Mono M80 Guitar Jet Black

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Crafted only from the highest quality of materials, tested for their extreme resistance to both abrasion and the elements, Mono have covered this Stealth case in a water-resistant 'Sharkskin' material, finished with a matt polyurethane sheen for a superbly minimal look. So, you’ve opted for an angular axe, and now it’s time to leave the house. SKB’s 63 case offers protection for your Explorer, Firebird, Warrior, Kelly or similarly sharp guitar, which is important given that these designs not only feature plenty of precarious peninsular’s, but they often protrude further than your average Strat or Tele. They tend to be longer too, so cramming it into a standard gigbag won’t work.

All hard cases should be more weatherproof than their gigbag cousins, so a touch of rain or snow shouldn’t trouble your guitar too much. However, standard models are far from waterproof, so if you live in a location where torrential downpours are the norm, or you busk from a canoe, then buy yourself a waterproof case – which could basically double up as a canoe too (Guitar World does not recommend trying this). It’ll feature proper watertight seals and a relief valve to purge any unwanted build-up in pressure as climatic conditions change. Hard cases have one major benefit, and it very much says it on the tin. Hard cases are hard! Built from traditional solid materials and shaped internally so your instrument can’t move an inch, they are undoubtedly a better form of protection than a soft gigbag. So, before removing or replacing your guitar, always steady the lid, or you risk damaging your beloved instrument with the very thing you bought to protect it. Case closed. How we choose the best guitar casesHard cases are sensational when it comes to protecting your guitars, with their resilient outer, opening to a plush, lined interior, in which your shred machine can slumber. There are typically two types of hard cases, one which mirrors the shape of your instrument – albeit more bulbous – and the other being a large rectangle. Neither is better than the other, though the shaped cases will usually be perfectly sized for your instrument, ensuring there is absolutely no movement internally from your instrument. Some of the rectangular cases will also have a cut out inside for your guitar to fit perfectly, however this isn’t always the case. Read more about our rating system, how we choose the gear we feature, and exactly how we test each product. Related buyer's guides Case bite usually occurs in that split second when your gorgeous guitar is not fully in the case and not fully out. It’s the midway, no-man’s land that strikes fear into the hearts of all guitarists who love their instruments a little more than is strictly healthy. Finally, there’s a terrible condition associated with cases that has been known to make grown men cry. Case bite – the ultimate own goal. First and foremost, we are guitarists, and we want other players to find the right product for them. So we take into careful consideration everything from budget to feature set, ease of use and durability to come up with a list of what we can safely say are the best guitar cases and gigbags on the market right now.

We love Mono cases as they look very cool and offer great protection. This is what MONO say about M80-2G Guitar Case The Mono M80-2G is designed to house two Guitars in Mono's unique design gig bags. The Mono M80 Gig bags bridge the gap between the protection offered from hard cases and the light weight nature of gig bags. Take into account how often you currently move your instrument (or intend to) and that will inform what level of protection your instrument needs. It may be that different occasions call for different protection. Hard case vs gigbag? Commuting just got infinitely easier. The newly designed FREERIDE™ Wheel System lets you strap on attachable wheels to the bottom of the case, giving you the option to travel with it seamlessly. Keep the wheels on for convenience, or remove them when not in use, the choice is yours. Cutting Edge Materials

Integral ABS panels deliver hardcase protection at a fraction of the weight. (MONO cases weigh in at about 75% less than their hardcase counterparts.) The reinforced outer shell of the Vertigo™ absorbs and deflects hard impact away from the vulnerable areas of the guitar.