I’ve always been fascinated by guitar cases. If you have any in your collection that you’d like to share, please go ahead!
I’ve personally owned quite a few different cases, but man… The sky’s truly the limit. I saw a recent custom build acoustic that got a case from Jeff Hoffee… Holy smoke, the case costs more than the Oxnard D-40 I recently bought. I guess if you’re spending ungodly amounts of money for a custom guitar, it’d be worth it. But, honestly, I wonder if I were traveling, would I even consider putting such a work of art (the Hoffee case, that is) in airplane luggage? I guess maybe if I were a gigging musician with guitar(s) of unspeakable value… Anyway, check these out.
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Personally, I’d think a properly fitted Hiscox or SKB (iSeries) case -- or a Pelican case fitted with foam for your guitar of choice, very similar to the SKB — would be the way to go on an airplane or other mode of travel. Particularly on the road with various people potentially handling the gear.
The wickedest case I ever owned was a mid-90s Guild custom shop case (green lining, alligator cover). That thing weighed about 20 pounds without the guitar in it. Good protection, but mon dieu... too heavy to schlep around.
My favorite case in my current stable is the Humicase that came with my D-40. Beautifully constructed, I like the textured exterior, and it’s a really good fit for the D-40. I like my older TKL cases, and the TKL case latches are far superior to the Humicase, but I’m a fan. We’ll see how the Humicase wears.
I’ve personally owned quite a few different cases, but man… The sky’s truly the limit. I saw a recent custom build acoustic that got a case from Jeff Hoffee… Holy smoke, the case costs more than the Oxnard D-40 I recently bought. I guess if you’re spending ungodly amounts of money for a custom guitar, it’d be worth it. But, honestly, I wonder if I were traveling, would I even consider putting such a work of art (the Hoffee case, that is) in airplane luggage? I guess maybe if I were a gigging musician with guitar(s) of unspeakable value… Anyway, check these out.

Acoustic Guitar Cases | Hoffee Carbon Fiber Cases
Our flight-worthy custom cases are available in different sizes to accommodate guitars from 13-inches to 17-inches wide, and interiors hand-fitted to your specific instrument. Each Hoffee Case features a composite shell built of genuine carbon fiber - not a fake printed look-alike. Shells are...

Personally, I’d think a properly fitted Hiscox or SKB (iSeries) case -- or a Pelican case fitted with foam for your guitar of choice, very similar to the SKB — would be the way to go on an airplane or other mode of travel. Particularly on the road with various people potentially handling the gear.
The wickedest case I ever owned was a mid-90s Guild custom shop case (green lining, alligator cover). That thing weighed about 20 pounds without the guitar in it. Good protection, but mon dieu... too heavy to schlep around.
My favorite case in my current stable is the Humicase that came with my D-40. Beautifully constructed, I like the textured exterior, and it’s a really good fit for the D-40. I like my older TKL cases, and the TKL case latches are far superior to the Humicase, but I’m a fan. We’ll see how the Humicase wears.
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