Soft Case Too Small?

[pawlowski6132]

So, I don't have any experience with soft cases. I bought the biggest one I could find. Internally, it's 5" deep. The body of my guitar is 3 3/8". With the arch and bridge, the case doesn't fall closed on it's own. I have to to apply some pressure to get it zipped and it's pretty snug. I feel like I'd have to find a case that's 7" deep to fit 'perfectly'. It's also brand new so nice and extra fluffy.

Is this normal?? I feel like maybe I'm putting too much pressure on the bridge and top. But, then again, it's prolly a fraction of the pressure from the strings.

Right????

[Mick-7]

That case looks a bit too small, but as you suggested, it's heavily padded and may just need time to settle in.

A dreadnought acoustic guitar case should work. I'd measure the dimensions of your guitar and match them with the specs of cases sold online.

After poring over the TKL website, I took a chance on this case on Good Will (which is very nice), my guitar fit but with barely a millimeter to spare -- TKL Guitar Black Hard Case | ShopGoodwill.com

[pawlowski6132]

A dreadnought acoustic guitar case should work. I'd measure the dimensions of your guitar and match them with the specs of cases sold online.

Thanx. I did that and this is what I got.

LoL!

[Mick-7]

Thanx. I did that and this is what I got. LoL!

It is very heavily padded, suitable for a guitar funeral.... may it rest in peace!

[garybaldy]

If it's any help the case for my Loar 700 is externally 7.5" deep at the lower bout tapering to 6" at the heel and remains at 6" at the headstock. It's a perfect fit.
BTW your case looks of good quality and you have a lovely guitar.

[pawlowski6132]

Thanks everyone externally at six and a half inches so I guess I have to wait for the padding to compress a bit maybe I'll start to mold to my guitar a little bit more.

If you're curious here's what I ended up getting.

RB Expedition Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Case

[garybaldy]

Thanks everyone externally at six and a half inches so I guess I have to wait for the padding to compress a bit maybe I'll start to mold to my guitar a little bit more.

If you're curious here's what I ended up getting.

RB Expedition Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Case

Have you tried the 3 storey drop test yet?!!

[Freddels]

I thought RB had an archtop specific case. Maybe they discontinued it as I don't see it on their website.

[pawlowski6132]

Have you tried the 3 storey drop test yet?!!

No. Likely though I will go through slammed in the car door or accidentally kicked down the stairs test.