Choosing cases for guitars

2025 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-22 17:55

When purchasing a guitar, remember that this is a rather fragile musical instrument that is easily deformed and externally damaged. This instrument is protected by guitar cases or cases. They contribute to the protection of the mentioned object from impacts, environmental influences (moisture, overheating, hypothermia), thereby helping to maintain the original appearance and excellent sound of the instrument. In addition, you can store not only the instrument itself in the case, but also its components: power supply, effects pedals, picks, a set of spare strings.

Depending on the purpose, there are several types of cases for guitars:

1. The heat-resistant case for the guitar protects the instrument from the damaging effects of high and low temperatures, their sharp fluctuations.
2. Waterproof case - a waterproof accessory in which the tool can be easily carried during rain and heavy snowfall.
3. Mechanicalcase for stringed instrument protects the guitar from mechanical damage: bumps and scratches.

In addition, the accessories in question also differ in the degree of rigidity: for example, a case for a bass guitar, however, as well as for acoustic and electric guitars, can be soft, semi-rigid and hard.

Soft cases are made of synthetic materials that can protect the instrument from heat, moisture and dust. The main advantage of such a cover is that it is inexpensive and has a low weight.

Semi-rigid guitar cases are more practical. They protect the musical instrument well during falls and impacts on a hard surface. The disadvantage of this remedy is that it is heavier and more expensive.

A hard case for a guitar is a case, case or wardrobe trunk. They effectively protect the instrument from any kind of damage. These guards for stringed instruments are made of plastic, wood or leather. This type of case for a guitar (its price, of course, is quite high) is quite heavy and not very comfortable to wear, but the full protection of the instrument is worth it.

When shopping for a guitar case, consider the following guidelines.

• Let's make a reservation right away: the surest option would be to purchase a case along with the tool, so you can immediately choose a case that fits the shape or size. If you got the guitar much earlier, when going for a case, do not be too lazy to take the instrument withyourself. You can try everything on the spot and make the right choice.
• If you are a beginner self-taught musician, then a soft case is quite suitable for storing your guitar at home. Tougher protections for the instrument will be needed in case of frequent travel and transportation of the guitar from one place to another.
• If in the cold season you take a stringed instrument outside, then do not rush to immediately take it out of the case when you enter the room. Let it warm up to room temperature, and only then open it and use it for its intended purpose.

Every tool needs care and respect. Guitar cases are practical and necessary things to protect your instruments. They are useful not only when transporting the tool, but also in case of long-term storage.