Detail 01
15 inch lower bout
The hard ceiling. Measure your guitar's widest point across the body; anything over this will not close.
Product detailSKU #1274228064073
GatorGW-Classic Laminated Wood Classical Guitar Case Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hardshell laminated wood case cut for full-size classical guitars. For nylon-string players who move an instrument often and want real crush protection.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Full-size classical guitars measuring about 15 inches at the lower bout
- Gigging players loading a nylon-string into car trunks and vans
- Long-term storage where a soft bag offers no structural protection
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Dreadnoughts and jumbos — their lower bouts run wider than 15 inches
- Walking or transit commutes where a backpack-style gig bag is easier
- Players counting every pound; wood shells weigh more than foam
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
20 inch body length
Shorter-bodied 3/4 or student classicals will shift inside. Pad the gaps or size down.
Detail 03
3.75 inch body height
Depth clearance at the body. Deep-backed guitars or a bulging preamp can press against the lid.
Detail 04
11.75 inch upper bout, 11.50 inch waist
Shoulder and waist fit matter as much as the lower bout. A wide-waisted guitar binds going in.
Detail 05
41.5 inch total length
Overall footprint. Check it against your trunk depth, closet shelf, and any overhead bin you plan to use.
Detail 06
Laminated wood shell
Resists denting and crushing far better than padded nylon, at the cost of weight and bulk.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure all three bouts, body length and depth before ordering — fit is unforgiving
- 02Add a case humidifier separately if you store a nylon-string through dry winters
- 03Wood absorbs heat and moisture; don't leave it in a hot car
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will my dreadnought acoustic fit?
Not reliably. This is cut to classical dimensions — 15 inch lower bout, 11.5 inch waist, 20 inch body length. Most dreadnoughts are wider and deeper than that.
02Does a 3/4 size classical fit?
It will go in, but it will move around. Body length here is 20 inches; a smaller guitar leaves gaps you need to pad, or choose a case matched to its size.
03Can I check it on a flight?
A rigid wood case handles baggage far better than a gig bag, but no case is rated for it. Loosen the strings and pad around the headstock if you do.
04Will a cutaway nylon-string with a preamp fit?
Body depth clearance is 3.75 inches. Measure your guitar at its deepest point, including any preamp housing that sits proud of the side, before ordering.
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
- 3.75 inch
- Total Length
- 41.5 inch
- Body Length
- 20 inch
3 detailsOther
- Lower Bout
- 15 inch
- Upper Bout
- 11.75 inch
- Middle Bout
- 11.50 inch
