Detail 01
16.5 inch lower bout interior
Standard dreadnought width. Jumbos won't seat properly, and smaller bodies rattle around with nothing holding them still.
Product detailSKU #1274228064559
GatorGWE-DREAD 12 Hardshell Dreadnougtht /12 Guitar Case Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hardshell case cut for dreadnought and 12-string acoustics. For guitars that ride in a car, get gigged, or sit in long-term storage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging players hauling a dreadnought in a trunk or van
- 12-strings, whose longer headstocks crowd a standard six-string case
- Long-term storage where the guitar needs real impact protection
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Parlor, concert, or 3/4 bodies — they'll shift in the cavity
- Jumbo and larger bodies wider than 16.5 inches at the bout
- Anyone counting ounces; nine pounds empty adds up on foot
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
43 inch interior length
The extra length is what makes room for a 12-string headstock, where most six-string cases run out of space.
Detail 03
10 inch headstock pocket
Slotted and extended headstocks measure long. Check yours from the nut to the tip before ordering.
Detail 04
5.5 inch body depth at the lower bout
Deep-bodied dreadnoughts clear it. The shell narrows to 3 inches up top, hugging the waist and upper bout.
Detail 05
9 pounds empty
Most dreadnoughts add four to five pounds on top. Easy in a car, tiring on a long walk.
Detail 06
44 x 17.5 x 7 inch exterior
Measure your trunk, closet, or overhead storage. A hard shell doesn't compress to fit a tight space.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The case only — no strings, humidifier, strap, or stand inside
- 02Measure your lower bout and headstock length; 12-strings vary between builders
- 03A loose guitar rattles in transit; pad the gaps if yours sits small
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a regular six-string dreadnought fit?
Yes. The cavity is cut for a 16.5-inch dreadnought body. A six-string headstock is shorter, so you just get extra room at the top.
02Can I check this as luggage on a flight?
No. A hardshell handles knocks and drops in a car. Checked baggage needs an ATA-rated flight case with a fitted foam interior.
03Will a jumbo acoustic fit?
No. Jumbo bodies run wider than 16.5 inches at the lower bout and won't seat down into the cavity.
04How heavy is it with a guitar inside?
Nine pounds empty, so around 13 to 14 pounds loaded with a typical dreadnought. Manageable for short carries, noticeable on a long one.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
12 detailsSize & weight
- Body Middle Bout Width
- 11.75 inch
- Weight
- 9
- Bottom Body Height
- 5.5 inch
- Headstock End Height
- 5.5 inch
- Headstock Length
- 10 inch
- Headstock Start Height
- 5.5 inch
- Body Upper Bout Width
- 12 inch
- Body Total Length
- 22.25 inch
- Top Body Height
- 3 inch
- Body Lower Bout Width
- 16.5 inch
- Headstock Width
- 4.5 inch
- Total Length
- 43 inch
1 detailsOther
- Exterior
- 44 inch x 17.5 inch x 7 inch
