Extended-range guitars (7 and 8 strings) are a growing category, but standard electric cases simply do not fit them. Here is what to measure before sourcing.
What Is Different
7-string guitars have longer scale lengths and wider headstocks. 8-strings add more width and neck depth. A standard Strat-style case can crush the headstock or bow the neck.
The Five Measurements
- Total length (instrument tip to tip)
- Body width at lower bout
- Body depth including bridge and knobs
- Headstock width and angle
- Neck length and thickness
OEM Tip
When we build extended-depth electric cases, we add 2-3 cm of interior depth and a deeper headstock cradle. Specify ‘extended depth’ on your spec sheet so the factory builds the right mold. Malostation offers dedicated 7- and 8-string case molds with MOQ-friendly runs.