Musician’S Gear Deluxe Electric Guitar Case For Sale (2024 Update)

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

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

Well made for the money. The picture doesn't really show the quality, but it's there. My Gibson SG standard fits a little loose, but not enough to move around with the lid closed. Latches seem to be solid and not to cheaply made like other competitors product. It gets five stars. Musiciansfriend get five stars also because they made the entire sales process very simple and direct. Thanks for the great job!!!!Tommyb

Sound: N/A Features: The separate interior compartment was one of the reasons for the purchase but nothing fit. Gibson Les Paul Standard doesn't fit. The neck isn't supported thus causing the body to rock back and forth. Kramer Assault 220+ does not fit. Same problem with the neck as the LP. PRS SE Fredrik Akesson doesn't fit because the body is too thick. Ease of Use: N/A Quality: The outer plastic case material felt thin and flimsy. It'll probably protect your guitar during daily carry but I don't think it'll survive an impact. The latches and hinges are terrible. The latch metal and plating is rough and sharp on the edges. All the latch pivot pins are bowed, I suspect from tension keeping the cover closed tight. The hinges are mounted slightly crooked with the middle hinge mounted on a curve so the edges stick out. All around poor selection of hardware and poor workmanship. The blown foam interior is smaller that the case leaving a 1/4 inch space all the way around. The plush interior hides this gap but it's significant. One of the desiccant packets was open inside (?!) and a few of the little pellets are now rolling around underneath … which means there's airspace underneath! I though it was solid foam? Guess not. Value: I'm not sure what fits in this case … properly … but for $109, its quality and workmanship is marginal and a far cry from the PRS hard case I tried for $177. I would put this in the $60 range but maybe I'm expecting too much. Manufacturer Support: N/A The Wow Factor: It looked good until I actually got it in my hands. Overall: Overall, not worth it. Very poor construction. Not sure what fits. Returning it.Paul

The case is road worthy, and does its job of protecting my guitar! As a touring musician (to any musician), that is what matters most. It is a simple good looking case and I am very pleased that I bought it!I've had it for a couple of months, and have traveled and performed through 3 states with it. I live in Florida and deal with weather that is very humid and big up and down temperature changes during the winter and spring months and the case still looks new and continues to keep my guitar safe!Gene M

I purchased this item to protect my Gibson Les Paul Custom Signature Series Guitar. As reviewed, the interior is extremely plush. The exterior looks quite dependable for all intent and purposes. Like others noted, the points of contention are the metal pieces attaching the handle preventing a 5 star rating. It is illogical to spend so much time on every detail "except" the parts supporting ALL the weight of the instrument. It appears that with a given amount of weight shift, the support brackets may snap off allowing the case to fall down in the direction of the headstock and potentially cause damage from impact. Since this case will very rarely see time outside of my home, I feel fairly certain the few times I need to transport my axe, I will be careful.1amun_re

Cheap shell covered with vinyl. Cheap handle. Cover is falling off where the case curves in. Stitching is a joke, not real. It should sell for about $40. At least it fits my guitar. Not even close in quality to a Road Runner for about the same price.nolens

i ordered this with intentions of getting the most for my money. I don't have big bucks to spend, but I wanted certain things and I got what I hoped for. I wanted enough length to accommodate the longer-than-typical headstock on my LP copy Bradley. The measurements were clearly lined out. The rest of the fit was perfect and plush. My only criticism is the metal bracket that secures the nice handle seems a little thin, but I expected there to be a little give-and-take somewhere, for this price. I'm pretty handy and will figure out a way to reinforce it. If not for this I'd give it 5 stars! FYI, Standard Shipping meant US Post Office, at least in my case. I'm glad I have a good-natured mail carrier.filmbuffed

This Musicians Choice product is inexpensive – and no worse than the significantly-more-costly, official, Gibson-branded SG case. That's not saying much, though. The neck rest is about 1/3 of an inch too high. That means that, since the body portion of the case lid has a pad that presses down on your SG's body, closing the case puts serious pressure on the headstock of your guitar. Essentially, unmodified, this case is perfectly designed to break your SG at the headstock, if it's subjected to any, even fairly minor, banging around – such as by airport baggage handlers. If you have modest shop skills – and somewhat more advanced upholstery chops – you can carefully remove the velveteen cloth from the neck rest block, remove the block and sand its bottom down about 1/3 inch, then reinstall (re-glue) the block to the bottom of the case, and then trim and re-glue the velveteen to cover it. Voila! Your SG case now actually PROTECTS your guitar, instead of endangering it. Again, it bears repeating that the Gibson-branded case has EXACTLY the same design defect. The Musicians Choice version is just a slavish copy. If you want actual protection without having to modify the case, buy an ABS-molded, third-party, high-end case and leave both this one and its Gibson equivalent on the shelf.thomst

Excellent case for the price! I keep all my guitars in cases on a guitar rack in my studio. I needed a case for my SG without spending $100 or more on a case. I no longer do any gigs, so this case fit the bill for my needs. As in other reviews, my SG fit like a glove. Are there higher quality, more expensive cases out there? Yes. But for home protection against dust, or accidental fall mishaps, or short trips to a jam session, it's perfect! If your needs are somewhat similar to mine, I'd say, Don't hesitate! I don't think you'll have any regrets! Hope this helps. Cheers!penlan-6941-us

The case described is a 3" thick flat top case for a solid body, and the case GC sent (3 times…!) was a 5" thick case with a top bubble for an archtop. Even the tag on the case says it's for an archtop… It's a great budget case that fits a Telecaster loosely, and it will protect the guitar in my trunk exponentially better than any gig bag and will serve its purpose, so it's a keeper. The case sent is really the other more expensive Musician's Gear Archtop Deluxe Case at the solid body case price, and there's not a lot of other options in this price range.Smitty

This is a good functional case. My Les Paul guitar fits snugly inside it and is well protected. The only problem I might have had with it is at the vinyl is a little fragile. While driving I had 412 Marshall cabinet on its side when I made a turn it fell over onto the case. The case did not suffer any structural damage but the vinyl shows marks where the cabinet layed over on it. if it were a tolex covered case you would not have seen any marks or damage. but being that my Les Paul is in an expensive model I couldn't see buying a big expensive case for it. This case is perfect for that guitar and for the moneySean

Got this on sale for less than forty dineros and I'd say it's definitely worth more than that. Is this the same quality as a Gibson or Epiphone hard case? Probably not. It does, however offer MUCH more protection than a gig bag, some of which cost more than this hard case. I have a mid 90's Epiphone Les Paul gold sparkle that I absolutely love. I trust this case 100% to get me back and forth to rehearsals and gigs. I wouldn't use it as a flight case, but there are flight specific cases out there so there's no need to skimp if you fly a lot with your guitars. The lining is plush and the neck is supported perfectly. The little compartment under the neck has plenty of room for strings, some small tools and a strap. There are 3 latches on the front and one on the back. Again, this is not quite on par with the OEM cases, but it is definitely worth the price, especially when it's on sale.Fairlane Dave

I bought 3 of these, 2 Les Paul style and one for my dreadnought. All 3 are good quality, my guitars fit perfectly. A little heavy, but very sturdy, with lots of latches and good hinges. The only items I wish for are a 2nd neck support and a strap to secure the neck, like some of the high end Gibson cases, but these cases are as nice or nicer than most factory cases. As my instrument collection grows, I can see myself purchasing more of these.Jeff

Purchased this case for my Fender Precision Bass. Mostly, will be kept in my studio, and occasionally on a few short gigs. Case seems sturdy, and I like the compartment size suitable for a strap, cable, etc. Also features a locking latch which is very handy. Pricewise, its a very nice case for my needs, without going into more expensive flight cases for touring. Very satisfied and should last for quite a while. Would buy this product again. Cheers!penlan-6941-us

Decent case for the money. Dimensions are a little off from whats advertised. Lower bout width is around 13-1/4 instead of 13-1/2 so my BC Rich Eagle fits a little snug. Overall, no more than I use it, itll work. Sure beats paying $300 for the actual BC Rich case. Also, if your headpiece sets at a steeper angle, it will put pressure on the headpiece. Depth is more for a Fender style headpiece.xv1700at3

Nice hard case. Had to get one cause soft bag wasn't good enough for guitar. This 2017-2018 "Black Stratacastor" knockoff version is all I need to learn how to play like the Rock Gods I admire. My favorite guitarist of all time; 1. David Gilmore 2. Gary Rossingston 3. Tom Sholtz 4. Kieth Urban 5. Jimmy Page 6. Joe Walsh 7. Don Felder 8. Angus Young 9. Peter Frampton 10. Stevie Ray Vaughan 11. Vince Gill 12. Slash 13. Brian May 14. Tony Iommi 15. David Jenkins 16. James Booth 17. Heath LeggHeavyD

The molded ABS Exterior is very nice and suggests quality. But the substructure seems flimsy and is subject to some twisting and torque. The interior is very minimalist. It has a layer of black plush padding, but there is no compartment for picks, tuners or other accessories though there is plenty of room for one. The plush padding is very thin and seems cheap. The buckles and handle look and feel cheap. There is a velcro strap to secure the neck, but it looks cheap and not very well secured. It could use a 2nd velcro neck strap for better stability. I'd be concerned about a traveling with a heavy Strat or Telecaster in this case, or flying anywhere, as it may be too much for the case to handle after a while. Basically it's a low end case – but with an ABS Exterior. In my opinion it is not worth the regular price and is only worth considering at the sale price.Gary

I received this just a few days ago after purchasing a used one on clearance through MF. I bought it for a Sire P7 5-string, which it fits perfectly. It arrived in great shape, just about like new, with the exception of a couple of tiny nicks/scuffs you have to look pretty hard to find. The case is literally identical in every meaningful way to the Road Runner ABS bass case, which I have two of for other basses. The only difference is the interior of the Road Runner case is gray, while the MG is black. Materials feel exactly the same, cutouts are exactly the same, dimensions are identical, it has the retaining strap for the neck, and everything externally is completely identical, except that it doesn't say "Road Runner" on it. Having toured extensively with the Road Runner version, I have no doubt that this case will hold up just fine to light touring. I think I even flew with it once, but I wrapped a couple of straps around the outside, "gate checked" it and kept an eye on it. One of the ABS "extrusions/bumpers", for lack of a better descriptor, of the RR version cracked after some use use, but otherwise it has held up well. I expect the MG variety will do the same. For the price difference, it's a no-brainer. Get the MG. They're exactly the same in every way that matters. As long as you're not flying regularly with it, or allowing drunken roadies to toss it roughly into the back of a bus or trailer, it will hold up just fine.Bass Fella

Had my eye on one of these for a long time, so I finally pulled the trigger and glad I'm did. This case will suit my needs nicely. Fits 26.5" scale Jackson Dinky or Soloist almost perfectly. The headstock just barely grazes the plush lining, and it is not obstructed or pressed against the floor of the case. I couldn't ask for a much better fit. This case will be used for general transport to and from rehearsals, and I have no doubt that it will excel in that. However, I must agree with some other reviews here in regards to road-worthiness. I would not happily rely on this case to protect my axes from the rigors of a grueling world tour, but it's perfect for the hometown hero or simple transport. The outer ABS shell is flimsier than a real deal SKB, but seems sufficiently durable and decent for the price range. The interior is very soft, and cradles my instruments nicely. The security neck strap is a nice touch. Storage areas flanking the neck have plenty of room for a strap and other accessories, but no lids means keeping a trem bar there could be a little risky. I've found a pack of D'Addarios fits in the spaces nicely however, kind of making a makeshift lid, so there is that. The hardware on the outside of the case is sufficient, but not great. Things lock into place well enough, but when not locked they are pretty loose feeling. I'm confident they'll hold up, but I'm not blown away. The aluminum channels around the sides fit together well enough once locked, but I'm sure its not waterproof. There is an audible "click" when closing the case from the aluminum channels kind of snapping into place on the back. Not a big deal, but worth mentioning. I got this case for a very stupid deal.(MF's Reward program ROCKS) For the price I paid, I am thrilled with it. However, the story would likely be a bit different had I paid full price. Make no mistake, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it that I have found.. it's just… adequate. But overall, Happy with my purchaseSkinnedpuppy

This case is for an original Dobro resonator guitar that is signed by one of the Dopera brothers that I purchased back in 1973-74. I bought a guitar case that had some problems and ended up putting some divots in the sides of the guitar. It made me sick that it happened. I had the damage repaired by an amazing craftsman, and in order that it never happens again, I purchased this case. It is the perfect size for the instrument, and I don't have to worry about it getting dinged up anymore.jibajazz

Needed a case for a roundneck resonator (Regal RD-40), and didn't want to spend a lot. The classical size might have worked, but I went with this case. There is some room for movement, and the square neck shaped cavity allows the roundneck a slight bit of play, but not enough to be a problem. All in all, for the price, these cases are great. Definitely not a flight or touring case, but for car travel and protection at home in the guitar harem, I couldn't be happier. I have several cases of this brand, and I always get them quickly and well packed, and shipped free!Andy

A nice square neck resonator case; fits the Gold Tone PBS perfectly and the Gretsch Boxcar with a little extra space around the lower bout that can be filled with a polish cloth. Good quality medium duty case. Not too heavy but substantial; nice leather handle and good hardware. Lots of bang for the $$ for a specialized case, especially when on sale!Iceman

rugged case that fits my D'angelico Gramercy well. Should fit any other brand of Grand Auditorium well too. There's just a tiny bit of wiggle room, but it doesn't bother me too much. It's fine for going around to rehearsal and light gigs. If you're a touring pro or looking to ship a guitar in this case you'll want something beefier. The insides are very well padded as it is. As a stupid deal of the day, this was a great purchase. If you're looking at paying retail, this isn't a bad choice but they're may be something better for your needs out thereBobby B.

i first bought a skb case at 3 times the cost of this and the foam insert fell out of the top when i opened it. i then bought a gator case also about 3 times more in cost and it was so bent up the case was hard to close and would not seal. you could stick 2 credit cards into the latched case between the gaps. i even bought an epiphone branded plywood case and it arrived with what looked like a bullet hole in the bottom bout end. i then bought this for $49 on sale with very low expectations the case was put together poorly, had glue slopped all over the case inside and out, the fuzzy black lining is very thin and cheap and the foam is hard. now the good, it has 6 latches that all work, one is lockable but you can use nearly any suitcase key to unlock it,the two sides come together easily and the fit is tight as it should be, the hinges are well placed and work properly. the outside is hard plastic with a nice uniform finish and what i expected and wanted. the handle is well attached and solid. my epiphone les paul limited custom pro fits like a glove. this is not something i would check at the airlines but it should be fine in the car and protect against kids and dogs in the house if this case had cost $100 or more i would have sent it back, at $49 sale price it is better than i had hoped for and better than the gator or skb. the thing all of these cases have in common is poor workmanship,cheap materials and made in china! after i cleaned up all of the glue it looks quite nice. it is a shame that the companies that build all of these chinese cases rely on the customer to do their quality control work. .crazy gunsmith

I bought a couple of these when they were on sale and they're exaclty what I expected. They're not top of the line, and they certainly are NOT suitable for checked luggage on a flight, but for everyday use they're fine. My Seagull Mariner fits perfectly. My Rogue resonator fits a little loose but it's fine. I've also used one to transport a D'Angelico hollowbody and it fit fine with a towel tossed on top to keep it from bouncing around.Doug

It's difficult to give a really definitive review since a guitar case really proves its quality over time and I just got this one, but I'll say that it seems solid and is exactly what it's slyly advertised as–a much more affordable copy of Fender's strat case that is almost indistinguishable from the original. So far I'm definitely happy with it–my strat fits inside snugly and it feels like quality product.Michael T.

Holds my Stratocaster nice and secure plus has an interior compartment for my cables, picks, extra strings. Very well constructed, great value. If ypu don't NEED the Fender case get this one.depthoffieldphoto-4

This bag is a bargain! Has plenty of solid padding and really offers Cadillac protection at a budget price. Have tested it with both straight and tilted headstocks and it works great with both, and offers much better protection than normal gig bags. Also offers more storage space than most other gig bags regardless of price range. Showed it to others in my original band and they couldn't believe the quality for the price! I've used the single guitar gig bag before and knew it was high quality and so far not disappointed at all with this new one. If you're considering a double guitar gig bag you can't go wrong with this one!PRSman

This was priced right and will do the job. It's not the most heavy duty bag I have, but definitely not the worst. All in all I'd recommend it for a gigging player with work tools, but NOT collectable axes. There's no real neck support in this bag, but if you're careful, you should be OK.Keith L

I received one of these cases with me Fender American Elite Shawbucker Stratocaster. I've loved the case, no problems and has alot of protection. I decided to buy a "beater" Fender Player Strat that I didn't have to worry as much about as my other premium guitars. It unfortunately does not come with a case. I was a little worried it wouldn't fit the same, but it's perfect. This case can definitely take a beating and protect your precious guitar. I highly recommend this case if you need a case for a Stratocaster.Michael

This case fit my MIJ Jazzmaster like a dream! I was able to get a discount with Musician's Friend as the previous case I was going to buy was on backorder. This case has far better specs than the SKB case I was going to buy and its well worth the money. Supports the neck properly, and has a nice compartment. The only thing I wish this case had more of was I wish the compartment was big enough to fit extra pickguards. Its a minor gripe and still has plenty of room for tuners, strings, picks, and the trem arm. Bottom Line: If you have a Jazzmaster that you're going to travel with or you want to keep it safe, then this is a must buy!Tim

I received one of these cases with me Fender American Elite Shawbucker Stratocaster. I've loved the case, no problems and has alot of protection. I decided to buy a "beater" Fender Player Strat that I didn't have to worry as much about as my other premium guitars. It unfortunately does not come with a case. I was a little worried it wouldn't fit the same, but it's perfect. This case can definitely take a beating and protect your precious guitar. I highly recommend this case if you need a case for a Stratocaster.Michael

This case fit my MIJ Jazzmaster like a dream! I was able to get a discount with Musician's Friend as the previous case I was going to buy was on backorder. This case has far better specs than the SKB case I was going to buy and its well worth the money. Supports the neck properly, and has a nice compartment. The only thing I wish this case had more of was I wish the compartment was big enough to fit extra pickguards. Its a minor gripe and still has plenty of room for tuners, strings, picks, and the trem arm. Bottom Line: If you have a Jazzmaster that you're going to travel with or you want to keep it safe, then this is a must buy!Tim

Great case, great price. Protect your guitar, Les Pauls have a nasty habit of falling and breaking their necks. Just look on eBay, many used Pauls have a neck repair. Keep your baby safe and sound in a good case.jodaug

I bought the Gator GWE Hardshell case for a Squier Affinity Stratocaster project. The case holds the guitar firmly in place with no movement. I was a bit surprised at the good quality of the case at the price point. It wouldn't hold up to excessive abuse, but for storage purposes it works fine.Kenneth

Bought this case along with a Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster thinking it wouldn’t be as nice as the similar Fender case that is around $80 more but I did think it would at least be a solid, protective case. It is not. Exchanged emails with AMS to authorize an exchange for the SKB case and was made aware exchanges are not allowed on Easy payment options. Makes sense, I just wasn’t aware and I’m sure I’m not the first caught off guard. Opted to return for a refund and was told card on file would be charged around twelve bucks. To return a junky case that has carpet on the interior lifting up, and that also has “tolex” pulling apart on the outside. Lame. Just get the skb, or even better, order the deluxe molded fender case from someone who stocks it and hopefully stands behind the products they sell. Maybe just a byproduct of the Amazon era where decades old retailers are essentially operating like a punk distro…..Ty