Lead time surprises cause missed seasons. Here is a realistic timeline for guitar case production.
Typical lead times
- Stock model: 15-25 days.
- Custom color/logo: 20-30 days.
- New interior fabric: 25-35 days.
- New mold: 30-45 days.
What extends lead time
- Custom fabric weaving or dyeing.
- Hardware backorder.
- Peak season (Aug-Nov).
- QC rework.
How to protect your season
- Order samples 2-3 months ahead.
- Lock materials early with your factory.
- Split: bulk of stock models early, customs later.
We quote lead time per order and track it weekly. See How to Order.