Gator Cases started out manufacturing guitar cases in 2000, and have since expanded to manufacturing cases for many other products. As a company they pride themselves in customer service, and thus have received over 15 awards for their outstanding quality. Gator cases have recently become extremely popular, and can be found at all leading music retailers. Based on all these positives I decided to pick up the Gator Deluxe ABS Fit-All electric guitar case for review.
What I like about the Gator Deluxe case is that it’s slightly smaller in comparison to your regular guitar cases (smaller is always better for transportation, right?). On Amazon it’s advertised as a fit-all guitar case, however this is not the case. It fits your standard Strat or Gibson type guitar very cosily, however if you have a larger guitar you will need to get the extra long (XL) version. On the Gator Cases website it states the interior body length as 18.75” and width as 12.75”, so you could always compare this to the size of your instrument. There is also a bass version of this case available.
A great positive of this case is the high quality foam protective interior along with 2 compartments to store your guitar accessories. Some other features include:
- Heavy-duty aluminium valance
- Through-bolted handle for extra strength
- Chrome plated lockable latches
- Stylish appearance
- Lightweight
The Pros
I’ve taken this case on the road and have no complaints in terms of durability. I wouldn’t risk taking it on an aeroplane, but the same goes for any brand name case. All in all with the high quality interior and strong body, this case makes for extreme value for money (only $100). It also comes with silica gel included inside the case in order to protect your instrument from moisture, and has a pleasant aroma about the interior that leaves your instrument smelling like new.
The Cons
Because this is not a brand name case, it won’t provide the same body and neck support as you would have with say a genuine Fender case. This, however, is not a big issue due to the dimensions of the case. In addition to that, this case won’t fit all guitar sizes (as already stated), however it will work very well for guitars similar in size to a Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul. Because of the low cost of this case, I would still choose it over any brand name case.
Final Verdict
If you’re looking for a high quality case that won’t break the bank and will provide sufficient protection for your instrument, the Gator GC-ELECTRIC-A case is the way to go. In my personal opinion it’s incredible value for money and will last a lifetime.
