A gig bag, also called a soft case, is a padded fabric guitar bag with a shoulder strap and accessory pocket, made for lessons, rehearsals and everyday carrying.
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About Guitar Gig Bags
A gig bag is a soft, padded guitar bag built for everyday use. It keeps your instrument safe from scratches, light knocks and the weather while staying light enough to sling over your shoulder on the way to lessons, rehearsals or a local gig. SWAMP stocks gig bags to suit electric, acoustic, classical and bass guitars, along with smaller sizes for 3/4 and mini guitars.
Our gig bags feature tough nylon or polyester exteriors with padded interiors, carry handles and shoulder straps, and most include an accessory pocket for leads, tuners, straps and sheet music. If your guitar faces rougher treatment, such as frequent gigging, stacking in a van or air travel, step up to a rigid case from our guitar hard cases range, or browse the full guitar cases collection to compare both styles.
Guitar Gig Bag FAQs
Is a gig bag the same as a guitar bag or soft case?
Yes. Gig bag, guitar bag and soft case all describe the same thing: a padded fabric bag that protects a guitar during transport. The term gig bag is the most common among players, while soft case distinguishes it from a rigid hard case.
How much protection does a gig bag provide?
A quality padded gig bag protects against scratches, bumps, dust and light rain, which covers most day-to-day transport. It will not protect against crushing or heavy impacts, so use a hard case if the guitar travels in checked luggage or a packed trailer.
Will an electric guitar gig bag fit an acoustic guitar?
Usually not. Acoustic bodies are deeper and wider than most electric guitars, so the bag styles are cut differently. Choose a bag matched to your guitar type and size, including 3/4 or mini options for smaller instruments.
