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Gator GK-88 (88-Key) Reviews

5 4.1/5.0 based on 8 customer reviews
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Rob Fulton
from Arvada Co
March 12, 2012 Music Background:
Pro Mover haha

Fits a Kurzweil 2600

The dimensions of the Kurzweil - 54.3 x 17.8 x 4.8 in. (137.9 x 45.1 x 12.2cm) and the 57.5" x 18" x 6" of this case as you can see will.
Mitch
from Alabama
November 25, 2011 Music Background:
Busy mostly amateur musician.

Excellent case

For an occasional gigging player who does not need the weight of a fully rigid case and has the ability to roll, this is a great case.
Chris French
from SF Bay Area, CA
February 8, 2012 Music Background:
Pro Musician

Good Value

Great case for the money. Sturdy yet light, with good features inside and out. Was a bit larger than the keyboard I got it for (a Kurzweil PC3x), but the inner lock-straps keep it from moving around inside the case.
Ky Katsumoto
from El Cerrito, CA USA
January 4, 2012 Music Background:
piano

I love my Gator GK-88

I am very please with my Gator GK-88 that I purchased from Sweetwater. The case is light and durable, has good balance and ample space to store my foot pedal and connectors. I was also very happy with the service that Sweetwater provided in facilitating my purchase. They were prompt in filling the order and their follow-up to make sure I received it on time and in good order was great. Thank you, guys!
Jeff
from Anaheim, CA
September 12, 2011 Music Background:
Pro Musician

A good middle ground

I was looking for something that splits the difference between a hard shell case (like the Gator or SKB ATA cases), and a bag with little to no padding, so I bought this. This case is relatively inexpensive, has decent padding, and the wheels are really useful.

It might seem weird, but I actually don't like that it has a pocket on the side. I've got a pretty big duffel bag that I keep all my cables, pedals, stomp boxes and extra junk in (as I imagine most keyboardists do), and since the outside pocket is way too small to fit any of that, I don't think it's useful. I'd rather Gator just left it off, because I don't think anybody will actually use it. But the padding is pretty sturdy, and it's kept my keyboard safe so far - which is my main concern.

This is a great case for in-town stuff. If you're touring, you'll obviously want something more heavy duty.
Josh Harting
from Boston
July 17, 2007 Music Background:
Original recordings to feed obsessive hobby

Acceptable for a Kurzweil K2500XS within reason

For the money, it can't be beat. I'd just not use it for regular gigs. For the occasional trip, it has been sturdy enough and therefore, fine.
"Uncle" Walt Rodriguez
from Hillsboro,OR
December 6, 2011 Music Background:
Pro musician

Very handy overall but could be modified for easier transport.

The case was pretty much what I had expected, however perhaps the addition of some modest "side" wheels and a shoulder strap would be handy for the heavier "88" models.
Relace "netting" on the side pouches with a solid fabric thast won't get caught on objects you may encounter when moving or loading etc.
[I tore mine and haven't even use it yet!]
Joel Mercado-See
from Houston, TX
July 1, 2006 Music Background:
singer/songwriter/pianist

Hmmm....

I bought this case along with my Kurzweil Sp88x about a year ago. I really loved the stairsliders. They really helped when I was taking my keys up or down at venues without ramps. I wouldn't recommend using them at home cuz they will scratch up wood or pull carpet! As durable and rugged as this case is made out to sound... it still wasn't enough for me. The fabric is alreay worn out. The stitching for the side handles have ripped. Also, I never use the accessory pocket. It's enough like a game of Tetris trying to load a van with equipment without having a large lump in the middle of a case! For the first 6months I had this case, I really loved it... It was light and made loading and unloading so much faster. My only gripe with this product is that it not made for musicians who gig more than every other week...

Gator GK-88 (88-Key)

Semi-rigid 88-key Keyboard Case with Wheels

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