Mono Case M80 on 17 Archtops

jorgemg1984 · #1 11-11-2011, 08:00 PM

Anyone knows if they fit? They seem much easier to carry than a Reunion Blues...

I am talking about this model (the dreadnought)

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bborzell · #2 11-12-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jorgemg1984

Anyone knows if they fit? They seem much easier to carry than a Reunion Blues...

I am talking about this model (the dreadnought)

:: MONO ::

I have an 8 string resonator in a Mono M80. Can't recall the lower bout width, I'll check it tomorrow.

AlohaJoe · #3 11-12-2011, 02:13 AM

I have a Mono M80. My full size archtops (17 1/4") will NOT fit in it. They're late 40's Epiphone, long-scale and the case/bag is too tight and a bit short for them. I bought it for 16" guitars and it fits them well... I like it. The bigger guitars go in a Levy's.

jorgemg1984 · #4 11-12-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bborzell

I have an 8 string resonator in a Mono M80. Can't recall the lower bout width, I'll check it tomorrow.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

jorgemg1984 · #5 11-12-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AlohaJoe

I have a Mono M80. My full size archtops (17 1/4") will NOT fit in it. They're late 40's Epiphone, long-scale and the case/bag is too tight and a bit short for them. I bought it for 16" guitars and it fits them well... I like it. The bigger guitars go in a Levy's.

Thats too bad... I really wanted mine to fit! Its a Guild X-500... I have two bags here that are 16 but the guitars mans to fit just right there...

Anyone has managed to fit a 17 archtop on one of these?

mattymel · #6 11-12-2011, 11:14 AM

I have a 40' Epi Deluxe that WON'T fit in the MONO dreadnought case. It was close (I got it zippered) but it looked like a bad idea. However I would be surprised if a Guild wouldn't fit. I'm guessing any L5 sized guitar would fit fine. Epis are just a little bit bigger on the lower bout. Baby got back!!!

jorgemg1984 · #7 11-12-2011, 12:00 PM

I really wish the Mono fitted - it seems the perfect gig bag... anyone else tried?

This one also seems good - asked about measuremens and I am waiting for a reply!

The Musicroom | GSX5JK Tribal Planet Jumbo / Jazz Guitar Bag Black

cosmic gumbo · #8 11-12-2011, 12:24 PM

I really wished my tuba would fit inside one, but I guess it's for 16" guitars...

jorgemg1984 · #9 11-12-2011, 02:53 PM

Anyone tried one of these?

Gator Cases is the manufacturer of musical instrument and audio visual cases - Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Lightweight Case (GL-JUMBO)

Same weight as a Reunion Blues, seems to protect the guitar a lot and its 110€ cheaper... I have several Gator Bags for other purposes and love them all.

bob32069 · #10 11-12-2011, 03:52 PM

I have an M80 that I use for a Guild x-170 which is a 16 inch bout guitar. It is a snug, perfect fit. I just tried a 17 inch bout thinline semi-hollow and it would NOT fit. So M80 dreadnought is not the way to go for anything larger than 16 inch bout.

jorgemg1984 · #11 11-12-2011, 04:18 PM

Bob that's exactly what I needed to know! Thank you so much - you avoided me buying a wrong product. I will get a Mono Semi-Hollow for my 335 and my Ovation and a Blues Continental for my X-500 and my Brazilian Acoustic.

Don't know why but the Gator doesn't seem so sturdy... and my Guild X-500 is really something I love and need good protection and I do need to carry it on a gig bag unfortunately.

jorgemg1984 · #12 11-24-2011, 06:08 PM

Update: Got the RB Continental. My Guild X-500 fits in there but it's still a tight fit... this guitar is HUGE!

But the guitar does fit and the bag is great - very sturdy, you can kick the bag and nothing happens to the guitar. It's also fairly light, perfect to carry valuable guitars like my Guild to classes, reharsals, gigs... It's a little tall on the back but nothing relevant for me.

My hardcase and regular gig bag are useless now... I will buy also a Mono for my 335, I can report then.