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SKBATA Electric Guitar Case With Open Cavity

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A hard-shell flight case for a single electric guitar, built for touring or shipping rather than car-to-gig runs. Buy it if the guitar travels rough.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Touring players checking a guitar as airline baggage
  • Shipping an instrument where a gig bag won't do
  • Backline storage between rooms and load-ins

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who walk or bike to rehearsal — 19 lb empty
  • Acoustics, basses, or anything past 45 inches long
  • Anyone wanting a padded fit straight out of the box

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.

SKB ATA Electric Guitar Case With Open Cavity construction detail

Detail 01

Open cavity interior

No molded guitar-shaped nest. You cut or add your own foam so the case fits your specific body shape.

Detail 02

19 pounds empty

Case plus guitar lands near 28-30 lb, close to typical airline checked-bag limits before you pack anything else.

Detail 03

45 inch exterior length

Fits most standard electrics. Measure your guitar tip to tip first — long headstocks and extended scales get tight.

Detail 04

6.5 inch exterior depth

Deep enough to clear a Les Paul-style carved top or a thick body without the lid pressing down.

Detail 05

1.5 inch lid depth vs 4 inch base

Shallow lid, deep base. The guitar sits low in the shell and the lid closes over it rather than splitting the depth.

Detail 06

17.25 inch exterior width

Widest point clears most double-cutaway and offset bodies. Very wide semi-hollows are worth measuring.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Foam is not included in an open cavity — budget for it
  2. 02Measure your guitar's length, width, and depth before ordering
  3. 03Weigh case plus guitar against your airline's checked limit
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Product questions

Before you decide

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

01Does it come with foam inside?

No. Open cavity means an empty shell. You supply and cut foam to match your guitar, which is the point — you get a custom fit instead of a generic molded one.

02Will an acoustic guitar fit?

It's built for electric guitar dimensions. Acoustic bodies are deeper and wider than the 6.5 inch depth and 17.25 inch width allow.

03How much does it weigh with a guitar in it?

The case alone is 19 pounds. Add a typical 8 to 10 pound electric plus foam and you're near 30 pounds total.

04Can I check this on a flight?

It's an ATA-style case built for that kind of handling. Confirm your airline's size and weight rules, since 45 inches exceeds standard checked-bag length on some carriers.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
7 detailsSize & weight
Base Depth
4 inch
Exterior Depth
6.5 inch
Exterior Length
45 inch
Product Weight
19 pounds
Weight
19
Exterior Width
17.25 inch
Lid Depth
1.5 inch