Gator GWE-000AC

I have tried to be happy with this case and own one, ordered and return three times. They always had something not right, mostly scratches (ugly) and hit spots, unglued areas outside and dirt. The handle mounted not straight. Inside there were areas with no plush at the edges. The only good thing was the 000 guitar fits it very well. I am sad, I wanted that case, I am not try to buy it again. Sorry Gator. BUT !!! Last week (June 2022) I took my chances and ordered this case again and finally IT IS ALL RIGHT ! Sometimes You have to wait a while and then you will get a proper product.

I got this for an old 000-sized guitar. I took all necessary measurements to make sure it was a good fit. I didn't need an exceptionally sturdy case for transport, just something reasonably water proof and slightly more rugged than a gigbag to bring the guitar between my home and my studio. Also for storage with a humidified in the dry winters.

The case looks ok, nothing special.

The build quality is decent but not great. You get what you pay for. I would never use this case for touring with an expensive guitar. It's not nearly rugged enough for any long term abuse. Forget about sending this case on a plane. It's simply not made for that. This case is more suitable for transporting the guitar to studio sessions, rehearsals, etc. It offers protection against rain and minor bumps but any serious impact will most likely break both the case and the guitar. As for temperature changes this case will offer very limited protection. Maybe a little more than the thinnest types of gigbags but not nearly as much as say a Hiscox case.

The handle isn't the most comfortable I've tried. Fortunately guitars of this size aren't too heavy. The case is perfectly adequate for carrying my 000-guitar the 25 minute walk from my home to my studio but I wouldn't want to carry it around much longer than that. The case itself is slightly heavier than you might expect, which is typical for cheaper guitar cases.

If you want something that will protect your guitar from impact and temperature changes during transport you should look elsewhere and be prepared to pay a lot more. If you just want something cheap that offers a bit more protection than a gigbag you will probably be very happy with this case.