Best Classical Guitar Case (2024 Update)

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

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

I purchased this case for a custom built solid wood guitar. Humidity where I live is usually about 25%. I also purchased the hygrometer that fits inside the case. The first week I owned the case I would put the hygometer in the case, wait a couple of hours, then check it. Then I would put the hygrometer on the end table in the music room. I would wait a couple of hours and then repeat the process. Outside the case, 25%. Inside the case, 43%. I have now had the case for about three weeks. I checked it inside the case about an hour ago. 47%. If your solid wood guitars live in a dry climate, call this site right now and order one of these. It could save your guitar's life. The only down side is the case is only available right now for Classical/Flamenco guitars and Dreadnought guitars. My 12 string fit nicely in the Dreadnought case (Larrivee L-03R-12E) and I will be buying one of these cases soon for that guitar as well.MarkW

I'm a professional classical guitar maker and my case distributor recently went out of business after many decades. So I'm searching for a decent classical guitar case and having a hard time finding one at a reasonable price range. This Protege case DOES fit a standard CLASSICAL guitar. That's the best thing about this case. It's an average quality case, nothing more and nothing less. For in home use it's fine. For light gigging locally it's fine. I WOUND NOT check this case on an airplane! It's simply too lightly built.Bob

The case feels sturdy, as does the handle. I am not worried about damaging my guitar while it is in this case. However, the fit is extremely snug on my 1979 Guild Dreadnought – I have to really push to get it inside the case all of the way. Also, the lock does not function (as in, it will not lock). The latches do not line up exactly, but the case will still close with a little force.It also came with a small (~6"x~2"x~4") foam block with velcro on one side, covered in the same material used inside of the case. This block has multiple stains and marks on it and I am unsure as to the use.I cannot speak for this case's humidity control as I have no means of thoroughly testing it.Good:SturdyBuilt-in HumidifierValue (bought during "Stupid Deal of the Day" for ~$50)Bad:Latches don't line up 100% properlyExtremely snug, almost uncomfortably soStrange blockNon-functioning lockTom-AUTG9

Outstandingly well made case. Very sturdy. You will not have to worry about your guitar when it's in this case. Lined with fur material; heavy duty latches, and chrome "feet" tips that keep the case off the floor when you sit it down. Made with plywood, so it is heavy and very durable. It was a little expensive, but I know my guitar is well protected. I already had a Takamine case for my other guitar, and this ChromaCast case is made as well, or even better than the Takamine.Doris

I am surprised by the quality of this case. It is heavy duty, sturdy. I don’t think I’ve ever spent so little and received the best quality like this. My Fender FA-100 fits perfectly. It has a compartment for gear, extra strings, picks, small bottle of cleaner, and whatever.Jim

Looks good but cheaply made and flimsy. Top of case will not stay opened unless you use some force to slightly stretch the strap but you have to be careful not to over stress it or it may detach on one end. Plus the latches on the top section of the case didn't seem seem a bit misaligned the first time and afterwards when closing the case. Spend the extra money and get a better made case.GBPKRMAN

The seller did not communicate order processing and shipping information and going to their website to find out, I found only the word "processing", somewhat frustrating, but the case did arrive 13 days after the order was submitted. As for the case, it is, in my opinion, well built with good hardware and a nice interior. The fit and finish seems very nice and the color is quite rich looking.4ladue

I picked this up for my ESP LTD B206 and it’s perfect. It’s super snug so your instrument doesn’t move around. I love the neck support with Velcro enclosure to secure the instrument. I also appreciate the end pin padding. I keeps the end pin from poking through the bag. Well built and durable. On top of all that AMS matched a lower price I found online and I’m using the payment option. Fast shipping…I received it in 2 days so I was ready for Sunday worship service. Thanks again AMS!!!MO Oliver

I love this case. I always bring two guitars in case of broken strings, and different songs call for different sounds. Having both in one bag makes load in and out a breeze. my only con would be the straps need to be wider. two guitars no matter how light are heavy and wider straps would be better.Leon

Sturdy, lightweight, looks cool, and easy to transport! Doesn't have an enormous amount of storage but the big pocket is roomy enough for cables, tablet, etc. It's smaller than the the other dual bags I looked at and you'd be forgiven if you thought it was a bag for a single acoustic guitar at first glance. Inside it's nothing fancy but it holds the guitars in well and the material is the type that won't leave fuzz on your instrument. Well worth the money if you need to take 2 guitars along with you to gigs or practice. It's the perfect balance of good protection without being overly bulky or expensive. Check them out!AJB

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

Well worth the money,,my guitar fits perfectly, Well made,and light weight,,, I,will be purchasing one of these cases for every one of my guitars!!highly recommend,,,ccjaws10

I'm a big fan of these "semi rigid" type cases. Light, like a gig bag, but way more protection. This one seems to be well built and I haven't found any flaws. The zipper works very smoothly on both the case and the storage compartment. The shoulder straps, while not the most padded, are perfectly functional. I've got a couple of 335 style guitars and they both fit like a glove. Be aware though that an Epiphone Dot, with the long headstock, will not fit.menme2093_jrihvwst

Love this case! The classical size fit my Takamine… mini parlor size guitar! I looked everywhere for a less expensive option. So glad I found this one!Badbass

Case was very poor quality compared to Gibson case that was only a few dollars more from Sweetwater. Case arived with a broken latch…fixed with pliers, but NOT pretty. Lid and case do NOT allign well. hard to open/close. Feels cheap and flimsy. Probably worth the sale price, but not worth full GuitarCenter price.Rpageler

I bought this case along with my new Yamaha FS800 acoustic folk size guitar. Fits my new guitar like a glove. The interior is plush and soft. It has a compartment insider for picks, capos, tuner, extra pack of strings, whatever. I really like that it has 4 latches on the outside to secure the lid. They seem to be very good quality. I will but another one of these with my new new acoustic guitar purchase.Dee Man

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

Great gig bag for electrics, but I feel the acoustic one has too much give in the front/back of the bag…I’m worried that with a little bit of pressure, it could be easy to damage the face of the guitar. But it is perfect for commuting to gigs on the tube, and it can hold my iPad, iPad holder, cables, and all sorts of accessories in the large pocket! The ‘boot’ on the bottom is excellent too!Reviewed by guitarguitar custome

This is my second Vertigo the other being an electric. Gig bag is big but slightly smaller then the plastic Martin 640 case. The pockets are useful. There's a D ring at the top and I use that to hang it on the wall of my closet. The only downside to this top load bag you have to be very careful in and out not to scratch the guitar on the zipper it is avoidable but you need to go slow using your hands to hold the zipper away. It's not crush proof so you just hope somebody doesn't throw something on top of it when it gets stowed.Joe

Very sturdy but very easy to handle as well as. My chunky Gibson Songbird deluxe looks compact when it is contained in this bag. Well thought-out gig bag with a lot of protection and function but not lousy. I can't believe I didn't get this bag many years ago. Thanks to MF for the fast shipment too.Best Music Friend

This is a good quality product for a great price. There are surely better built cases but at a cost of 3 times the price not that much better. This case fits my Epiphone Acoustic/Electric AJ220SCE well and I would buy one again and have ordered one for My Martin D45 copy.1115drh1949

Case arrived on time and packed adequately. Product matched online description. My FG300 fit in the case though snug at lower body width. It's a little bit heavier than the original but I don't mind as it offers good protection for my guitar that I treasure. I am a satisfied customer even though the price was a bit high.The Phantom

I value my instruments more than the styrofoam-filled nylon gig bag the guitar came out of the box with, so I got the hard case. It fit my guitar perfectly and I got it at the best price around. It has a key and it worked flawlessly. It is sturdy and ought to last as long as the guitar does. Thanks a lot.Harley D.

It’s all about choices.Two for one. Fitz either my Es-335 and or es-330 with my les Paul along with cords stand Strap for a little more weight as the solid case for one guitar. Bulky but has lots of control. This is due to the case design wanting to naturally stand straight up.Nice for public bustle. Noticed on YouTube that there was a problem with the strings poking through the case. Problem solved very well redesigned. If it’s time for you to Evolve your transportation I highly recommend this.Jes

I own mono cases, and this is the only time I have been disappointed. The acoustic side of the case is amazing as expected, but the electric side is non functional. The electric side was so tight that I was genuinely concerned that my les Paul headstock would break from how tight the case was. The headstock of my guitar could be seen bulging from the case and was offered virtually no protection in case of a drop. You can easily tell that the electric sleeve was nothing more than an afterthought to the acoustic side. I always feel safe with my electric in any single mono case, but will never trust them in this dual case.Kev

I was excited when I saw that MONO was selling this. My needs are unique in that I walk, take a subway or bus to my music classes or jam sessions. So being able to carry an acoustic / electric would be a miracle. MF has a special so I bought. There are two storage compartments, one large and one small like most MONO cases and are a standard carryover. The acoustic compartment is nice and fit my acoustics nicely as I tried them. The electric was a huge disappointment. It is such a tight space that you have to use force to get your electric in. To make it even worse the electric side's zipper doesn't go all the way to the bottom so that last part is shoved in vs "placed" in. This is so tight that it fails tilt back headstocks like Gibsons, Epiphones and Hamers. You are buying an expensive case to protect a fragile instrument and this doesn't work for a class of guitars. I would describe this as an acoustic MONO case with an cheap MONO "guitar sleeve" fixed to the back. The electric size is nowhere near as protected as the acoustic side. The size walls are cushioned but unconstructed and not rigid. The material does not seem as sturdy as my MONO double bass case that I bought several years ago as well.MrPrytania