GatorCases Deluxe Wood Case for Jumbo Acoustic Guitars (GW-JUMBO)

If your Guitar costs $1000 or more I would look elsewhere. But mine cost just over $200 so that has to be factored into my review and rating for the case.The case was a recommended fit for my Washburn C5CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric guitar. It hugs the guitar well allowing no movement of the instrument inside the case.It seems to be constructed well but I have some concerns about taking it out in the rain as there is no seal around the inside of the lid and the tolex covering is not stitched at the bottom. It is glued on there and in the case I received it was pulling away in two small areas.The accessory compartment is just adequate for a classical style guitar but IMO if you were to put a steel string guitar in this case you would be taxing the capacity of the compartment with a strap a tuner some polish cloths extra strings and a pick tin.Also, the lid for the accessory compartment is not hinges or attached in any way other than by the fabric lining of the case. Mine had a small tear in it so I don't dare use it for fear that over time the fabric will completely tear away and the lid would then be unattached and useless.Lastly, For protection of your instrument around the hose or for getting from point A to point B by car or walking it will do a fine job. I would not, however, trust this case if you were traveling by plane or train. It is not sturdy enough for that kind of use.For the price I think it could be a little better quality but seems to match others in the price range well.I'd recommend with just a little bit of caution.

good value for the money

This is a contemporary-styled, solid case, with a classic soft-plush liner. The accessory compartment is a nice touch. The buckles could be a bit better but should hold up just fine for years to come. The GW-DREAD fits the Martin D-1 perfectly, with just enough cushioning to store with the strap still attached.

I had a hard time finding a case for my jumbo EG523SC-12. The original manufacturer didn't have any in-stock so I went searching for an alternative. Surprisingly, this fits like a glove. It's a little flimsy at closure, and it feels like the top of the case doesn't align 100% but it closes fine and holds well once it's shut. The first case I received was dinged up and quite scratched (something I would prefer to do myself). The second one they sent was mint (as expected). I had a small challenge with the return but Amazon took care of it for me. Great case for the price and it fits my Takamine perfect.

Excellent fit, and typical Gator quality. I would have liked to see another latch on the hinge side of the neck, but it seems plenty secure overall. I did not appreciate that the box it arrived in was ... beat to heck ... but the case is mostly unscathed except for one, small scar which, based on examination, may not be associated to the box condition. I would not hesitate to get another Gator case if I needed one (this may actually be my second - I have to look at my purchase history :)

The case seemed well made enough for what it cost, but we bought this as a "throw-away" case for our demo guitar, expecting it to get beat up by people who were trying out our instruments.Problem is, the inside smelled like pot so badly that multiple potential customers commented about it. Now, you might not think this is that big of a deal, but we sell primarily to worship leaders in churches. When a pastor opens a case and it smells like we've been getting high instead of making high-quality instruments, it sends the wrong message in a very bad way. We finally had to put our case curb-side for the garbage man to avoid losing any more sales.I'm going to buy one more to see if this was a fluke. If not, we will never be buying a case from this company again.

UPDATE- I bought this case 5 years ago, (original review below) and am changing my rating to 5 stars. It is a solid beautiful case and definitely worth the money.I was a little worried that my guitar would not fit, as I have a TAKAMINE GJ 72CE 12 string. This is a jumbo sized, big & hefty bodied guitar! it is bigger than my two Taylor 6 strings... I took measurements, and compared to the other jumbo sized cases. This Gator was the only one tall enough. The case came today, and I need to evaluate over time as to how it performs, so I only gave it 4 stars. Will update as time goes on, but so far, it looks like a good purchase. Amazon has a Fitted Takamine 12 string jumbo case that fits this guitar, if you want to spend the extra 38. bucks.... In my opinion, you're probably just paying for the Takamine name written on the side. So glad I got this case!

Needed minor repair

Its a nice sturdy case, my Epiphone acoustic very tight fit , but nice

Ideal para guitarra española y también guitarra de jazz. Yo la uso para una Ibanez de caja y va perfecta.

Bought because first case didn't fit and someone else's comment said it fit the Hummingbird guitar. It did! Thank you. It was my last try! Well received gift in the end.

A nice-looking case, well finished inside and out. Fits my Epiphone Hummingbird Pro like a glove. Great value for money.

Good strong case and good price