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Gator Cases Hard-Shell Wood Case for 6 or 12 String Acoustic Dreadnought Guitars (GWE-DREAD 12)

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Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought


Pattern Name: Guitar


Features

  • Fits popular models of 6 string and 12 string acoustic guitars made by manufacturers such as Gibson, Fender, Yamaha, Epiphone, Takamine, Washburn and many others
  • Ultradurable plywood construction with Black Tolex PVC covering stands up to years of use and abuse
  • Ergonomic handle offers a comfortable grip, perfectly balancing the weight of your instrument
  • Larger Headstock Area to Fit Both 6 or 12 String Acoustic Guitars
  • Interior Dimensions: Body Length: 22.5 Body Height: 5.5 Lower Bout Width: 16.88 Middle Bout Width: 13.13 Upper Bout Width: 13.63 Overall Length: 43.5

Description

The Gator Cases GWE Series of wooden guitar cases combine great protection with affordability. The durable plywood construction of the GWE series guitar case has a Tolex covering that provides protection against the damages, dings, and bumps that can occur between gigs. The GWE series guitar cases also come with standard locking latches for extra security. The GWE series wooden guitar cases also features a stylish contrast stitching that gives the cases a traditional wooden guitar case look. The amazing features don’t stop at the exterior, the interior has a soft padded plush interior with a generously large lidded accessory compartment and as well as a padded neck rest to hold the guitar in place during travel. The GWE-DREAD 12 is made for 6 or 12 string acoustic guitars;Interior Dimensions-Body Length - 23.5 Inches, Body Height 6.5 Inches, Lower Bout Width16.5 Inches, Middle Bout Width 12.5 Inches, Upper Bout Width13 Inches, Overall Length: 43.5”.Fits popular models such as Alvarez Artist Series AD60K Dao, AD60S, AD70S, AD80SSB, Dean Traditional AK48, Epiphone AJ-1, AJ-200S, Dove, Hummingbird, Masterbilt AJ500M, AJ500R, DR500RA, Fender DG-8S, FA100, Sonoran S, Gibson Dove VCS, 1960’s J-45, Hummingbird, Iron Mountain AJ, J-45, Godin 5th Avenue Jazz, 5th Avenue Kingpin, Gretsch G4510, G5013CE, Guild GAD-30R, GAD-40C, GAD-C2, Martin Cowboy V, D12-28, D12X1, D-15, D-15M, D-16EGT, D-17M D-18, D-1GT, D-28, D-35, D-41, D-42, Takamine G320, G340, G360S, GN10-NS, Gn20CE-NS, GN30, GN51, GN71CE, Taylor 310, 320, 520, 524, 526, 810, 814, 816, 110, 114ce, 210, 214, 310, 314, 324, 410, 510, 514, 516, 520as well as many other popular 6 or 12 string acoustic guitar models made by Taylor, Martin, Washburn, Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, Takamine, Yamaha, and Cordoba . Always measure your instrument before purchase to ensure a proper fit. Gator Cases is known for manufacturing innovative products designed to protect! We offer a wide range of products with a variety of available sizes, materials, and protection levels, for all types of instruments and gear including Frameworks stands, Rackworks install racks and accessories, and Protechtor drum cases. It isn’t hard to find a great reason why Gator should be the brand you trust to protect your equipment for life!

Item Weight: 7.95 pounds


Product Dimensions: 45 x 18.25 x 6.5 inches


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: GWE-DREAD 12


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 16, 2004


Color Name: Black


Number of Strings: 12


Material Type: Hardsided


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Sooo nice!
Style: 3/4" Size Acoustic Pattern Name: Guitar
Couldn’t be more pleased. Fits my daughter’s guitar perfectly. Well worth the cost. The quality is amazing inside and out. Latches well and has a lock and key.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024 by Chelsea Brown

  • Sturdy, beautiful case
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
I love my Gator guitar case. It is extremely sturdy, easy to open and close, and has a nice soft lining that does not shed. I love the little gear box inside too. I use this case for my full-size acoustic guitar. And it fits perfectly. Very nice case!
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024 by Carrie Ryman

  • Great quality for the price
Style: Ibanez Tod/Fhr Pattern Name: Solid
My son needed a guitar case for his new guitar and with money being tight we really needed a case that would do the job. When we got the case, it is sturdy, the hardware was nice and the guitar fit in there perfectly.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024 by Stephanie Arce

  • Fit a 3/4 guitar fine
Style: 3/4" Size Acoustic Pattern Name: Guitar
My old 3/4 small sized guitar had been sitting in my closet for a while, getting in my way, and I wanted to be able to protect it from dust as well as be able to stack it on a shelf without damaging it. A hard case seemed like a much better solution than the other soft cases for this. The price was a bit high for my taste. I wish there were some cheaper hard case options but this seemed like the best option out there. The inside of the case is very nice and soft, with a convenient compartment to store a tuner etc. It has 3 clasps on one side and 1 clasp on the other. The middle of the three clasps has a lock on it. So while outside of the case to me looks like pleather that will degrade over time, the description says it's Tolex PVC which is supposed to be very durable and waterproof. I don't know yet about the longevity but I do see a lot of damaged photos in other reviews so I feel skeptical. Maybe it takes a really hard beating to damage the case but I am not sure. We'll see how it holds up over time. I'm really not too concerned personally as I just want it to be protected and don't care about scuffs. One last concern is the warning on another review that a chemical on this can cause cancer. I assume that it's probably some kind of fire retardant chemical. I'm hoping the exposure will be minimal as it will sit in the back of a closet and I think that many other things we're already exposed to have this chemical like mattresses etc. But I kind of wish they'd put this warning more prominently in the description. Overall the case looks nice. It does the job. I might have bought a different one if I'd noticed the cancer warning though. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022 by Kt Kt

  • Nice case but didn’t fit my 70’s Yamaha FG-75 guitar
Style: 3/4" Size Acoustic Pattern Name: Guitar
5 stars for quality. If you have a 3/4-scale acoustic guitar, this case is great. I would’ve been very happy with the case, but it didn't fit my late 60s/early 70s Yamaha FG-75 red label guitar. Was my mistake, as I thought the FG-75 was a 3/4-scale, but I’ve since learned it’s a 00-size guitar. Will return this Gator case and continue the hunt for a case that fits a 00-size. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024 by Chad L.

  • Great fit for 3/4 Ibanez classic guitar.
Style: 3/4" Size Acoustic Pattern Name: Guitar
The guitar came with a gig bag but being a 9 year old will be carrying it to school for lessons, I thought it best to protect the investment! The fit was perfect. Inside lining was very nice. It was a gift for my niece and I was able to hide some "extras" in the inside compartment. She loved it. I hope the guitar and the case last her until it's time to go full size! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024 by Miss Noone

  • Quality Gatorade
Style: 3/4" Size Acoustic Pattern Name: Guitar
This case is built like a tank the padding inside us thick and the hard shell protects from hard bumps .. I had to check a guitar with this case on a plane (unfortunately) and it protected my instrument 100% highly recommend gator cases.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025 by Riki

  • Hubby is happy with it
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
Feels sturdy, good case. Hubby is happy with it.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024 by Dawn Johnson

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