MONOGUITARBAG Team

7-string guitars are longer and wider than 6-strings. Cases made for standard guitars often do not fit. Sizing Most 7-strings run 40-41 in total length with wider bodies. Check the interior length and lower-bout width against your specific model. Protection Hard case: best for shipping and touring. Semi-hard: gig-friendly protection. Gig bag: light, local use

Semi-hard cases combine gig-bag weight with hardshell protection. They are the fastest-growing segment in the case market. What makes a case “semi-hard” A rigid or semi-rigid shell (ABS, fiberglass or EVA) sandwiched between outer fabric and plush interior. It holds shape under pressure but bends where a hardshell would not. Why buyers like them Lighter

Between a floppy gig bag and a rigid hardshell case sits the semi-hard case — the most practical option for many musicians. What a semi-hard case is A semi-hard case has a rigid (usually molded) inner shell with padded fabric outside. It keeps the shape of a hard case with the weight and feel of

Flying with a guitar keeps changing as airlines revise policies. Plan for the current rules and protect the instrument. Rules to know Most US airlines allow guitars as carry-on if they fit overhead. Some require checking for full-size cases. Hard cases protect better in the hold; gig bags are riskier. Case tips Loosen strings for

Flight cases are the heavy armor of the case world. Built for airlines, trucks and constant loading, they protect when everything else fails. What makes a flight case Aluminum or plywood frame with metal corners. Recessed or butterfly latches. Foam-lined interior with instrument cradles. Wheels and handles for heavy loads. Tour-grade details Stackable corners for

Drummers protect a kit worth thousands with bags that cost tens. Choosing right means matching protection to travel. Bags Light, soft, cheap. Protect from dust and scratches. Fine for car gigs. Hard cases Max protection for touring. Heavy, expensive. For flights and truck packing. Hybrid approach Kick drum: hard case always. Toms: padded bags. Snare:

Two materials dominate OEM case programs. Each wins on different criteria: look, cost, weight and tooling. PU leather over wood Premium look, classic aesthetic. Higher cost, heavier. Tooling: standard wood-mold process, flexible sizes. ABS molded Lightweight, waterproof, lower cost. Modern look, limited color range. Tooling: injection molds, higher upfront cost, fast production. Decision by market