Gator GL-ELECTRIC Double-cutaway Electric Guitar Lightweight Case
Gator GL-ELECTRIC Double-cutaway Electric Guitar Lightweight Case Reviews
Gigging guitarists at Sweetwater know that the Gator GL-ELECTRIC lightweight double-cutaway electric guitar case is just the right blend of protection and convenience. From your car's back seat to your spot on stage, protecting your guitar is always the priority. The GL-ELECTRIC's semi-rigid frame is covered with a 600-Denier nylon outer shell that resists moisture and tearing, keeping your guitar clean and safe. Convenient exterior pockets are ready for your gig essentials and the plush interior lining leaves your guitar's finish scratch-free - you'll always be ready to play with Gator's GL-ELECTRIC lightweight double-cutaway electric guitar case.
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Perfect Fit For Reverend Baritone Descent
I needed a case for my Reverend Baritone Descent and the GLElec model was a perfect fit.
It's light and pretty sturdy and holds the guitar body & neck firmly in place with a plush top closing lid. No movement when closed. I wish the internal pockets/storage had covers.
I'm mainly using this for home and minor travel but would get something heavier duty if I were in a working band with frequent van/bus/air travel. 1/2 point off for price.
gator case
Great caes for the price I own 4 of them. Not hard shell but made very well light weight and durable will last a long time
Lightweight Case
It's a perfect alternative to the much heavier hard cases for electric guitars. Granted the hard cases may give better protection but in this case it doesn't get used all that much in traveling. It does the job when the guitar is not in use. I highly recommend if you want decent protection and good quality for the money. Shout out to Timothy Horne for his helpful insights in this purchase. As usual, another pleasurable experience at Sweetwater Music.
Best bang for the buck!
It fits an Ibanez RG8!!! The perfect cross between a hardshell and a gig bag!
Great For Home Storage
It's surprisingly lightweight, I don't store anything in the inside open pockets. Kinda wish they had covers over them. I wouldn't use this for anything other than home storage and maybe back and forth between practice. It's perfect for what I need, so it's up to you to assess yours. Overall good quality so definitely worth buying.
Great Value
I have two of these for Tele style guitars. The combination of semi rigid construction, plush interior, plus light weight offers great protection and convenience. For the price it's hard to beat.
Guitar fits well and seems to be protected from most medium impacts
Fits well. Better than gig bag that came with guitar.
Safety net
Excellent case ! Sturdy ,protects investment and will travel well!
I like mine
I bought this case in 2017 and use it for a Nashville Tele, not the lightest Tele Fender makes. The case exterior layout hasn't changed a lick. I don't know about a change in the interior dimensions, but if your guitar, snake, or baseball card collection fits in this case, buy it. It's a good product. It still looks and works great. Rugged, lightweight.
Perfect fit
I needed a new case for my Aria Pro II Wildcat III, and this case ended up being a perfect fit for it. I have several Gator cases/bags and they are always high quality, and most importantly for me, light. If you need a case for similar guitars you can't go wrong here, and if you need one for these models of Aria's they are perfectly sized.
Open Box
I have no problems buying an open box or blemished item when the savings make sense. This item may as well have been brand new. All tags still attached, zippers all work, no noticeable wear or damage to the item. The only indication that this was opened was a sticker on the bag that said "Demo".
Case comfortably fits a telecaster. What small gap you can observe isn't an issue once closed. The top padding of the case closes snug and there is no movement of the guitar once closed.
Save the finish
The case has good padding and is fairly stiff so it holds is shape which makes getting at the guitar easy.
I bought it for my PRS Custom 24-08 because the gig bag that it came with was cumbersome and didn't offer as much protection as I like. the guitar fits well.
The case doesn't offer the level of protection of a hardcase, but is better than most other soft cases.
Guitar case
a very practical guitar case
Perfect Fit
I bought this case for my Yamaha Pacifica. It's light weight yet robust. It's a perfect fit and protects my guitar. It has plenty of extra storage. The Sweetwater price was unbeatable. Thanks Charles Dent.
How Sweet It Is
Love this dealer.
Perfect for what I need
I bought this for my LTD Viper, and it fits perfectly. It feels very well made, and seems like it will last a long time. If you are looking for a case in this price range, go with this one.
Amazing guitar case
This case fits my needs, with out breaking the bank. My wonderful Ibanez loves it. Hey Phil Nass you rock my friend thanks for all your help.
Great service, great
Let me start out by saying Sweetwater rocks
Nice case but stiff zipper
Gator makes very nice cases; this is my second of this model and both are very hard to zipper on the left side.
Great!
Great case! Better than expected!
Nice case
Very nice case, worth the $ , fits my PAC112 perfectly, very protective.
Excellent, like most of the reviews said
First of all it fits my PRS Paul's Guitar perfectly as described. This case is definitely nice and lightweight. The foam and velour inside are ample for my pride and joy. The exterior has a good solid feel and I've had no problem stacking it twice now with hard cases in a trailer. It's a solid choice for anyone needing an ultra portable case for a great price.
Great product!
Very sturdy without the weight of a hardshell. Interior is very plush and fits my Reverend Double Agent W like a glove!
Sweet Case
These offer the best of both worlds.. Protection rivaling a hard shell with soft gig bag like exterior. No scuffed car interiors or walls in your house with this case. Fits a PRS SE SAS nicely.
Does not fit Sire S7
This is listed as a "Certified fit" for the S7. It does not fit.
The body section would need to be about 1" longer to fit the S7.
Seems like decent quality otherwise.
Great guitar case
My Strat fits perfectly in this sturdy foam case. I was looking for something light weight, but tough. This case is both. It has a couple of generous size storage areas for cords , etc. inside, and a big pocket outside for flat stuff.
Very nice alternative to a gig bag
This lightweight case is practical and, for my purposes, a better solution than the Fender-style hard case. I got it to use with my PRS SE Custom, and it is a perfect fit with plenty of room for everything I need to carry with me, including a gel pack for humidity control, various tools, extra strings, and other essentials. The external pocket is an excellent size for notebooks and manuscript papers. Very good product for the price.
Love These Cases!
I've purchased 2 of these cases from Sweetwater so far and wished I had discovered them sooner. These are perfect for the local based musician who stores at home or personally transports their guitar to gigs. They are so much better than a gigbag, and offer a great fit and protection. Many thanks to my sales engineer, Jim Ridings, and the rest of the Sweetwater crew for what is the best customer service in the music industry.
Holds My Baby Snug
I got this case since it was a recommended fit for my Ibanez RGMS8 and it holds that baby nice and snug. It's my first time buying a Gator case but it wont be the last.
If it's a good fit for your guitar I'd say its great for protecting in normal use cases. I don't know if I'd trust it to checked baggage at an airport or to be kicked around though. However, this isn't that kind of case, and I don't travel with my guitars.
Bonus: The new case smell... that was great too. Smells nice every time I go to retrieve my guitar. For those who aren't familiar yet, it's like new car smell, but better. I'm glad I bought it and I'll buy more like it in the future.
Love this case!
This was a great purchase - I've got many guitars and many cases and many gig bags but this is now my go to for sure. It fits many (but not all) of my guitars and it's just perfect for around town gigs, rehearsals, etc (not for flights). Love the mix of the light weight but the solid protection it gives. Love the shoulder strap as it makes it really easy to carry my guitar and my amp - in fact, I like it better than a gig bag because I can't tell you how many times I have been walking around with a gig bag and through a low doorway when I forget I am carrying a guitar and smash the neck into the doorframe, etc - so lucky I've never actually just snapped a neck! Get this case if it fits your guitar and I feel confident you will be happy.
Gator LW Case
I bought one of these for my EVH Striped series guitar. It fits perfectly and provides plenty of protection for the instrument. I highly recommend this case.. it's way more than it appears. Would I buy another one? Yes, without hesitation. High quality product.
Awesome case for a good price
The title is self explanatory
Gator LW Case - Dbl cutaway
In case you're wondering if this Gator lightweight case fits an EVH Striped Series guitar, here's your proof. It's quality & construction is unsurpassed. I love this guitar case! Huge shout out to Dave Cody. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. Sweetwater has done it again! I've been playing for many years, and have yet to find ANYONE better than Sweetwater and their customer service. Tell your friends, tell your mom, tell your boss. Sweetwater is the place to shop music. Sweetwater has a customer for life in me. Thanks Dave, and the rest of the Sweetwater crew
Great lightweight-yet-sturdy case!
Light security.
Excellent case, plenty of storage, good fit. Good protection for a lightweight case.
Case for my Ibanez GRG 121 SP
This case is awesome and light weight and lots of storage
Gator case GLElec
I have an Ibanez GRG121SP Blue Metalic Chameleon and it fits perfectly. and not too heavy.
Gator Aid !
Nice lightweight , sturdy case . Purchased this for a New Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Deluxe , that I purchased from Sweetwater . Great fit !
A very comfortable case.
I'm glad I got mine here at Sweetwater courtesy of Jeremiah Smith and the management team who hooked me up. I also purchased the guitar here a Squire Classic Vibe 60s Esquire Custom to put in this baby. Here's the pictures. I knew these cases would go quicker than you can say Sweetwater. Now,they're on backorder, grab one when they're available because they have the full protection of a hs case but the confort,flexibility of a gigbag, very easy to carry than a hard case which feels like you're picking up a trunk instead of a case.
Love it!
Replaced a standard gig-bag with this (wanted the extra neck support and rigidity) and really glad I did. Lightweight, solid build, quality zippers, plenty of room for assorted gig paraphernalia, inexpensive, fits my Charvel pro-mod (or my MIM Strat) like a dream.
One thing to note is that the shoulder strap attaches across the zippered side of the case, so you can't open it with the strap attached; probably would have preferred back-pack style straps. On the other hand, the regular handle is in the perfect spot balance-wise (which was a dealbreaker for me with a similar style from a different manufacturer). Overall def very happy with it.
Double cutaway lightweight gator case.
Awsome case I thought it would b okay for temporary use but its just as good if not better than a hardshell.i will definitely b getting another with my next gutair purchase. Thank you Sweetwater
Gator cases, and Sweetwater , the best protection .
This Gator case will hold double cutaway and single cutaway Guitars. It offers great protection ,and is a light weight alternative to hard shell cases. Sturdy enough to stand or stack , now with a lifetime warranty, you can't go wrong.
Sweetwater has a wide verity of Gator cases and the sales agents know their gear.
Great service !
Very nice case!
Got this case for all my Fender and Squire axes. Perfect fit, well made and when I jam with my buddies I just put one in there and go.
I recommend this product to any one. Thanks Sweetwater!
Great Light Case
MORE protection than a gig bad and light. If you're not touring it is a great alternative for a case
Gator Lightweight Case
Excellent product. Good price. It seems to be well-made and should handle abuse as well as protect one's valuable instrument.
great value and product...lots of accessory room
perfect case for your strat, tele, or mustang with plenty of protection, high quality BIG zipper, and lots of accessory room. I wish they made this for the jazzmaster!
Light and strong
This case fits my Variax 600 great. Very rigid, but plush. The zippers move very easily on this unit, so improvements may have been made since the time others mentioned they were difficult to move. Interior compartments get covered when the top closes so I don’t anticipate stuff getting loose. There are two exterior pockets: a fully zippered and enclosed one, and a slightly smaller mesh with a zipper at each end.
Sweetwater awesome, Gator lame
No longer fit PRS SE Custom 22 and 24, Fender Tele & Strat
Gator Lightweight Case-Double Cutaway
Please be aware!!!!! I purchased this Case a year ago and it fit my Telecaster like a glove. Ordered one last month for my New Telecaster and the Case was TOO LONG! The guitar slid back and forth in the case. Spoke to my Sales Tech Delvin Wolf and it seems Gator has changed the interior dimensions and never told Sweetwater. I also called Gator and was given the same response with an appology. Due to the demand for Baratone Guitars Gator has changed the length of the Case making it 3 1/2" longer! It would be nice if Gator kept up with their products and sent the proper information to their Retailors!! Many thanks to Delvin for jumping on this situation ASAP and getting me a new case out!
Gator lightweight guitar case
Great to have a case that doesn't weigh more than the instrument. Also kudos to Sweetwater for shipping promptly, efficiently and economically to the Dominican Republic.
Love it!
Light weight and sturdy. Best of both worlds!
Very Nice Case, Great Price
This lightweight case fits my Strat perfectly. It's fine for daily storage and occasional local travel. The outer case is well made from heavy nylon. The inserts are made from expanded foam covered with soft velour lining. The inserts are what I feel wouldn't hold up to heavy travel so frequent travelers should get a hard case.
Gator case
Exactly what I was looking for. Now I don't have to carry a bulky heavy guitar case. This is light and very protective.
Good Alternative
For the price you can't beat this case, fits my Stratocaster very nice and snug. Light weight and nicely made, zipper is stiff at first but a little rub of a soap bar did the trick. Foam is very sturdy and the nylon looks really classy, and plenty of room for cables and straps. I would buy one again.
Gator Lightweight Guitar Case
Gator Case
Love it. It's nice and light, yet durable. Fits my new Charvel very nicely. You don't have to worry about "dings" on your guitar if the panel hits it. I recommend it to anyone who tours or gigs.
Good but tight fit for odd headstocks
I got this for my Kramer The 84, and it barely contains the Kramer's endless headstock. Fortunately, the foam and fabric construction allows enough give to fit, but I'd be leery of banging it into anything lengthwise. It's a fine case for light duty, just be aware that deviant headstock shapes may be a tight fit.
Extremely nice case
I bought one of these for an American standard tele recently after using one for artist series Jim root Tele two years ago. The zippers are still fine on the older one, the extra pockets on the out side fit music books just fine and the smaller pocket keeps all your accessories just fine cant beat it for the price.
Great Case 4 My Tele!
My 2015 Xmas present, a Fender Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe P90, fits perfectly! Great neck support, internal storage pockets, and zippered pockets on front for other accessories. Lightweight and superior protection, as opposed to a plain ol' gig bag. Bought another for my Telemods Pacifica 311s, fits and looks great! It would earn 5 stars if it cost $59.95 or less. :-)
Excellent lightweight case
An excellent case at a great price - I'm using this case for a Stratocaster and the guitar fits perfectly - the neck is nicely supported and there is joust enough room top-to-bottom to get the guitar in and out of the case easily - and plenty of room in the trays for pick, strings, winder, slide and a tuner - still room for a pedal.
The EPC (expanded polystyrene) foam core is rigid and provides a hard case like feel to what would otherwise be a rectangular gig bag.
The handle(s) are placed so the the case is nicely balanced when you have your guitar in the case and the outside pocket is just the right size for tablature or songbooks.
Overall a great bargain - I'll probably buy another one of these when the need for another case arises.
Great lightweight case
Great case, nice fit, super lining, good price another great product from Gator
perfect for Ibanez MiKro basses
This is better than the gig bag Ibanez makes for their short scale MiKro Basses, by far. I'm pretty sure it'll also fit the PRS SE & S2 guitars, specifically, my SE Custom 24. As long as a person is careful with the closure zippers, I'm sure it'll hold up to all but extreme transporting situations. it's very light, & very sturdy...I have the bass size of this case for my Ibanez GSR205SM, which is why I thought of this size for my new MiKro bass.
Lightweight but secure
Great case @ a great price. Lightweight but very secure. Precision molding keeps your guitar where you put it...also 2 zippered pockets to keep your cords etc. Very pleased!
Great Case
Nice and light weight with plenty of protection.
Very Nice Case For Tele or Strat.
I believe that this case is sold primarily as a Stratocaster case, but I bought it for my Tele and it fits just shy of perfect. Not much flop or wiggle when you zip it and pick it up. Great case!
As always, the service from the staff (Norb) at Sweetwater was spot on!
JUST RIGHT
Very lightweight and provides excellent protection. I have no reservations putting my expensive, custom built Warmoth Tele in here. I bought one of these and a Fender Metro Gigbag at the same time (from Sweetwater, of course). This is just ten dollars more and thirty times better. Very good guitar luggage. Thanks Greg and all at Sweetwater for the always great customer service.
Easy 5 Stars
I'm very happy with this soft case. Great quality, Great price, Great fit. My Strat and Tele fit perfectly. (not at the same time haha) I also tried my Schecter C-1 Classic for giggles, and it does fit, but it's slightly tight when closing the top due to the height of the bridge, but no big deal - I bought it for the Strat anyway.
I couldn't be happier - Easy 5 stars!
Get the Gator GL-Elec Gig-Bag (Case) for your Strat
I bought the Gator GL-Elec from Sweetwater in April, 2012. I got it for 'My Baby'-- my '86 Fender Strat (Candy Apple Red w/ Flyod Rose) and I couldn't be happier. It's more of a case than 'gig-bag' and it holds a Strat perfectly, with plenty of storage room for accy's -- whammy bar, picks, allen wrenches, straps, whatever. It's sturdy and yet it's light weight. The 'case' is so nice that when my wife saw it the day it came, she said to buy more for my other Strats -- and she doesn't tell me to buy more of anything when it comes to my guitars ;-). And buy another one (at least) I will, for my Fender Blacktop Strat, also bought here at Sweetwater.
A great case
I wanted a case that is light but strong to hold my Strat. A friend had a case similar to the Gator GL-Elec and I liked it alot. I looked up the reviews of the GATOR and decided to try one. What a great case! A super tight fit and just as well made as a 200.00 case. Getting it from Sweetwater means no hassle and super fast service.
Got to love this case and this site.
What a great case!
Wow! For the money I can't imagine a much better case. Perfect for gigging around town. It offers plenty of protection for going anywhere except air travel or touring. Nice and light, yet still rigid. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another if needed.
Gator GL Elec
Very light, guitar fits very snug, Like it!
Great quality at a good price.
For the price this is a great quality guitar case. I have other Gator cases and they have held up well.
Great case/gig bag for the money
I highly recommend this case/gig bag,...it is a very high quality product for the money and I really believe you won't find a case in this same price range as good as this one. Gator has done one heck of a good job with the design of the case/gig bag,...you could call it a hybrid,...but my new Strat fits snugly inside and is well protected.
A perfect fit for my Strat.
It's a rare time when I have purchased a product without actually putting hands on, but the Gator GL - Elec gig bag for my new STRAT is spot on with the way is was advertised. Personally, I think Sweetwater might want to include this case with all their MIM Strats, for just a few bucks more. This way the guitar would be shipped in the case, held firmly against the rigors of shipping. By the way, my Strat is the second guitar I purchased from Sweetwater, and both stay in tune. My next guitar will be a PRS 24.
Sincere thanks to Ben Porter.
looks reliable
I really liked the case although i had some issues with the guitar that came with it. My nephew ended up with them both and is just as happy as can be. Case was pretty and looked made good. I was kinda jeoulous after i gave it to the teenager.
The Gator GL-Elec Case
This is a very good quality case for the money. I use it for a Fender Telecaster and it fits very well. It is light, but sturdy enough to protect your fine instruments. Sweetwater is a very customer oriented provider of fine gear and I would give them a 5 star rating. They follow up, and are always there for help in finding the best guitars at the most competitive pricing.
Gator soft guitar case
Sweetwater is great , great price , great service , excellent products, will continue to shop with Sweetwater..
excellent light case
I am very happy with this case! I already owned one for the bass and needed a new electric case. The price for this is excellent. I have a variety of guitars - mostly strat/superstrat styles. This fits all of them, including room for the strap locks that stick out a little bit further. With every guitar I own, it is a snug fit. This case protects the guitar very well and won't leave a mark on your wall or woodwork if you accidentally bang it there. I would definitely recommend this case.
Gator GL-Electric Guitar Hard Gig Bag
This is a great case to protect your guitar for years. Lightweight hard case that you can easily take anywhere and know that your guitar will be safe & well protected. I really like this case and would recommend this product to others.
GATOR GL-Elec
Well made and solid. Good balance with gitar in case. I highly recomend it. My Kramer with a Floyd Rose fits real nice.I feel it's a Good Buy.
Gator GL-Elec Gig Bag
Although it's a somewhat snug fit for my Les Paul, you would be hard pressed to find a better hybrid gig bag this close to a hard case. The price is also extremely reasonable.
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