Gator GBE-EXTREME-1 Gig Bag vs Protec Gold Series Hollowbody Gig Bag

Buy the Gator GBE-EXTREME-1 for a Flying V, Explorer or Warlock. Its 47.5-inch interior and 18.5-inch lower bout fit those wide, long bodies, and the 10mm foam and 600-denier nylon handle bumps and damp. The Protec Gold Series CF229 is the better pick for a standard hollowbody or semi-hollow electric: thicker padding and a soft lining suit a carved top, and its 3.96 lb build feels more substantial than the Gator's 1.8 lb. Neither is a hard case, so neither survives a thrown amp or a cargo hold.

• Choose the Gator GBE-EXTREME-1 if you play a pointed or oversized electric like a Flying V, Explorer or Warlock and want a light bag with backpack straps and a big accessory pocket.
• Choose the Protec Gold Series CF229 if you carry a hollowbody or semi-hollow electric and want thicker padding and a soft lining around a carved top.