Best Travel Guitar Case (Jan 2023 Update)

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

Overall: See title. I own two gig bags from World Tour. One is an older model and the other is this one. Both are great. They offer a good bit of protection and they aren't too expensive. The materials feel very durable. Other gig bags cost double this and aren't as good. I highly recommend World Tour gig bags to anyone. As a heads up, my short scale bass is able to fit in this deluxe electric guitar bag. I am so happy. The next time I need a gig bag, I will get another one from World Tour.Marshall

Overall: This bag obviously is not the high dollar type of case. However, the material is much better than i had imagined. Relatively thick canvas and solid material. I am especially impressed with the zippers which are very good and give you confidence when opening and closing the bag. It will keep your guitar from sun, rain and water, and relatively light conditions. But this is NOT a protective bag. It is a carry all. It has one pocket to hold your extra stuff that's a pretty good size with two zippers. I would definitely buy another one especially at this price. The bag came with my order of a guitar and fit it perfectly (a Gretsch G5220) Basically, it will just about fit any solid body guitar from a Les Paul to a Strat. Solid purchase in my opinion.Michael

I purchased this gig bag for a Squier Bullet Telecaster, and the guitar fit perfectly. I love the thickness of the padding and features such as the extra nylon pad on the headstock, so the strings don't rip apart the inside of the gig bag, as it happens with so many other ones. The pockets are nice and roomy, definitely more than enough for me. All handles and straps are high quality and feel sturdy, never makes you feel like they're gonna rip out on you. Zippers feel good, they're big and bulky, definitely high quality! You're getting quite a lot of value for the price this gig bag sells for! I've read terrible reviews and seen pictures of big brand gig bags (some of which retail for 2-3 times the price of this one, so I went with this one and can't recommend it enough!Oscar

Overall: See title. I own two gig bags from World Tour. One is an older model and the other is this one. Both are great. They offer a good bit of protection and they aren't too expensive. The materials feel very durable. Other gig bags cost double this and aren't as good. I highly recommend World Tour gig bags to anyone. As a heads up, my short scale bass is able to fit in this deluxe electric guitar bag. I am so happy. The next time I need a gig bag, I will get another one from World Tour.Marshall

Overall: This bag obviously is not the high dollar type of case. However, the material is much better than i had imagined. Relatively thick canvas and solid material. I am especially impressed with the zippers which are very good and give you confidence when opening and closing the bag. It will keep your guitar from sun, rain and water, and relatively light conditions. But this is NOT a protective bag. It is a carry all. It has one pocket to hold your extra stuff that's a pretty good size with two zippers. I would definitely buy another one especially at this price. The bag came with my order of a guitar and fit it perfectly (a Gretsch G5220) Basically, it will just about fit any solid body guitar from a Les Paul to a Strat. Solid purchase in my opinion.Michael

I purchased this gig bag for a Squier Bullet Telecaster, and the guitar fit perfectly. I love the thickness of the padding and features such as the extra nylon pad on the headstock, so the strings don't rip apart the inside of the gig bag, as it happens with so many other ones. The pockets are nice and roomy, definitely more than enough for me. All handles and straps are high quality and feel sturdy, never makes you feel like they're gonna rip out on you. Zippers feel good, they're big and bulky, definitely high quality! You're getting quite a lot of value for the price this gig bag sells for! I've read terrible reviews and seen pictures of big brand gig bags (some of which retail for 2-3 times the price of this one, so I went with this one and can't recommend it enough!Oscar

Overall: See title. I own two gig bags from World Tour. One is an older model and the other is this one. Both are great. They offer a good bit of protection and they aren't too expensive. The materials feel very durable. Other gig bags cost double this and aren't as good. I highly recommend World Tour gig bags to anyone. As a heads up, my short scale bass is able to fit in this deluxe electric guitar bag. I am so happy. The next time I need a gig bag, I will get another one from World Tour.Marshall

Overall: This bag obviously is not the high dollar type of case. However, the material is much better than i had imagined. Relatively thick canvas and solid material. I am especially impressed with the zippers which are very good and give you confidence when opening and closing the bag. It will keep your guitar from sun, rain and water, and relatively light conditions. But this is NOT a protective bag. It is a carry all. It has one pocket to hold your extra stuff that's a pretty good size with two zippers. I would definitely buy another one especially at this price. The bag came with my order of a guitar and fit it perfectly (a Gretsch G5220) Basically, it will just about fit any solid body guitar from a Les Paul to a Strat. Solid purchase in my opinion.Michael

I purchased this gig bag for a Squier Bullet Telecaster, and the guitar fit perfectly. I love the thickness of the padding and features such as the extra nylon pad on the headstock, so the strings don't rip apart the inside of the gig bag, as it happens with so many other ones. The pockets are nice and roomy, definitely more than enough for me. All handles and straps are high quality and feel sturdy, never makes you feel like they're gonna rip out on you. Zippers feel good, they're big and bulky, definitely high quality! You're getting quite a lot of value for the price this gig bag sells for! I've read terrible reviews and seen pictures of big brand gig bags (some of which retail for 2-3 times the price of this one, so I went with this one and can't recommend it enough!Oscar

Excellent quality and build on this bag. The outer skeleton (under the nylon) is stiff and supports itself (no collapsing). Interior is luxurious and very supportive. The bag is very sleek and really cool looking – the zipper pulls, and metal snaps are high quality. This bag is better suited for guitars with minimum head stock recline. By that I mean Fender guitars will fit better than Gibson.vampout

Bought to handle my Ibanez Mikro Bass going back and forth from school. This model is for an electric guitar so it is not meant for the task I bought it for. It has a little space and can move side to side (about an inch and a half). Nothing a towel won't fix. Very please with fit and finish. Will see how the gigblade wears over time.T Mac

Always intrigued by the gigblade shoulder carry since I always use on strap on the backpack style bags anyway. Great that it doesn't stick up so high above my head. But it's a very tight fit on a small bass (Fender P lyte). I think the picture with the macbook going in the pocket is misleading. I could barely get an ipad in and it was so tight I was nervous about it damaging the pots on the bass. Had to work to get it out. No way I'd put my macbook in there.nutdog

I bought this guitar case on its appeal. I then placed my guitar in the case and enjoyed it more. The next thing I did, was to buy another case. Following that I bought a matching gig bag. Now I have to learn how to play, and to learn where to put my fingers! In any event, I'm dressed and ready to travel. Your haberdasher, Chrishubbachri

This is an absolutely beautiful case for the money. Case is very well made, and the gold hardware looks and feels very nice. This case is quite large, as i had read but cradles my full size dreadnaught very nicely with very little movement. It would visually fit a slightly larger guitar than mine, and my guitar is quite large. Nice padding and center pocket. Protects well and looks great.gonzophysics

Like most, I looked at the cheaper alternatives when seeking to replace the flimsy gig bag for my new (2016) USA SG Standard. While there are cheaper options, they do not provide the neck support necessary for the SG – this case offers the correct support for the angle of the set neck in the form of a "ramp" where it meets the body. Many of the generic "one size fits all" cases do not. This case also cradles the instrument properly, and is not "too tight" and/or "too loose" along the curves of the body. Now, I'm no fan of overpriced Gibson-branded accessories, and would have opted for aftermarket if the fit was the same but sadly this is the only way I found to properly protect my SG. This is a quality TKL Canadian-made case with "Gibson Gear" silkscreened on it, and the cost, for me, justifies the peace of mind. Was well packed (double boxed) and shipped quickly – great job by MF.Bob

This is a sturdy case! Much nicer than what Gibson has used in the last several years. As I understand it this case is made in Costa Rica. Its much heavier and stout compared to the Canadian or Chinese cases. I bought it to fit my real 57' Single Cut Junior but it also fits my 59'Double Cut perfectly! Like a glove! I will buy another…….JTSOB

I bought this case for my 2016 50s Tribute LP. I know the gig bag could do a good job for protecting my guitar, but nothing beats a hard shell case. This case is pretty awesome for what it is. Looks like it was made from tough plywood, and the covering looks pretty tough as well. This case doesn't have a locking hinge. You have to buy a padlock for it. The interior has a plush gray lining that provides soft cushioning for your LP, and its safe on the finish as well. My LP fits snug inside the case, it does not shake around, which gives me peace of mind that it won't be shaking around when I'm carrying it about. Visual aesthetics are simple but elegant. The Gibson Gear logo blazing across the front looks cool, although I personally wish it could've been the Gibson USA logo. The leather tab for the accessory compartment has the Gibson logo embossed on it, nothing too special. It's a good case for a decent price. I wouldn't mind recommending it.AcousticMetroTech

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.

Great protection for your jumbo and well made, but bulky and bigger than your hardshell case. Still it has shoulder straps and does the job and offer great protection for your guitar. What I needed.Nashville Fred

I have had my D'angelico EXL1 for a year now and its not a small guitar what so ever. it came with a hard shell case but it was quite heavy and not very mobile. My guitar was too big for any other mono case available at the time. This case provides all the protection of a hardshell with the convenience of gig back. Absolutely recommend.Aaron

It's a great gig bag to have for you to carry a extra guitar just in case and have enough room for cables and a pedal or two and it's double padded on both side for both guitars.qslimtim

This is a gig worthy bag. It hold two electrics, Two of a Tele, Les, Strat. Even a 7 string Ibanez RG5127 and an 8 string Ibanez RG852.starofradiance

This is a solidly-built gigbag fr people who demand a lot of their equipment. If you just need something for home-to-rehearsal, save your money. I bought it for the vertical load-unload, as I remove my guitar many times a day, in crowded settings. I also need something very sturdy: even $200.00 bags only last a few years for me. The vertical idea works, but is only modestly easier than just doing the vertical thing with a regular gigbag. Drop-proof padding under the lower bout of the instrument is, however, outstanding. The longevity of both the shell and the lining remain to be seen. I was glad to find that there is more storage space than I'd expected. All in all it's well worth it, if you need the vertical load combined with excellent build quality.Scooter

TLDR: 10/10 would buy again, check dims of bag to make sure your powered guit-fiddle fits. Combat proven. Padded well. The review: This case is awesome. This is what happens when a high end airline proof hard case mates with a high end gig bag and has a baby. Lower end hard cases exit the chat when Momo Vertigo arrrive. The durability is crazy. That youtuber 60 cycle hum dropped a guitar inside from his pad's 2nd story roof and the thing made it ok. Check youtube for the action. The only case that would protect better is airline proof hard case. A regular hard case would offer protection but they don't have as much padding as this. If you had a fender in a fender hard case and dropped it from 2 stories, you'd have splinters of wood in guitar colors (and maybe some hardware that might work?). The airline ready hard cases would probably cover it. A nice touch is it has the chest strap like really good hiker day packs have. The upgrade would be if it had that body fitting harness that hiker day packs have, but the packpack straps really help regardless (and kudos to when this was standard feature for gig bags). This doesn't have extra pockets like other gigbags, Gator gig bag but the protection exceeds this like star bucks coffee beats out gas mini mart coffee. I have a gator and that is a good gig bag but it doesn't offer as much protection as the vertigo. Near the top, other gig bags would have a top pocket, but the momo instead has extra padding. They could add extra pockets, but it would increase the size. I like the size for the protection level it gives. For me it doesn't matter (I bring in a backpack). This does run expensive and I've read on the forums that some guitars might not fit (like 7 or eight string speed axes with non standard meaning tele or strat, with long scale neck ) or baritone electrics in this case, so measure and check against the internal dimensions . . . Momo does have bass version so those guitars might fit in the bass ones. There is hardly any negatives, well there's a post here where someone says its too heavy and thick, but this does get close to being heavy as a good hard case, so . . . well that's the point so it can protect your axe. I tend to think posts like that are kinda leaning to user error, like those infamous yelp posts where they give 1 star to a top rated sushi joint and then they say they didn't like the food, food was bad, under cooked etc . . . and they preface their post with they don't like seafood / allergic to seafood and ding the sushi place for lack of variety.HIro

I would call this more of a soft-shell case, rather than a traditional gig bag. I don't believe in the claims that this protects more than a hard-shell case, but it is much lighter, and noticeably better than most flimsy gig bags out there; and its waterproof as well! Of course, as with any product, it has its issues: one, the accessories compartment could be bigger, and I don't understand the slanted layout, it just seems to sacrifices space for aesthetics; two, this thing came with a lot of tags attached with plastic barbs, which are pierced through the case, so once you remove them there are holes in the outer layer, which kinda negates the whole waterproof aspect a little; also, one end of the barbs are inside the fabric, so you can't get to them; three, it is a bit expensive. Overall, it's not perfect, but it is much better than your typical $20-50 gig bag, and I do feel much more secure with my guitar in it than I did with previous gig bags. I would recommend only through a discounted price, as I did.hchoe741

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 nice, high quality bag but its not really made for a minion bass. Its made for a Minion Rhodes guitar. My Jackson JS1X minion bass fits but barely. Theres a lot of pressure on the headstock because of how tight it is – which reduces its protection.aaronheinly

Very well made gig bag. Holds the guitar cables and tuner etc in 2 decent sized zip pockets on the front. Very thick sturdy material. Jackson Soloist Pro fits like a glove. There is an extra layer of a thick rubber grip on the base of the bag which prevents water/beer soaking the bag and helps keep the bag stable.jonathan5774

It's a new bag with tags, though listed as "used." It's a very tight fit for the Jackson Kelly. You need to put the headstock in first and then work the back up over the body. It's well made and I'm glad it's got fabric corners holding it in and not just the zipper. It's a good substitute for a hard case when you compare the cost of any hard case for these weird-body guitars.frankb360

My Breedlove concertina fits perfect. The inside is plush and the clasps are solid. There is a beautiful gold metal Breedlove badge on the case and gold nubs for the ground on the bottomsShannon

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

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.