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Gator Economy Wood Case for Classical Guitar

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Gator Economy Wood Case for Classical Guitar
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Hardshell Case for Classical Guitar with Padded Interior and Locking Latches - Black

Gator's Economy Wood Case for your classical guitar is the perfect solution whether you're gigging or looking for an at-home storage option. The Economy Wood Case's tolex-covered plywood construction is strong and durable and will get you and your guitar through years of gigs safely. Since it's shaped specifically for your classical guitar, you know there won't be any damage from shifting and shaking in transit. Sweetwater makes it easy for you to find just the right case for your guitar and lifestyle, so if you're wondering if Gator's Economy Wood Case is the right one for you, give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call.

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Price:$129 and 99 cents
$22.00 suggested monthly payments with 6 month financing‡ 36 month financing available* with $399.00 minimum purchase on one invoice.
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March 4, 2026

Lite, 'Recording-King' Resonator; perfect case.

By Steve S. from DETROIT, MI
Music Background: Like pretty stuff.

Surprisingly lite yet structurally tight. Very impressive. Gators 1st product has earned 5 stars. Not saying it's for anything more than casual usage.

January 20, 2026

Excellent case!

By Sweetwater Customer

Well built exterior and sufficiently padded.

December 21, 2025

Extremely Surprised

By Jayson S. from Long Beach, WA

Ive bought many guitar cases, some over the top, some fall real short. Gator has produced that middle ground perfectly! Snug fit, comfortably padded and lighter than I expected for my old Yairi. Way to go Gator! And thanks to the Sweet water team, especially Andy Miller!

August 5, 2025

Stealth

By Sweetwater Customer

This case is excellent. Strong on the outside and soft on the inside. Forms to the guitar for a snug fit.

May 27, 2025

Extremely Nice Case, IMHO…

By David J. from Morton, IL

When I ordered this case, I really wasn't expect too much, because of the price. When I got it I was very pleasantly surprised in the build quality and my resonator fit perfectly. Previous to this I always ordered an ABS case but the price of one is getting expensive. I have a Gretsch 9200 resonator and it fit perfectly. Will start to order these Gator cases from now on. I am a very happy customer.

January 29, 2025

A nice old-time case which fits the guitar perfectly

By David F. from De Forest, WI

This case is sturdy and attractive and should give years of use. My case had a small problem with the pull tab on the storage door which pulled away nearly on the first use. I repaired it easily with a shoelace so there is no major issue. Otherwise this case is perfectly adequate for use as intended.

September 3, 2024

Good investment

By Sweetwater Customer

I have several cases from Gator, they are amongst the best.

July 15, 2024

Nice case at a nice price.

By L. J. from Crown Point, IN

This is an economy case but it's nicely made and seems pretty sturdy.
It fits my Eastman E100SS like a a glove, like the folks at Sweetwater said it would.

May 21, 2024

Good case

By Tom from Berwick, IL

Well made, looks good, and a fair price. Was delivered very fast from Sweetwater. Martin Djr-10e fits nicely in
I know there are better cases for airline travel and such, but is plenty good for what I need.

January 31, 2024

Gator Economy Wood Case - Classical Guitar

By bill f.

Recomended by Cam, it's great fit for my 00 12fret guitar. Good quality for the price.

December 13, 2023

Perfect for my guitar!

By Sweetwater Customer from Castle Rock, CO

Durable, strong, nice looking, and reasonably priced.

December 11, 2023

Thanks for the strong reviews

By Jiim from Wylie, Texas
Music Background: Every day player for 50 years

Sweetwater recently added this as a Certified Fit hardbody case for the PRS SE P50E Parlor acoustic electric. It is spot on perfect. It is well made, light weight and indeed a perfect fit. I love Gator and have never gotten a bad case from them. Thanks for helping me buy with confidence.

November 10, 2023

Nice fit

By Sweetwater Customer

my girlfriend had been keeping her Classical in a chipboard case. She loves the new hardshell

September 8, 2023

Gator case

By Jimmy F. from Piqua Ohio
Music Background: Full time musician

Great case. Nice snug fit for my Cordoba nylon string. I would recommend it to anyone needing a good case.

July 26, 2023

Perfect fit

By Charles T. from South Carolina
Music Background: Been playing guitar 58 years. Music major in college.

This case is a perfect fit for my Washburn Classical guitar. No worries about damage to guitar. Top quality case,

July 11, 2023

Case for Martin D jr. 10-E

By Michael V. from Elkhorn, WI
Music Background: Play guitar, ukulele and giver of free advice.

Fits like a glove with no movement to speak of. With the taper of the back of my guitar I made an insert for the upper body. Most after market cases will need some filler. In this case it was very minimal. The main reason for buying was my guitar came w a gig bag and because it's an all solid guitar I need something to control humidity in the crazy dry months of Wisconsin winter. Great value for the price.

April 19, 2023

Good & Sturdy

By Ben from Conroe, Texas
Music Background: Guitar Noise Maker

The good folks at Sweetwater said this case would match up fine with the new acoustic guitar I ordered and that they'd save packaging by putting the guitar in it and send both together. Passed its first test by making it home with no damage to itself or the guitar.

April 4, 2023

Great case!

By Sweetwater Customer from ME

This is a sharp looking case that is WAY better (more durable/rugged) than a chipboard case. Good value.

March 16, 2023

Amazing thank you Joe

By Joe V. from DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Matt,,

Amazing case would definitely order again

March 2, 2023

Great fit for Gretsch Bobtail Steel Resonator!

By JayF from Lancaster, PA
Music Background: Longtime Blues guitarist

All my Vintage guitars are well protected with Gator Cases.
This Gator Economy Classical Guitar Case is a great fit for my new Gretsch Bobtail Steel Resonator Guitar.
Even though it's not listed as a certified fit for the Gretsch, it fits with 1/2 inch space to spare around the body.
The neck rest in the case fits like it was made specifically for this beautiful V neck.
It's also a lot cheaper the the Deluxe Resonator Case and will protect the resonator without any problems.
Hope this info is helpful to others looking for a great case.

March 1, 2023

Great case for the price

By Natalie S. from DENTON, TX

This case holds both my Gretsch Penguin Parlor and Yamaha C40 securely. Compared to other cases, this one is really light. The only thing I would change, but it does not affect the 5 star rating, is an extra lock on the neck. Otherwise, this case meets all of my needs!

December 5, 2022

It's a solid case.

By Sweetwater Customer from VA

It's a well made case and a good value for the money.

September 6, 2022

Nice case, great fit

By Dennis T. from Texas

This is a great value, very solid hard case without breaking the bank. I don't think I'd want to put an expensive instrument in it for airline travel, but it's great for toting a guitar around town. This was a perfect fit for my Gretsch 9240 Alligator resonator guitar.

July 1, 2022

Magnificent Value!!!

By Sal
Music Background: Trumpet ... now Acoustic Guitar "Blues"

This Case is comparable to others twice and three times
the price! The case is heavy, durable with a plush velvet interior ...
it's simply a great-super-high-quality bargain!

June 21, 2022

Case

By Richard S.

Magnificent Case, super strong and quite frankly it is much more than I expected quality-wise!

June 11, 2022

Mellow Acoustic!

By Richard S. from 34668
Music Background: Trumpet ... now Acoustic Guitar "Blues"

Superb quality for the price!

April 11, 2022

No regrets

By David from 63109
Music Background: 20 years in the music business

It's a good case, well made.

February 1, 2022

strong, light, fits great

By David M.

protects guitar

November 25, 2021

Great case

By Sweetwater Customer

Bought the case for my Gretsch resonator and it holds the guitar very securely. It isn't the exact shape of the guitar because it isn't a custom case, but it makes contact in enough places that the guitar is well supported. Looks good, priced right and works for me n

October 3, 2021

a great case

By Sweetwater Customer

this is a great case. sturdy and well built. my classical guitar fits snugly in the case. this is my first case ever and i am very happy with it. thank you sweetwater.

September 8, 2021

Nice case

By Michael from SATX

Nice gator case. First one I've bought that is plywood. It seems solid for what it does. Which is preform like the other three hard shell cases and gig bag I have from gator.

January 27, 2021

Economy Case?

By Edward from Maple Shade,NJ
Music Background: Non professional

I cant see why anyone would call this an economy case. The fit is snug. The case is beyond solid and it looks great. I'm very happy with it.

December 24, 2020

Good budget hard case

By Sweetwater Customer

This case fits an old Gibson C-1 classical guitar quite well. It has a flat top, not arched as appears in the photos. Case only has three latches, a fourth would be better. Overall construction, interior padding and handle is good.

December 24, 2020

Good For The Price

By Mark

The most important thing is this case fits my Cordoba C7. I gave it 4 stars because it was about what I expected for $... It has a good interior, and the exterior of the case and latches seem pretty good. My biggest concern are the hinges which are made of very thin metal. I don't think they would hold up very long if the case were used roughly at all. Overall, decent case, especially for home use.

December 21, 2019

Gator guitar case for my Cordoba

By David B. from Van Buren, Ohio
Music Background: 50 years of guitar playing.

I absolutely love my new case for my Cordoba GK Studio guitar. It has very nice workmanship with good quality. When I received it the guitar slipped in and fit like a glove. I'm very pleased with it, and may be buying more gator cases for some of my guitars.

May 27, 2018

Gator Economy Wood Case - Classical

By Bo
Music Background: Bluegrass, Bach

Solid case - fit Spanish/classical guitar like a glove. Nice fit and finish. Arrived quickly.

October 22, 2017

Gator case

By Rich from Mt

The Gator guitar case is a very nice case for the money, and it works well with the Yamaha C40 guitar.

June 17, 2017

Hard to Beat for the Money

By Bill S. from Belleville
Music Background: semi-pro

I won't give it a 5 star rating simply because it's not some heavy duty case, but I don't think you will find a better one for under $.

I also wanted to let people know that this fits my longer 260mm scale length Yamaha just fine. (Most classical guitars have a 250mm scale length.)

March 23, 2017

B 25 Case

By John

Great case with a great price. Free delivery too. Yes!

June 15, 2016

Good Solid Case

By Jack from Grand Rapids, MI
Music Background: Producer/Engineer/Player

For the money, you can't beat these cases. Fits 00 14 fret sized acoustics perfectly (Gibson L-00, Collings C10, Martin CEO 7, etc.). Just simply a good solid case for not a lot of dough.

FWIW: I don't do product reviews unless I think they will actually be helpful to other perspective buyers. You can feel confident in these cases. Well done Gator.

As always, Sweetwater is great...yada yada yada...best customer service...etc. Seriously, can't go wrong here.

January 19, 2016

Excellent

By Darrin W. from Hartford City, Indiana
Music Background: Professional Guitarist and Songwriter

Gets the job done in style without breaking the bank----period!. These cases have the top quality you find in higher priced cases.

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