Choosing covers for guitars

Choosing a worthy case for your favorite guitar is a very responsible matter, on which the safety of the instrument will completely depend. Absolutely all guitars are afraid of various influences, therefore, they require careful maintenance - you need to observe the humidity regime all the time, take into account the temperature, protect the instrument from the influence of dust and any shock. The type of cover chosen will directly affect the observance of all these important factors.

If you consider yourself a real professional or are just trying to treat your amateur guitar as carefully and carefully as possible, then you already know that buying a case for such a popular instrument can be called a rather serious process.

This accessory, if chosen correctly, will fulfill many important tasks. It will serve for the most convenient movement of the guitar in the hands and careful transportation of it in transport. It will protect the instrument from many negative moments - it will protect it from sudden temperature changes, prevent dust from settling, save it from dirt or heavy rain.

A properly chosen case will guarantee its safety in case of frequent carrying or transportation of the guitar and will give you the opportunity to safely store the instrument at home or where rehearsals often take place.

A guitar case that will perform all its tasks with high quality can be called differently. These days, all kinds of cases used to store or carry guitars will differ from one another in many ways. The best in protective functions are considered to be quite rigid guitar cases, which have significant dimensions.

Rigid guitar storage can have several common names.

• Case - this is not a very large suitcase, which has a flat rectangular shape and dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of a guitar. Has a separate handle, most often used for carrying, not for storing the tool. The word itself was borrowed from the English lexicon.

• Wardrobe trunk - this is already a word borrowed from the French language. In translation, it means a special travel bag, basket or small suitcase with a certain number of pockets. The material for the wardrobe trunk is different: wood or plywood, metal or even thick waterproof cardboard. Differs in the property to perfectly keep its shape.

• Case - the German word meaning a small box with a tight lid or a special case for long-term storage, high-quality carrying and special protection of anything fragile.

Guitar cases are usually of several types.

• Waterproof (waterproof) - guarantee high-quality moisture protection.

• Heat-resistant (winter version of a warm bag) - can easily prevent unpleasant consequences for the tool in case of sudden temperature changes.

• Mechanical - these varieties will protect against serious damage in case of strong impact or any other mechanical impact that can damage the instrument.

• Soft - belong to the category of the most inexpensive and lightest, when compared with other types, they will have the lowest level of protection. That is why it is best to buy this kind of accessory in order to keep the instrument at home. In this case, he will really be saved from dust and minor damage.

• Semi-rigid - if you compare them with other products, these varieties more reliably protect the guitar from strong shocks, accidental drops, but do not guarantee 100% safety.

• Hard - the largest and heaviest to carry. Hard cases will reliably save the instrument from all sorts of unforeseen circumstances.

You can also find different materials for creating a cover - you can be sure of this just by visiting a specialized store.

For the top, certain types of materials are most often used.

• Polyester. It makes excellent cases for lightweight instruments. Polyester has excellent water repellency, which is why many musicians opt for polyester products.

• Nylon. Most often chosen for the manufacture of accessories for carrying the heaviest or oversized guitars. Nylon is distinguished by its strength, moisture-resistant characteristics.

• Teza is a special reinforced fabric. Ideally protects the tool from heavy rain and dirt.

• Tarpaulin - another type of reinforced material. Will not get wet, perfectly protect from dirt.

• Leather. Leather cases are most often chosen for acoustic type guitars. Vintage Soviet covers are especially in demand.

• Plastic covers not very much in demand due to their low shockproof properties. Plastic is often used as inserts in semi-rigid and rigid models.

For the inner lining in products for storing expensive guitars, the following are often used:

• spunbond is a non-woven material already known to many, rather thin and most often black;
• felt - non-woven synthetic material, very soft;
• flock - a material with a pile, is characterized by wear resistance.

Finished products must be selected clearly according to the size of the tool. Therefore, ideally, when choosing a suitable case, it is better to have a guitar with you - and immediately decide on the size on the spot. The thing is that if the case is too small, the guitar simply will not fit in it, which means that you will have to go to the store again to exchange the product. If the accessory chosen by you "by eye" turns out to be too large, then all its vaunted protective properties are equal to zero.

It is worth paying special attention to insulated accessories - they are able to protect against moisture (in the form of rain or snow), save the instrument from the effects of different temperatures. In such a case, the guitar will not be scared even by falling from a small height - the insulating layer will significantly soften the blow.

We list the materials that are most often used for insulation.

• Foam rubber. One of the most unreliable seals - it dries quickly and begins to crumble. On the other hand, it is able to prevent too sharp temperature changes and can protect against small mechanical shocks.

• Foam. It is much more rigid and conducts much less heat. At the same time, the foam is durable. Products with a foam seal are designed in such a way that, if necessary, a foam sheet can be quickly replaced with another one with your own hands.

And, of course, the external design of the cover is important. It can be plain, transparent, with a print or with an original pattern - it all depends on the taste of the owner of the instrument.

Always balance your goals with the money you have before buying an expensive accessory. If you need to constantly carry your guitar out into the street, you shouldn't opt ​​for a product that is too soft - it will not be able to save the guitar in a critical situation. If it suddenly starts pouring rain, someone inadvertently pushes you, or you yourself accidentally drop the guitar on the floor, the instrument will be damaged in the soft case.

Even a regular lightweight case will not be enough to store an ordinary student's classical guitar. Anyway, sooner or later, the young musician will take her out of the house, so his parents also need to provide for this moment. In winter, any tool will need reliable outdoor protection. This means that it is better to choose a winter guitar case with a serious layer of high-quality insulation.

It is also very important at the time of purchase to specify how many compartments your new case will have. It is advisable that there are enough of them for storing small guitar accessories. In certain models of products, there may even be an additional pocket for music books.

For musicians who make frequent flights, are constantly on the road, the best purchase will be a semi-rigid case. It will serve as an excellent addition to a beautiful insulated expensive case, which is very convenient for transporting or carrying in the hands of any expensive guitar, for example, a headless electric guitar.

At the same time, it is worth understanding: how many varieties of guitars can be counted in general, as many varieties of cases for them can be found. Acoustic guitar and bass guitar differ in parameters, for this reason, the covers for them will be different. If you are unsure of the best case for your instrument, consult a professional.

Before choosing the right case, consider the cost of your favorite guitar.

The straps and existing handles in the product should also be properly stitched, like the straps on a hiking backpack. And do not forget that a guitar case can directly emphasize your status, so it is better to choose modern and good models.