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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: Boom Microphone Stand With a Telescoping Boom Arm


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 many 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.

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: Stainless Steel


Size: 12 String Dreadnought


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    • Well built and perfect fit
Style: Triple O Acoustic Pattern Name: Guitar
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This case is a perfect fit for my Martin 000-15SM which came with a soft case. The soft cases are lightweight which is a plus but they don’t provide the protection of a hard case. The soft case also uses a zipper which makes it harder to get into versus using latches. This Gator case is built well with 5 latches; one is keyed. There were no defects. It has a roomy compartment for picks, capos and tuners. The area below the headstock has plenty of room for the strap. I’m surprised at how good this case is for this price. The interior lining is very soft and cushy. I highly recommend this case for 000 guitars, especially the 000-15SM! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 by Hank Raine Hank Raine
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Very nice case, high quality buckles and liner, handle seems sturdy too. Fits my Gretsch Jim Dandy concert model perfectly.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2026 by Dave Dave
    • 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.
    • Fit a 3/4 guitar fine
Style: 3/4" Size Acoustic Pattern Name: Guitar
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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
    • Perfect Fit!
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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 by Docjoe Docjoe
    • Quality Hardshell Case from Gator
Style: Triple O Acoustic Pattern Name: Guitar
Review Image by Diana P Diana P
I needed a case for my new Sigma acoustic guitar, 000/OM body size. Another Sigma owner here on the Amazon Q & A said this Gator case (model GWE-000AC Hard-Shell Wood Case for Martin Acoustic Guitars Black) fit his Sigma perfectly. I took a chance and am very pleased at the fit and condition of the brand new case. Very plush and nicely padded. Not a scratch on it. Gator is a very reputable brand and I have owned their cases in the past. My only issues are that it's gone up quite a bit in price and as such it's not as much of a value as it once was. The case is lighter weight than other hard cases I've owned; while it seems less durable and robust that a Martin, Taylor or TKL case, some people might like to save on weight and give up a little strength. My other issue with the case is the latches feel kind of cheap and lightweight and I wonder about longer term opening and closing. I'm glad I'm only using this case to store my guitar in the closet. Overall, I recommend this case and it is a quality product as long as you use it for its intended purpose (i.e., not a flight case). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023 by Diana P Diana P
    • Great product
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Great case, I have bought several of these over the years for different guitars and they hold up. They are durable with solid latches and great interior padding. I highly recommend Gator cases.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2025 by Craig Malita
    • Broken latch
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I was waiting so long for this to arrive and when I got it, case was put in a box without any protection and one of latches is broken!! It was expensive! Ugh!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2026 by Deidra Nunn

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