully extended. I expect that it will not last long and unfortunately it was one of the attractive features for me.Dan