Detail 01
5 pounds
Light enough to carry one-handed for a long walk, which is the whole reason to choose this over a wooden case.
Product detailSKU #1274228064216
GatorGL Lightweight Mandolin Case
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A five-pound mandolin case with a shaped A-style interior. Buy it if you carry a mandolin often and want protection without the weight of wood.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Walking, cycling or transit trips to rehearsals and sessions
- A-style mandolins measuring under 10 inches across the lower bout
- Players who want a small onboard pocket for picks and strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- F-style mandolins — a scroll won't clear the 7-inch upper bout
- Octave mandolins and mandolas; interior body length stops at 15 inches
- Checked baggage — five pounds of case is built for carrying
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
15-inch interior body length
The hard limit. Measure the mandolin's body alone, not the full instrument, before ordering.
Detail 03
10-inch lower bout, 7-inch upper bout
Cut for an A-style outline. A scroll or a wide upper bout will not seat properly in it.
Detail 04
27.75-inch interior total length
Covers a standard mandolin plus its headstock. Longer-necked relatives in the family run past it.
Detail 05
2.5 to 3-inch interior depth
Snug on body thickness. A high-arched top or a tall bridge can press against the lid when closed.
Detail 06
6 x 3 x 2-inch accessory space
Picks, a strap and a couple of string sets. Not enough for a tuner, capo and cables together.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your mandolin's body length, width and depth — the interior is shaped, not roomy
- 02F-style owners need a scroll-cut interior instead of this one
- 03Plan accessory storage around a single 6 x 3 x 2-inch pocket
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit an F-style mandolin?
No. The interior follows an A-style outline with a 7-inch upper bout. An F-style scroll needs a case shaped around it.
02How much does it weigh?
Five pounds empty. With a mandolin inside you're carrying roughly seven to eight pounds, which is why it works for walking.
03Does it fit an octave mandolin or mandola?
No. Interior body length is 15 inches and total interior length is 27.75 inches — mandolin-sized. Both of those instruments run longer.
04Is there room for accessories?
One compartment, 6 by 3 by 2 inches. Picks, strings and a strap fit fine. Adding a tuner and cables will crowd it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
10 detailsSize & weight
- Lower Bout Width
- 10 inch
- Weight
- 5
- Bottom Body Height
- 2.5 inch
- Headstock Length
- 7 inch
- Upper Bout Width
- 7 inch
- Body Total Length
- 15 inch
- Middle Body Width
- 10.5 inch
- Top Body Height
- 3 inch
- Headstock Width
- 5 inch
- Total Length
- 27.75 inch
2 detailsOther
- Exterior
- 30 inchx14 inchx5.25 inch
- Accessory Space
- 6 inchx3 inchx2 inch
