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Protecting your Fender guitar so it retains it's beauty and value will require a case as soon as possible or you risk almost certain damage as you move from place to place.Trust me, I have thirty years of experience and learned my lesson well the hard way! Let's take a look at Fender gig bags as one way of protecting your Fender guitar from that harsh world out there.

The gig bag in general has come along way over the years using modern materials that are more rugged and long lasting. This is important because any small compromise to the material, especially in the seams, can allow moister to enter the case without being noticed. Over time this can have a detrimental effect on your guitar especially if you are storing it for any length of time. A quality gig bag will have seams that are rolled and double stitched and the stress points will be reinforce.

A gig bag should also be padded to offer the best protection possible for your guitar against heavier impacts that can cause dings and dents. This is where the hard shell case has an advantage. Though heavier and more cumbersome it can take severe handling better than a gig bag. At least this has been my experience over the years. Besides internal padding a quality gig bag shoulder strap is often padded. If you carry your guitar any distance you will be glad your gig bag has this feature.

Another thing to look for is storage compartments. Does the gig bag offer places to carry your strap and your music? This may seem like a small thing but you will be glad you don't have to carry these items separately as it becomes a real drag over time. Gig bags should have more than one compartment on them to store soft items such as these. Don't store items like foot pedals or other hard items in your gig bag as they can put pressure marks on your guitar if something heavy is pushed up against the gig bag!

An advantage of purchasing a Fender gig bag as opposed to a generic gig bag is fit. You can purchase a Fender gig bag that was custom made for the model guitar that you own. This is the best way to go, in my opinion, because your Fender guitar fits perfectly in the case it was designed for leaving no extra room for it to move around while being transported. Remember, any movement increases the risk of damage to your guitar.