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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

Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars and more. The Traditional Guitar Series Features a Plethora of Fitment Options, each with an Ergonomic Handle for Balance and Comfort Built from Heavy-Duty Plywood Wrapped in a Rugged Tolex PVC Providing a Safe, Water Resistant Home For Your Guitar Features ultra-durable 3-ply plywood with a black Tolex PVC exterior. The ergonomic handle offers a balanced and comfortable grip. The Traditional Guitar series features chrome-plated latches, one being key lockable. Thick plush lining cushions your guitar with a storage compartment adding neck support. The Traditional Wood Series Cases offer over (17) Fitment options!

Closure Type: Latch


Wheel Type: Double spinner


Handle Type: Web Handle


Number of Compartments: 1


Color: Black


Style Name: 6/12 String Dreadnought


Pattern: Guitar


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 18.25"L x 6.5"W x 45"H


Item Weight: 9.8 Pounds


Size: 12 String Dreadnought


Material Type: Hardsided


Brand Name: Gator


Manufacturer Warranty Description: 2-Year Warranty


UPC: 716408504599


Global Trade Identification Number: 99


Manufacturer: Gator Cases


Manufacturer Part Number: HGA GWE-DREAD12


Model Number: GWE-DREAD 12


Unit Count: 1.00 Count


Item Type Name: Acoustic Guitar Case


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  • Good quality, durable
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
I bought this for my Ibanez acoustic and it fits like a glove. That's a robust case that is very sturdy and durable and it looks nice. Good value for the money. I'm sure it will last a lot on time.
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2026 by J. Hazlett

  • Perfect Fit! Perfect Fit!
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
D’Angelico Premier Fulton LS Acoustic-Electric 12 string guitar. Very well built quality case, plush lining, heavy duty fasteners. Holder for extra strings, capo, etc. Fits like a glove- like it was custom built! Great price. Very pleased.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2026 by Docjoe

  • WONDERFUL case
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
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.

  • Sturdy, but snug fit
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
High quality, sturdy case. A little snug on my Fender 12 string, but closes with a little bit of extra effort
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026 by J. D. Bader

  • Great case for 12-string acoustic guitar
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
Perfect case for my Taylor 150ce 12-string acoustic/electric guitar.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026 by Adam

  • 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

  • Sturdy as hell
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
I feel like this thing would take a bullet. Not that I'm gonna test that, but still... Solid construction and no cheap hardware. Definitely worth the money. Fits my Ibanez and Fender guitars very nicely.
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2026 by Verified Purchaser

  • Hard case, but latch on bottom did not make it a year.
Style: 6/12 String Dreadnought Pattern Name: Guitar
Bought this case for my wife who is progressing in playing the guitar and wanted case to protect the instrument. The latch is positioned so case can be used without it working. It pulled off of base which is secured to the case because it has four pieces that are bent into place under the part that is riveted to the case. I called to see if they could tell me how to re-secure it and they told me to contact the warranty department. They were very polite and I even emailed back to ask how to reattach it, and Ryan said he would research it and get back to me. In the mean time they sent a new latch which has no instruction on how to re-attach it. Nice to send the latch, but it is useless as they sent no screws or rivets to attach it. Another company with polite people and the inability to resolve the problem. Sad part is that after seeing they would back their product, I ordered another case for another guitar before the new latch came with no directions or way to secure it. Guess I am one of those suckers who believed the problem would be resolved. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2018 by Joan Bast

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