Detail 01
11 in. lower bout, 6-3/4 in. upper bout
Cut to standard F-style proportions. Measure your mandolin at both points before ordering — a small mismatch means rattle.
Product detailSKU #1274115039777
Musician's GearF-Style Mandolin Hardshell Case Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hardshell case sized for F-style mandolins. For players who transport an instrument regularly and want impact protection over the pack-light convenience of a gig bag.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging mandolin players loading in and out of vehicles
- Checked or overhead travel where a bag won't hold up
- Long-term storage protecting an instrument from knocks and dust
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- A-style mandolins — the scroll cutout leaves them shifting inside
- Players walking short distances who want light shoulder-carry
- Oversize or non-standard F-style bodies past 11 inch lower bout
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
28 in. overall length
Full instrument length including headstock. Anything longer than this will not close.
Detail 03
17 in. body length
Body cavity only. Confirms it's shaped for F-style, not the shorter, rounder A-style outline.
Detail 04
3-1/2 in. depth
Enough clearance for a standard arched mandolin back without pressing the top when latched.
Detail 05
Hardshell construction
Rigid shell resists crushing and top impacts. A gig bag won't survive being stacked under gear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure lower bout, upper bout and total length before ordering — F-style shapes vary
- 02Instrument, strap, strings and accessories are not included
- 03Check whether the interior compartment fits your tuner and picks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit an A-style mandolin?
It's shaped for F-style bodies with a scroll. An A-style will fit loosely and move in transit, which defeats the protection. Look for an A-style case instead.
02Is this safe to check on a flight?
It's a rigid hardshell, which is the minimum for checked baggage. Loosen the strings slightly and pack cloth around the headstock before checking.
03What are the actual interior dimensions?
11 in. lower bout, 6-3/4 in. upper bout, 17 in. body length, 28 in. overall, 3-1/2 in. deep. Measure your mandolin against all of these.
04Does it have a storage compartment?
Confirm accessory storage against the case in hand before you rely on it for picks, tuner and spare strings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 3-1/2 inch
- Overall Length
- 28 inch
- Body Length
- 17 inch
2 detailsOther
- Lower Bout
- 11 inch
- Upper Bout
- 6-3/4 inch
