Detail 01
15 in. lower bout
Standard dreadnought width. A jumbo or 12-string with a wider bout will not close properly.
Product detailSKU #1274228064220
GatorGBE-Dread Gig Bag for Dreadnought Guitars
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Padded gig bag sized for dreadnought acoustics. For players who carry a guitar to lessons or rehearsals and want light protection over crush protection.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Walking or driving a guitar to weekly lessons or practice
- Players who need to hang a guitar on a shoulder
- Storing a dreadnought at home away from dust and knocks
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Checked airline baggage or freight — no rigid shell
- Parlor, concert, or 000 bodies that will shift inside
- Anyone stacking gear on top of the guitar in a van
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
12 in. upper bout
Narrow through the shoulders, which is dreadnought-shaped. Wider-shouldered jumbos bind at the waist.
Detail 03
41-1/2 in. total length
Fits a full-scale dreadnought end to end. Measure headstock to strap button before buying.
Detail 04
5-1/2 in. body height
Depth allows for a standard dreadnought's body plus padding, not for a guitar left on a stand-mount strap.
Detail 05
21 in. body length
Body cavity is cut for a dreadnought outline; shorter-bodied acoustics slide and shift in transit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your guitar's lower bout and total length — dreadnought is a size, not a brand
- 02No stand, strap, humidifier, or hygrometer included
- 03Loosen strings slightly for long trips; a soft bag won't stop neck shock
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 12-string?
Only if it's a dreadnought-body 12-string within 15 in. at the lower bout and 41-1/2 in. long. Many 12-strings have deeper bodies than the 5-1/2 in. here.
02Can I check this on a flight?
No. This is a soft gig bag with no rigid shell. Baggage handling will crush it. Use a hard case or carry on.
03Does it have backpack straps?
It carries on the shoulder. Confirm the strap configuration on the bag itself before relying on a two-strap backpack carry.
04Will it fit my classical guitar?
Classical bodies are shaped differently than a dreadnought and typically narrower through the lower bout, so the guitar will move around inside.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsSize & weight
- Body Height
- 5-1/2 inch;
- Total Length
- 41-1/2 inch
- Body Length
- 21 inch;
2 detailsOther
- Lower Bout
- 15 inch
- Upper Bout
- 12 inch
