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Gator Cases Traditonal Series Hard-Shell Wood Case for 6 or 12-String Dreadnought Style Acoustic Guitars, (GWE-DREAD 12)

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Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought


Pattern Name: Guitar


Features

  • Fits popular models of 6 string and 12 string acoustic guitars made by manufacturers such as Gibson, Fender, Yamaha, Epiphone, Takamine, Washburn and many others
  • Interior Dimensions: Body Length: 23.5(59.69cm), Body Height: 6.5 (16.51cm), Lower Bout Width: 16.5"(41.91cm), Middle Bout Width: 12.5"(31.75cm) Upper Bout Width: 13"(33.02cm) Overall Length: 43.5(110.49cm)
  • Ultradurable plywood construction with Black Tolex PVC covering stands up to years of use and abuse
  • Ergonomic handle offers a comfortable grip, perfectly balancing the weight of your instrument
  • Larger Headstock Area to Fit Both 6 or 12 String Acoustic Guitars

Description

The Gator Cases GWE Series of wooden guitar cases combine great protection with affordability. The durable plywood construction of the GWE series guitar case has a Tolex covering that provides protection against the damages, dings, and bumps that can occur between gigs. The GWE series guitar cases also come with standard locking latches for extra security. The GWE series wooden guitar cases also features a stylish contrast stitching that gives the cases a traditional wooden guitar case look. The amazing features don’t stop at the exterior, the interior has a soft padded plush interior with a generously large lidded accessory compartment and as well as a padded neck rest to hold the guitar in place during travel. The GWE-DREAD 12 is made for 6 or 12 string acoustic guitars; the interior dimensions are Body Length: 22.5” Body Height: 5.5” Lower Bout Width: 16.88” Middle Bout Width: 13.13” Upper Bout Width: 13.63” Overall Length: 43.5”.Fits popular models such as Alvarez Artist Series AD60K Dao, AD60S, AD70S, AD80SSB, Dean Traditional AK48, Epiphone AJ-1, AJ-200S, Dove, Hummingbird, Masterbilt AJ500M, AJ500R, DR500RA, Fender DG-8S, FA100, Sonoran S, Gibson Dove VCS, 1960’s J-45, Hummingbird, Iron Mountain AJ, J-45, Godin 5th Avenue Jazz, 5th Avenue Kingpin, Gretsch G4510, G5013CE, Guild GAD-30R, GAD-40C, GAD-C2, Martin Cowboy V, D12-28, D12X1, D-15, D-15M, D-16EGT, D-17M D-18, D-1GT, D-28, D-35, D-41, D-42, Takamine G320, G340, G360S, GN10-NS, Gn20CE-NS, GN30, GN51, GN71CE, Taylor 310, 320, 520, 524, 526, 810, 814, 816, 110, 114ce, 210, 214, 310, 314, 324, 410, 510, 514, 516, 520as well as many other popular 6 or 12 string acoustic guitar models made by Taylor, Martin, Washburn, Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, Takamine, Yamaha, and Cordoba . Always measure your instrument before purchase to ensure a proper fit. Gator Cases is known for manufacturing innovative products designed to protect! We offer a wide range of products with a variety of available sizes, materials, and protection levels, for all types of instruments and gear including Frameworks stands, Rackworks install racks and accessories, and Protechtor drum cases. It isn’t hard to find a great reason why Gator should be the brand you trust to protect your equipment for life!

Item Weight: 10.35 pounds


Product Dimensions: 45 x 18.25 x 6.5 inches


Item model number: GWE-DREAD 12


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 16, 2004


Color Name: Black


Number of Strings: 12


Material Type: Hardsided


Size: 12 String Dreadnought


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Style: Triple O Acoustic Pattern Name: Guitar
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025 by gregory young
    • WONDERFUL case
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I can't say enough good about this case. I bought this for my 50 year old Yamaha 12-string. The fit is not quite like a skintight glove - there might be 1/2 inch on either side of the upper bout, but I'm delighted - I had the guitar in its original hard case all these years, and this fits better and has much better padding than that original hard case. For comparison: My children gave me a Fender 6-string (without a case) for my birthday, and I bought another case, for $1 less, for the Fender. THERE IS NO COMPARISON in the quality of the cases. I was really picky about the measurements, and I bought a Fender case for this Fender 6-string, and the fit was really good (the 6-string in this GATOR case has extra headroom. So for fit, I made the right choice for each guitar. But, if you want strength in build and latches, the GATOR case is the case to buy. I didn't want identical cases (I wanted to be able to tell the guitars apart by just looking at the case, and I was very focused about fit) but I'm sorry I didn't just buy two of these and add a decal or two to the one holding the 6-string, as a way to distinguish between guitars. This is a FANTASTIC case, ESPECIALLY since circumstances were such that these two cases arrived a week apart, so comparison was inevitable! BTW: I bought the other for two reasons, fit and because I liked that there was a latch at the lowest end of the neck, near the handle. I didn't realize there would NOT be the standard two latches along the lower bout part of the case. So while both cases use 4 latches, on this GATOR case, there are two latches along the side, and two along the bottom (the lower bout), and that arrangement seems more secure. The latch near the handle appealed to me as a point of strength, but the GATOR case offers greater strength in every aspect of its construction. I LOVE this case. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020 by Margaret I.
    • Great case for the value!
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
Just got the case today, seems to be good quality and arrived in good condition. Wanted to make a note that it fits the Taylor 114CE and the Martin D-10E. Hope that helps someone!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2025 by LNM
    • Fit a 3/4 guitar fine
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My old 3/4 small sized guitar had been sitting in my closet for a while, getting in my way, and I wanted to be able to protect it from dust as well as be able to stack it on a shelf without damaging it. A hard case seemed like a much better solution than the other soft cases for this. The price was a bit high for my taste. I wish there were some cheaper hard case options but this seemed like the best option out there. The inside of the case is very nice and soft, with a convenient compartment to store a tuner etc. It has 3 clasps on one side and 1 clasp on the other. The middle of the three clasps has a lock on it. So while outside of the case to me looks like pleather that will degrade over time, the description says it's Tolex PVC which is supposed to be very durable and waterproof. I don't know yet about the longevity but I do see a lot of damaged photos in other reviews so I feel skeptical. Maybe it takes a really hard beating to damage the case but I am not sure. We'll see how it holds up over time. I'm really not too concerned personally as I just want it to be protected and don't care about scuffs. One last concern is the warning on another review that a chemical on this can cause cancer. I assume that it's probably some kind of fire retardant chemical. I'm hoping the exposure will be minimal as it will sit in the back of a closet and I think that many other things we're already exposed to have this chemical like mattresses etc. But I kind of wish they'd put this warning more prominently in the description. Overall the case looks nice. It does the job. I might have bought a different one if I'd noticed the cancer warning though. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022 by Kt Kt
    • Despite some surprises, it protects my guitar and is a good value for the money.
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
I received this about six weeks ago and it's been fine. It's sturdy and attractively built. It's a bit heavy, but it's made of wood and you can expect that. When the case arrived, I understood immediately why some reviewers complained about damage to their cases. It was packed in a large rectangular box with no cushioning in it whatsoever. During shipping, the case would just have bounced around the shipping box. I was lucky there was no damage. The case was a little difficult to open it the first time because one of the latches was stuck. A quick twist with a screwdriver took care of the problem and it's worked perfectly since. The inside of the case is very nice. It's well padded and fits my 12-string guitar perfectly. Some reviewers have complained that their case didn't match the advertised measurements, but I found my case to be correctly sized. The storage compartment is large and can hold what I need it to hold. Overall, I'm happy with the case and found it to be a good value for the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2025 by Joe
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