Gig Bag Padding: Thickness vs. Density vs. Placement

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Padding is more than thickness. Density and placement matter.

Thickness

5-20mm foam. Thicker is not always better.

Density

High-density foam resists bottoming out.

Placement

  • Headstock area.
  • Body edges.
  • Bridge zone.

Spec guide

Ask for density and placement in every quote.

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