Gator Deluxe ABS Molded Case - Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar
Gator Deluxe ABS Molded Case - Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Reviews
Protect your acoustic dreadnought guitar with the Gator GC-DREAD ABS case. From dust at home to the bumps and grinds of the road, you don't want to be taking chances with your precious guitar. Enter the GC-DREAD. Its outer shell is constructed from rugged ABS, and its chrome-plated latches are lockable. Inside, your instrument is pampered in EPS foam covered in cushy deep plush, and there's even a compartment for extra strings, a tuner, and other accessories. When you need the robust protection of a hardshell case for your acoustic dreadnought guitar, Gator's GC-DREAD ABS is a great choice!
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Solid,Well Made and Looks Good
I bought this case from Sweetwater 3 years ago.It was actually on sale and got a great deal.Its a great case.Fits my Guild D 25 perfectly.Like I said in the title its solid and well made and looks good.Its held up with really no signs of wear for over 3 years now.
Excellent
Excellent and secure case , 100 percent satisfied.
Very nice case
Bought the case for my wife for traveling and the case is sturdy and padded well. Fits her Washburn Dreadnought nicely.
33strumm
The Gator Deluxe ABS Molded case fits my Taylor 112 ce guitar very well. Ive been wanting a case like this and I'm glad I went with Sweetwater and bought it. I would recommend SweetWater to anyone. Thank you very much! A happy customer!
Not impressed
The two haves of the case don't line up, the latch near the handle doesn't want to latch, it takes a little work to get the latch to close. It does its job, but not worthy of the $ price tag.
Well worth the money.
I purchased this guitar case for my medium grade guitar. Wow, I am so impressed with quality and the durability during traveling. Highly recomended for purchace.
Just what I was looking for
Perfect fit for my Yamaha Red Label FG3. I needed a case that could really help with holding in the humidity during the winter. This case seals tight and fits my guitar perfectly, thank you Joey M at Sweetwater for making sure of the fit before shipping.
Good case, fits Eastman 222ce
Like the case, love the great customer service. Bought this case for my Eastman 222ce, which fits perfectly.
Works As Advertised
My guitar fits well in the case. Snug but not tight. The inner compartment is well padded and plush. The ABS outter will most likely take a beating. I feel like my guitar is well protected in the case.
I do have issues latching the case from time to time. I don't know why, but the case doesn't line up every once in a while. You've gotta line up the latch to get it to close.
All in all, it's a decent case w a few glitches. I've only had it a few weeks so we'll see what the longevity is like.
Gator Case
I bought this Gator case out of necessity. It was for a guitar that was nice enough to warrant a hard shell case. The construction of the case is well made. It gives great protection and fits like a glove. Granted there's better quality out there but those who are on a budget this case is great choice. As usual, shopping at Sweetwater is the best place to go for ALL of your musical needs. A shout out to Brian Lemert for his kindness and guidance. I'm a Sweetwater customer for life!
Great case
Nice quality inside and out. feels durable and built to last. I got a nice soft snug fit with my Breedlove concerto and it's a great price compared to similar cases
Great guitar case
This guitar case is built like a tank best choice if you want to protect your expensive guitar. And is a real good deal for package thanks Sweetwater
gator case
excellent case.
Highly recommend
Contacted Joel at sweetwater looking for a hard case for my Fender CD-60S all mahogany guitar. This case was one of the cases he suggested. It fits the guitar perfectly. Very sturdy and well made. Really plush and cushioning inside with a nice accessory compartment.
You can't go wrong with a Gator case.
Gator Dreadnought case
High quality case that fits the Yamaha fgc single cut perfectly. Highly recommend.
Some love,some hate
The case fits the guitar very snugly which is good. No wiggle but room to keep the strap attached. The clasps on the other hand are terrible. Even though they appear to line up, it is a little tricky to get the loop over the mating piece so it can be latched. It may work in, and to be honest I haven't really looked closely to determine exactly what is interfering with what, but for $ I shouldn't have to.
Well made - great value
The desciption says it all. This is a great case and perfect fit my guitar. Great value.
Molded Guitar Case
Seems to be quality made. I like it and trust it will last for a long, long time.
Perfect Fit For Guild OM-240CE
This case fits my Guild OM-240CE perfectly!
Guitar Case
I would buy more many more of these strong well made beautiful cases .
Thank You SweetWater …
great sturdy guitar case
This is the second one of these I have. It is a good sturdy case and not horribly expensive. A good instrument needs a good case, and here you go.
Gator Delux molded guitar case
Very nice solid case with plush interior. Great protection for acoustic Dreadnought guitar.
Great Case at a great price.
I have a large new Alvarez with a deep body. love it. Sweetwater suggested this dreadnaught case and it fits perfectly!
Gator hard shell case
I sent my acoustic guitar measurements in & this case was recommended to me by the helpful people at Sweetwater. It's super light & easy to transport but also sturdy & provides that hard shell case protection I need for lugging it around :)
I am very happy with this case.
Great Case
Perfect fit for my Martin D-X2E! Great product and service at Sweetwater. Case is very sturdy . Just what I was looking for
GATOR dread case
Too long for Martin 11e but a piece of foam at end of case works. My gripe is that it is kind of a clam shell fit which doesn't go together very well, also seems a bit pricey for a plastic case from China.
sturdy and affordable
This is a good sturdy guitar case.
Excellent overall
Bought as bundle. Everything I needed for new yamaha FG830. Case is excellent in every checkbox. Build Quality, look, fit. Delivery was fast and my rep Jake did great in helping me choose.
Tough Monster
Finally had to quite using my 30 year old case for my '73 Martin D-18. Case is built well and priced right.
Total Protection
Though I've only had this case for a short time, it has proven to be strong and tough. My guitar instructor was impressed with it as well. Props!
Great case
Bought this case after confirmation that it would fit my Taylor110E. Was looking for a new case for my Teton STS103CENT which is same size. Was pleased that this case fit my Teton like a glove. Great quality and fast shipping! Definitely recommend!
Great Product for keeping you gear safe
A big fan of buying strong cases for gear. This is a fantastic product and was shipped ASAP upon ordering
Great Dreadnought case!
Strong and sturdy case at a good price. Very glad I got it for my Martin x-series dreadnought. Fits like a glove. Ordered a similar case from Amazon, and they sent the wrong case/wrong size!! Really like this case, and my sales engineer Tom Phillips CALLED after my first purchase
to ask about it!!! Who does that? Great customer service experience, and a top-notch product line will make me a repeat customer.
Perfectly fits my Sire A4 Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar
Very nice case, fits my Sire A4 Grand Auditorium acoustic, initial impression coming from an "old school" guy
Fits like a glove
I bought this for my Godin 5th Avenue...and it fits great. Exterior is done very nice, seems very durable. I gave it a half star off because a little bit of the carpet inside is not holding as it should. But other than that, its just what I was looking for.
This Case Works
I use this case pretty much exclusively for flying with my guitar. On my last trip the baggage guys were rough enough with the case to put a serious dent into it and crack the plastic--it looks like they threw the case. Luckily my guitar inside was still in perfect condition, and the break in the plastic is small enough that the case is still good to go. This case did its job perfectly and protected my guitar!
Great
The guitar and case are great
Perfect
The case fits my Taylor 114ce like a glove.
Latches are finger cutting sharp!
Overall, it's a good case and fits my Takamine great. But, the latches are a little small and sharp enough to cut a finger! Recommend spending the extra $ to get the TSA latches.
Acoustic Dreadnought Case
This case fit perfectly and is much better than the cheap cardboard like case that came originally with the guitar. Connor Smith was super helpful by asking the dimensions and researching to make sure the fit would be good. If you need anything from Sweetwater, Connor Smith is your man to get you what you need!
A little TOO good
The case itself is great quality, I trust Gator cases for almost all of my guitars. My only complaint is that it was listed as a certified fit for my Takamine 6 string, and it's very tight. Right enough to the point that I'm concerned about neck compression and eventually damaging the guitar, over time.
Case for Takamine GN51
It's a good case and fits a GN51 just fine with very little shifting. Mine is a cut-away model, and I can see it would fit a non-cut-away model as well. I've looked it over and have used it and I am happy to report that the interior and the aluminum valance and the ABS shell and workmanship are a good value for the money. In the past year or so, I have also learned I like apple-flavored taffy. Banana not so much. If you believe it will fit your acoustic but had been unsure about buying the case, for my part I'd suggest you go ahead and get it. I am happy with mine.
Very well built and great for the price
I got this for a cutaway acoustic and I was worried about getting a case for a cutaway since I've heard some stories about guitars bouncing around in regular dreadnaught cases. My Sweetwater guy Robert recommended this one and not only was price great, but there's no guitar bouncing inside so it worked out for my cutaway. The fact I can lock it is also a great feature. Some people don't like others touching up their guitar. I'm one of them.
Excellent high quality case
Not just for dreadnaught acoustics - I bought this for an Electra lawsuit copy of a Howard Roberts guitar. Fit was perfect and this case just oozes quality. Really well made and provides top notch protection. Thanks to Dontae Harris for his excellent service in finding a suitable case for me. Sweetwater is the best!!
Larry
100% satisfied
I bought this for a Martin DX1K. It was matched with my guitar in Sweetwater's case finder. This case fits almost as it was made for this guitar. It is made out of ABS plastic, same as my whitewater canoes and kayaks. They are extremely durable.
Sturdy case
I liked this case so much I bought two. I wanted something to protect my guitars against this fluctuating humid coastal Virginia climate. Fits both my Taylor 210ce and 214ce great. The 210 is a little longer and the arched Taylor headstock presses against the cushion at the top of the case a little, but it's no problem and the cushion molded and settled in over time to fit just right.
Gator Guitar Case
Alvarez guitar I've owned since 1977 fits perfect in this case. The case is very light weight but is built tough. Excellent case. I'm glad that after a lot of research I chose the Gator case.
Fits the guitar -but
Have to say this is the first time I'm not really happy with a Sweetwater purchase. Yes, the Breedlove guitar fits in the case, but it's almost too much case for the guitar. This case is exceptionally heavy and a just a bit too large for the concerto Breedlove that is living inside it. Much as I don't feel the Breedlove gig bag would do anything to really protect the guitar, this case is overkill for a relatively inexpensive guitar. My advice- shop around before you buy. There must be a less expensive option out there for the well-loved guitar.
Great fit!
Fit my Yamaha guitar perfectly and kept it safe on the flight home!
Excellent case for my Martin SC13e
Great fit and value
Great quality - perfect fit
Nice case and great quality. My Takamine GN93CE fits perfectly! Worth the money. Thanks Sweetwater for recommending this case!
Great Case
Gator never fails to impress me with high quality gear at a low price, The ABS plastic looks much nicer than expected and the latches are very snappy. Great case.
Perfect solution - as always!
Got my Yamaha with a gig bag, but it is going on a moving truck and I needed a hard-sided case. I logged into Sweetwater and it took (literally) a minute or less to find a case that fit. It arrived quickly, fits like a glove and solved the problem. Just...perfect.
Great case
This is a great case. Solid, perfect fit for my Yamaha FG830 Dreadnaught, as was promised. Sturdy hinges and handle, unlike my other Gator case. Should hold up to gigging. Smaller than desirable storage compartment, a minor complaint. Good value for the build, materials and price.
Gator Deluxe ABS Molded Case
This case looks like it will hold up. My only and big disappointment was that it was made in China.
gator case
Tom Koch recommended this for my open box D'Angeloco arch top guitar, and it fits like a glove with no movement of the guitar. Good accessory storage compartments! I highly recommend.
Great Case at a great price
I purchased this case for my Ibenez 295L lefthanded Acoustic Guitar when I made the guitar purchase. I liked how Sweetwater had this listed as a perfect fit for my Guitar, only at Sweetwater, makes the purchase simple. Great case well made. thanks to my sale Rep. Jordan Clohessy and Sweetwater Staff for the always awesome service
A must have for your guitar
Get rid of the old chipboard style case. These are built so much better. The price difference is minimal for the extra protection you get. Guitar fitment is perfect.
Get rid of your chipboard case and protect your acoustic with this!
Great guitar case and great service too!
Recently purchased this Gator case for a new guitar. Fits perfectly. Really appreciate the good service that Craig provided - he was very helpful in choosing the right case. First time I purchased from Sweetwater - will definitely return.
Strong and durable
I bought this to protect my new Taylor Guitar I ordered from Sweetwater. Solid, rugged, durable on the outside. Soft and plush on the inside. Very high quality case and I've had many over the years... but this was my first gator. I chose this over a Taylor case because of the reviews I read about it.
Good value for the money
The original case for my Martin D-35 cracked and fell apart from years in the road and dry rot when lived in New Mexico. My sales engineer, Patrick, recommended this case and as usual, was right on point.
I didn't find paying an additional $... for a Martin case worth it and this fits the bill. My only observation is that the area where the headstock fits is a bit shorter than the Martin case, so I can't leave my tuner on there, which is not a big deal.
Great case, fits perfectly
My son really likes this case. Great protection and appears to be really great quality. And Dave at Sweetwater was great in helping me find a case to fit the guitar.
Good product, great value!
Very pleased with my case. Well made case at a great value price! Thank you!
Very well made case
I needed something better for my go everywhere/bouncing in the vehicle dreadnought and decided to pick this up as the price was fantastic. It was a perfect fit for a custom made dread, was lightweight, takes up slightly less space then the wood case I had been using, and seals well. After a week of bouncing around the back of my Jeep on dirt roads in 90+ degree weather and 80% humidity the guitar is still in tune and the case shows very little evidence of wear. Would definitely purchase again. I might not trust it to the TSA for air travel but for a better then normal case to protect your guitar on the road this will do the trick.
Excellent Case
Excellent fit with Martin Dreadnaught. Good build quality.
Nice case
For some reason I was slow to warm up to ABS cases.I am now conVince they are the way to go,I purchased one for my 1st Custom guitar I built,and just got one for my 2nd guitar that is under construction,very pleased!
Beautiful case .. but
Sweetwater has this great feature: Find a guitar cast that fits your guitar. Super. Put in your brand and your model and up come your choices. In my case, my guitar came up and I bought this case for a Martin 12-string D 12-20 (vintage 1968). Unfortunately it wasn't deep enough.
Sweetwater took it back without question. I provided my exact dimensions (overall length, neck, lower bout, waist, upper bout, body length and depth). The guitar gallery guys checked it all out. A new case is on the way.
I wish this case fit perfectly. It's strong and plush. Lots of storage room inside. Perhaps perfect for you.
Keep it up Gator!
Perfect fit for the Takamine GD30CE.
Overkill for storage, gigs, studio etc. Might be not enough padding inside for air travel but who's gonna stop from adding some extra by yourself.
Great quality after all!
Cheers to my sales manager Connor Smith - example of great customer service.
Gator Deluxe Molded Case
This case is very nice. I have a Martin DX1RAE for use in our worship band and it fits nice and snug in the case. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is I am not happy with the latches. Sometimes they get in a position where it is hard to close them, they must be resting in a certain spot before they will latch. Other than that, I go by the factory heading to Sweetwater all the time from Columbia City. It is nice to support local businesses.
Good Case
I rated this case a 4.5 simply due to the front lat h does not line up perfect. This is a solid case overall and will serve you well.
Great case
Fits my Taylor nicely. Very little sculpting on my behalf. Road worthy case. Storage not large enough to fit my DI pedal but for the $80 savings over the Taylor factory case, I"ll deal with it. For all I know my pedal wouldn"t fit in the factory case.
Great Case
I have been looking for a case for my Taylor 114ce... After lots of research, I came across a post from a guy that uses this case on his. He was right...this case is tailor made for 114CE. Very stoked!!!!
Very good case
Very nice made I bought it for a 67 Dixon hummingbird it fit perfectly
Fits my Tayloer 510CE like a glove!
Great case. I used the "case finder" tool as I didn't feel like measuring my guitar like it was getting a new suit. I was a little uncertain if it would fit properly, but my Taylor 510 CE fits perfect. Sturdy case, snug fit, and the lockable feature is a bonus.
Case
Perfect fit for my new Takamine thanks to Jason Kovach and the Sweetwater team. I really appreciate the professionalism offered to make sure a product is what you desire.....you guys go way beyond!!! Built like a tank and rugged enough for the techs to handle. Great Product!!1
Super pleased
I was looking for an ABS molded case for my new Ibanez Artwood acoustic guitar. This is a very snug fitting case. No play at all. I have confidence that my instrument is completely secure. The construction is solid and sturdy. When closed the case lines up great without any adjustments. Most cases need a little help before closing, not this one. The latches are simple but good. My only negative is the lock. I wish it was of a better quality. I seems like a dairy lock with a thin key. Other than that, I'm very pleased. Thx Max Rice and Sweetwater.
OUTSTANDING Case
The Gator case was very well worth the money, I would recommend a Gator case to anyone .
Decent Case for the Money
Bought this case for my Martin D1. I'm used to Martin cases, but didn't have the $$ this time around. So, this case isn't as nice as a Martin one, but it is well made and will protect my guitar well.
Great case
Bought this case for my new acoustic. Guitar fits great and case seems to be built very well.
Quality case for Martin GPCPA4
A high quality case for a low price! I am impressed with the quality of the ABS, hinges and clasps.
I was looking for a case that fit my Martin GPCPA4 (a "grand performer" style that is less common than a dreadnought style). Adam pulled my exact guitar and tried it in a different Gator case (that it didn't fit) and this one. That's customer service! There's a little bit of play, but an old concert t-shirt fills up the gap quite nicely.
Awesome Case
This case is even better than I was expecting. I originally purchased the Gator Pro Go gig bag but exchanged it for this because the Pro Go is a HUGE case and I couldn't get used to how big it was. This ABS is a great looking case that's much more compact than the Pro Go gig bag. It's built real well with a beautiful interior and sufficient storage for the basics (strings, string winder, picks, etc.) Exactly what I was looking for.
Great Case!!
I just received the Gator Deluxe ABS - acoustic dreadnought guitar case and was very impressed. The lid fits true and tight. The inside is plush with good storage. The ABS shell will take more abuse than I'll ever give it and the price was very reasonable. Matt McKible, as always, is awesome! Sweetwater is my go to place for musical equipment. Great buy!!
great case
this is one awesome case , very sturdy and nice looking. and fits my s-6 great . not to mention at a super good price.
Fantastic
This case was everything I was expecting it to be based on the pictures and reviews. Unlike the wooden case I have, this one is nice and light, but it still feels like it can take a beating. I also love the cut out on the inside of the lid that accommodates the bridge and strings. The reason for the half star reduction is that I would've liked for the storage compartment to have been bigger. It does the job: holds a pack a strings, tuning peg winder, but there's not much room to spare.
Gator Deluxe Case
great item to protect my guitar ,Thanks Adam Szmurlo
Gator case
I just got my Gator case for my Martin JImmy Buffett model today. It looks great and the outside is excellent. My gripe is the add says deep foam padding or something like that. I find the bottom of the case has little to no foam padding, in fact it's very hard. Even the top does not feel like foam padding. I'm kind of disappointed. I'm going to call Sweetwater and see if this is how they are suppose to be. Would I recommend it? Well for transporting to local gigs yes, but for airline travel I don't think so after seeing the way the airline loaders throw stuff around.
If only my bed was so cozy
This case was recommended for my Seagull classic. The construction is very sturdy with latches that fit tightly and can be locked. Inside the case is lined with soft fuzzy fabric and a roomy compartment under the neck for supplies like picks,tuner and extra strings.
This is not a custom case for just one guitar so expect some challenges. The sides of the guitar fits snuggly,almost tightly at the bottom sides. I might expect to see damage to the guitar if the case were to be bumped at those points. I am not going anywhere with my gear but someone that does could encounter an issue
Sturdy Case
Bought it for my new Epiphone DR500 MCE - quite sturdy and the guitar fits snugly in place. I anticipate that these will be lifetime companions. Not quite 5 starts only because the ABS thickness is a little on the light side, in my opinion.
Perfect Fit
Case fits my Seagull S6 perfectly. Storage compartment fits all my accessories. Excellent recommendation by Sweetwater!
Great Guitar Case
Great case - exactly as described. My Taylor 410 almost too long, but has a snug fit. Quick shipping! Great service from Sweetwater!
Couldn't be Happier!
This is the perfect case for my guitar! My guitar fits exactly as the sales engineer told me it would. The price is great and the shipping was faster than I expected.
Gator Deluxe ABS Molded Acoustic Case
This is a great case for the money! I am very pleased with it, and would recommend it to anybody. Thank you Sweetwater!
Guitar Case
This case is just what we were looking for. Excellent quality! Also it was shipped so quickly.
Great Case
Needed a new case to replace the original factory supplied gig bag. Decided on the Gator hard case. Glad I did. It fit the Big Baby Taylor very nicely. The fit is fine and seems to be very well constructed. Very quick shipping from Sweetwater and a super price. My sales engineer is Luke. He's always been there with a true willing to help.
Solid case
This is a great case. The fit is pretty tight with my Ibanez acoustic electric, but that's a good thing. It seems really well built and should last a long time.
Nice
Looks and feels great.
Great case
Fits the epiphone 500MCE master built well. Very light weight, yet good protection. I feel this case will protect my guitar from the usual loading unloading , transporting bumps and knocks from gigging and rehearsing .
Tough performer
An excellent companion to my Martin acoustic. Protection, well made, good looking case.
pds
nice case. works perfect and great price. its always great to work with the people at sweetwater!
great case
Really good high quality case!
Nice case
Pretty nice solid case. Purchased for my EPI Masterbilt DR-500MCE, which fits well. Appears to provide good protection, and should be a good investment.
nice case, BUT.....
Very nice case but be warned. My Epiphone Hummingbird Pro does NOT fit in this case. The neck is too long or the case is to short. Too bad cause its a nice case but I have to return it.
Gator Deluxe ABS Molded Case
Great case have really gotten use to it now. Great price and Sweetwater really come threw again on price and service , product you are the Best around! I will keep telling friends and family about your great Service and Products and of course the Candy !
Great Case
I needed a case for a new guitar, and wasn't too impressed with the one from the manufacturer. This one is very sturdy, well made. The seams/latches line up when you close it. Reasonably priced. My guitar fits in it, what more can I say. It'll protect the guitar from anything I can put it through.
great gator case for dreadnought guitars
this is a great case, it's really light for such a sturdy case, which makes all the difference, makes me feel like the guitar is safe!
Very nice case
I ordered this case as a replacement the the gig bag that came with my Taylor 210G. The fix is excellent! This is a great case for the money. I wish we could supply a case of this quality and value that was made in America.
Sweetwater service the best!
Perfect
Bought for new Martin DX1--fits in case like it was custom made for it.
Tough, solid case! Great price!
great case
This case is built very well and the latches are high quality. I have tried several acoustics in it and they all have a very snug fit, The case is very light and yet very durable. I will buy this case again when I'm ready for another one.
great case
Super light, tough. Got it all.
Gator CG-Dread hard case
This is a great product and would suggest to anyone who has a fine 6 string acoustic guitar to consider purchasing this case.
GREAT CASE AND RELY HELPS WITH THE LOW HUMIDITY IN COLORDO
THE CASE IS ALL THAT PATRICK SAID IT WOULD BE AND ARRIVED IN GREAT SHAPE--THANKS!!
Greate case for the price!
Although this case is not as snug of a fit for my Ibanez aw80nt as I would have like I am still giving it 5 stars for the quality. I just received mine yesterday and went over it thoroughly and was very surprised at the quality for the price compared to many that I have seen for $50 more. I made up for the extra room by leaving my strap on (soft leather) and placing it in the side of the case and was enough to take the wiggle out. Seems to be very capable for the the giger with out having to worry about the precious cargo inside.
Great case Great price
Gator makes an excellent product. Made to last.
The Gator GC-Dread
The Gator GC-Dread is a great guitar case for any dreadnot guitar. It fit my Epiphone DR 500 MCE purfictly. I couldn't have asked for a better fit. I recomend this case to every one.
Love the Protection
I love the protection this offers for my guitar. I take it with me more often because I can just 'throw' it in the car.
Although the accessory area is a good size, I still can't seem to fit my good strap in it with the other items I carry, but I'm working on it. Perhaps I need a smaller tuner...
Also, to me the handle seems to be in the wrong place. The balance is odd to me after my previous case, but because of the extra protection, I'm trying to adjust to it.
Excellent Case with a great Fit
Bought if for one of my Taylor 110E acoustic guitar and it fits like a charm! Quick shipping and good quality. I would recommend for an expensive acoustic guitar.
Worked with Mike Hammond and he suggested this.
Would recommend this cover and Sweetwater is always a great place to shop.
Thanks Mike.
Gator case
I bought this case for my Taylor grand auditorium guitar with a cutaway and it worked out just great. I don't have to worry about any damage to the guitar once it is safely tucked away inside. Welll worth the purchase.
Solid Case
Bought it and had the case in a few days. A few days later, I had a flight to Costa Rica. I tried to take it as carry on, but the overhead compartments were full so they had to check it, so I was pretty worried. No worries though! When I got it back in Costa Rica, everything was fine inside! The case was still in pristine condition. I took my guitar a lot of places in Costa Rica, the beach, the docks, a worksite, marketplace. Solid case!
Not bad, not bad...
Yes, this is a solid case, as the other reviewers noted. It holds my new Takamine as if it were custom made for it.
What can I possibly say that I don't like? Well, the handle placement is somewhat strange, throwing the balance of the case off. The body drops so far below the neck that you are forced to carry the body forward--don't try to carry it far the other way around! I'm not sure why they couldn't move the handle a little farther forward for better balance.
The other slight aggravation is in getting the clasps to align; the top has to be placed deliberately to get everything aligned and closed. This may improve as the case breaks in.
I would buy this case again--it was worth the money saved over purchasing a Takamine case.
Gator GC-Dread Does It All
After providing dimensions of my classic Ibanez acoustic dreadnought, my sales engineer called me and recommended the GC-Dread. I ordered it and received it two days later. My Dread fits perfectly and I'm sure the solid lockable case will protect my black beauty for many years to come. This case is rugged and beautifully crafted with ample storage space for extra strings, tuner, capo, strap, etc. I love it!
I rest my case.
This is one fine case. Light, but solid and my guitar fits perfectly.
Worked with Chris over the phone, told him what type of guitar I had and that I wanted a Gator case. He researched it for me and sent me this model.
Both the service and the case are great.
Thanks again to the folks at Sweetwater
Rock solid
Fits the '63 Gibson J-45 very snugly. Very solid. Good padding. Light and not bulky. Excellent case. And Sweetwater, as always, was a pleasure to deal with.
Gator GC-Dread inside and out.
Excellent Cas3
Bought if for one of my acoustic guitars and it fits like a glove! Quick shipping and good quality. I would recommend for an expensive acoustic guitar.
Great case, great price
I bought this case for my Takamine EG363SC Dread. Very nice indeed. Well made, external lock, nice comfortable handle, plenty of accessory space for your picks, capo, tuner, cord, and strap. Very rugged with nice strong hardware. Excellent price and value.
best guitar case you'll ever buy
This is a well made case, and should last alot of years. For the money this Gator is the best. The case fits my Hagstrom guitar snugly, This Gator case is Well made, lockable and truly plush.
If you have a beautiful guitar and want to keep it that way buy the Gator. YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINTED!!!
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