Generally speaking, the safest way to store a guitar is in its case—ideally, a good-quality hardshell, as opposed to a gig bag or ill-fitting chipboard case. As obvious as this might seem, if you have multiple guitars, don’t stack them one on top of another in their cases.
Herein, how do I know what size guitar case to buy?
1) With your guitar in a stand or laying flat, measure the overall length (very top to very bottom). 3) Measure the thickness of the body,both at the neck/body join and at bottom , Make sure to include any height above the top for tremolos,bridges pickups etc.
Simply so, how heavy is an acoustic guitar case? A guitar case is on average around 10 lbs or 4.5 kg. This means that your acoustic guitar with a case can be over 15 lbs(6.8 kg).
One may also ask, how long is a standard guitar case?
Dimensions for Acoustic Guitar Cases
| Model Name | HC-AG1 | HG-AG 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 45″ | 43 3/8″ |
| Lower Bout | 17 3/4″ | 17 1/4″ |
| Upper Bout | 13 7/8″ | 13 5/16″ |
| Depth (body) | 6 3/4″ | 5 1/2″ |
How much should I spend on a guitar case?
As a rule of thumb, you should be spending at least 6% – 15% of the total guitar price on a case either hardshell or gig bag.
Is it OK to lay a guitar flat?
Generally, laying the guitar flat (especially on concrete floor) is bad. Below are 6 reasons why laying guitar flat is bad: Accidental stepping. Laying guitar flat on the floor is prone to accidental stepping – especially in the dark when going to the toilet at night.
Should guitars be stored flat?
Storing guitars upright vs flat theoretically makes no difference to the guitar itself – providing the case fits and supports the guitar inside properly. If a case is lying flat and the body of the guitar inside has space under it, this will place upward pressure on the neck that can cause warping over time.
Should you Untune guitar after playing?
The Short Answer: Keep your guitar tuned up to pitch, especially if you play it regularly. There’s really no reason to detune a guitar that you play regularly and, in fact, it would be pretty inconvenient if you had to completely retune it every time you wanted to pick it up and play.
What are the dimensions of an acoustic guitar case?
Actual inside measurements: length 42.5 inches, lower bout: 16.5 inches, upper bout: 13.25 inches, body: 22 inches.
What does Dreadnought mean on a guitar?
What does a dreadnought guitar mean? A dreadnought guitar is a design invented by C.F. Martin & Company and it features a bolder and much larger body than other guitars have, with also a richer and louder tone.
Will a concert guitar fit in a dreadnought case?
If you look at a the outline of a GA, it fits within the outline of a dreadnought (and about same body depth). So yes, it should physically fit, but that doesn’t mean it will fit correctly.