The guitar case has changed more in the last 30 years than in the previous 100. Here is the timeline.
Timeline
- 1950s: wooden cases with plush interiors.
- 1970s: chipboard and tolex.
- 1980s: molded ABS and flight cases.
- 1990s: gig bags and padded bags boom.
- 2000s: semi-hard hybrid designs.
- 2010s: fiberglass and carbon shells.
- 2020s: TSA locks, hygrometers, tracking.
What stayed
Fit, padding and hardware are still the core. Materials just make them lighter and stronger.
We make cases across the modern range. Browse hard cases.