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If you’re looking for an almost nuke-proof solution to protect your acoustic guitarfrom armageddon-rated mishaps, then this is probably it. SKB iSeries cases (there are models for acoustics and electrics of all shapes and sizes) are made from seriously tough, corrosion-resistant materials, and feature extra-strong hinges plus a plethora of beefy latches. You can trust Guitar World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

Finally, there’s a terrible condition associated with cases that has been known to make grown men cry. Case bite – the ultimate own goal. Read more about our rating system, how we choose the gear we feature, and exactly how we test each product. Related buyer's guides Flight cases are typically made from aluminum, with reinforced corners that are designed to deal with the most violent assault from the outside world, while your precious cargo remains safe inside, wedged between custom-carved foam. When it comes to guitar protection, this is the pinnacle. Another first of its kind, The Boot® takes guitar protection to a new level. Using manufacturing technologies from the footwear industry, the Vertigo™ Ultra bounces off of concrete like a pair of cross trainers. With its custom molded rubber outsole and EVA insole, The Boot® also protects strap pins* from those nasty vertical drops. Despite its serious design, the Vertigo™ Ultra just wants to have fun. Hard cases are sensational when it comes to protecting your guitars, with their resilient outer, opening to a plush, lined interior, in which your shred machine can slumber. There are typically two types of hard cases, one which mirrors the shape of your instrument – albeit more bulbous – and the other being a large rectangle. Neither is better than the other, though the shaped cases will usually be perfectly sized for your instrument, ensuring there is absolutely no movement internally from your instrument. Some of the rectangular cases will also have a cut out inside for your guitar to fit perfectly, however this isn’t always the case.Commuting just got infinitely easier. The newly designed FREERIDE™ Wheel System lets you strap on attachable wheels to the bottom of the case, giving you the option to travel with it seamlessly. Keep the wheels on for convenience, or remove them when not in use, the choice is yours. Cutting Edge Materials Obviously that’s a rather silly example, but it is worth bearing in mind that a hard case may be absolutely necessary in some instances, and in others it could be overkill. Take into account how often you currently move your instrument (or intend to) and that will inform what level of protection your instrument needs. It may be that different occasions call for different protection. Hard case vs gigbag? Complete with a plush-lined interior, you can be sure your guitar comes out looking newer than when it when in! Ergonomic Enhancements

So why not use a flight case all the time? We wouldn’t recommend it. These things are stupidly heavy and even more awkward than a hard case, plus they can cost a fortune. To prevent spills from getting through, the bag closure has been enhanced with heavy-duty zippers and waterproof zipper tape. It goes without saying that guitars – which, let’s be honest, aren’t known to be particularly sturdy at the best of times – need some protection, but the exact amount they need will depend on your circumstances. For example, are you planning on using your instrument as a snowboard? If so a soft case probably won’t cut it.The Stealth Electric Guitar Case comes complete with new and unique two-tone finish. Accompanying the water-resistant Sharkskin™ shell finish, the case now also sports a matt-finish polyurethane (PU) sheen for the complete minimal look. So, you’ve opted for an angular axe, and now it’s time to leave the house. SKB’s 63 case offers protection for your Explorer, Firebird, Warrior, Kelly or similarly sharp guitar, which is important given that these designs not only feature plenty of precarious peninsular’s, but they often protrude further than your average Strat or Tele. They tend to be longer too, so cramming it into a standard gigbag won’t work. So, before removing or replacing your guitar, always steady the lid, or you risk damaging your beloved instrument with the very thing you bought to protect it. Case closed. How we choose the best guitar cases The best in protection just got an upgrade. The all-new Vertigo™ Ultra Electric features an array of improvements to durability, ergonomics and organization to make life on the road a breeze. Covering every possibility and ready for anything— a must-have for any guitarist on the move. Travel WithEase

The best in protection just got an upgrade. The all-new Vertigo™ Ultra Electric features an array of improvements to durability, ergonomics and organization to make life on the road a breeze. Covering every possibility and ready for anything — a must-have for any guitarist on the move.The insole/outsole combination of The Boot® design keeps the strap pin* off the ground even during hard vertical drops. It goes something like this. As you lift the guitar up and out, over the bottom lip of the case, a freak vibration (most likely your forearm) causes the lid to waver, lose its already tentative grip on balance, and come crashing down on your guitar’s pristine top. At least one of the latches will punch a snakebite-like indentation in your guitar’s soft nitrocellulose finish. It’s not going to polish out. Traveling with your guitar shouldn’t be weighing you down, and that’s where the Stealth Electric Guitar Case charms and surprises. Its lightweight and sleeve-like attributes give you added mobility as soon as you wear the case, and that comes without compromising on the protection and the storage of your guitar. Most players will want to take their instruments out of the house from time to time, but not every player will be taking their guitar around the country on tour. If you’re the latter kind of player, your guitar could be cruising for a bruising, so a hard case securely wrapped around its exterior is going to be a necessity – even the most durable of gigbags would struggle in this situation.

Case bite usually occurs in that split second when your gorgeous guitar is not fully in the case and not fully out. It’s the midway, no-man’s land that strikes fear into the hearts of all guitarists who love their instruments a little more than is strictly healthy.Regardless of shape, the hard case has a mortal enemy… the baggage handler. These individuals are architects of guitar destruction, always plotting new evil with which to torture instruments. The greatest of all hard cases have succumbed to these menaces, being left crumpled, broken, and unsalvageable. Fortunately, the hard case has an even tougher big brother – the flight case. Do you need to buy a flight case?