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GatorGBE-ELECT Economy-Style Padded Electric Guitar Gig Bag

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Gator GBE-ELECT Economy-Style Padded Electric Guitar Gig Bag
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Basic padded soft bag for a standard-size electric guitar. For carrying a guitar to practice by hand or in a car, not for shipping or touring.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Carrying a Strat- or Les Paul-size electric to weekly lessons
  • Keeping dust and scratches off a guitar stored at home
  • A second bag for a backup guitar in the car

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Air travel or checked baggage — thin padding won't survive handling
  • Semi-hollow or offset bodies wider than 15-1/2 inches
  • Anyone needing hard-shell impact protection for an expensive instrument

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.

Gator GBE-ELECT Economy-Style Padded Electric Guitar Gig Bag construction detail

Detail 01

15-1/2 in lower bout

Covers most standard solidbody electrics. Measure your guitar's widest point first; 335-style bodies are wider than this.

Detail 02

38 in total length

Fits typical 25-1/2 in scale electrics. Extra-long headstocks or baritone necks may not clear.

Detail 03

3-1/2 in body depth

Room for a solidbody plus a thin gig strap. Thick-bodied or chambered guitars will strain the closure.

Detail 04

20 in body length

The bag is cut for a full-size body, so 3/4-size or travel guitars will shift around inside.

Detail 05

Economy padding

Enough to stop scuffs and light knocks. It will not absorb a drop onto concrete.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Measure lower bout, body depth and total length before ordering — no stretch here
  2. 02Nothing else is included: no strap, stand, cable or humidity control
  3. 03Don't leave a guitar in a hot car in this — soft bags offer no thermal buffer
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will this fit a Les Paul?

A standard Les Paul body is about 13 in wide and roughly 38-39 in long overall, so it usually fits the 15-1/2 in bout but check total length against your guitar.

02Can I fly with this bag?

Only as a carry-on if the airline allows it in the cabin. The padding is not built to protect a guitar as checked luggage.

03Does it fit a bass?

No. This is cut for electric guitar length; a bass body and 34 in scale neck exceed the 38 in total length.

04Is there padding on the headstock end?

It is a padded bag throughout, but at this price the padding is thin. Loosen strings slightly and avoid stacking anything on the neck area.

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
3-1/2 inch
Total Length
38 inch
Body Length
20 inch
2 detailsOther
Lower Bout
15-1/2 inch
Upper Bout
14-1/2 inch