Overview:
This bag is designed for acoustic guitars and makes for an ideal Gig bag.
Feel:
It is compact and lightweight. It has adjustable straps for your back and will fit any acoustic guitar.
Fabric:
It is made of black nylon which is a durable material. The zips are of good quality and do not look likely to break.
Use/Cons:
It is not suitable for any situation where the case could be knocked over or dropped. This is a very light and thin case, with little padding. It should only be used for transporting your guitar from point A to point B. In no case should this be used as a solution for air travel. I would not trust anyone with my guitar in this case apart from myself. This is a good solution if you have to go across town or pack your guitar in the car. It also makes for a very good long term protection solution against scratches and dust, but by no means is the case sturdy or durable enough to be used as an ultimate protective solution.
I also happen to own a hard bass case made by Thomann. The inside is like velvet and the outside is very hard plastic, lined with leather. The feel of the case, with the straps inside make for a much better solution if you were to travel by plane and needed to check in your bass in the hold.
Durability:
The bag won't break or tear, but it won't stop your guitar from getting damaged should you be reckless with it. It is a perfectly good cover, to be used for light protection or easy carrying. The lack of padding indicates little other use than that. The straps on the side of the bag are a good thing as they will adapt to any acoustic guitar although I would only recommend using this case for acoustic guitars. They may be able to fit other guitars but I cannot guarantee whether or not they will fit properly. You do not want your guitar to be lose inside its case.
Criticism(s):
Other than the aforementioned, my usual criticism of Thomann is with the style and colour! They always seem to insist on black designs (which is fine as it suits everything) but I would like to be able to chose a case in a different style, fabric and colour with having to climb the price scale. This however is really a non-issue as the bag is by far the cheapest on the site.
Personal experience with the case:
I have had this case for a little over two weeks and use it everyday asI go to work (I'm a teacher and use my guitar in class with children). It hasn't showed any flaws, faults or signs of use. There are no design flaws. Everything works as well as it should.
Summary:
By far, the cheapest solution for guitar transport and the also the most affordable. Don't expect it to be a Fort Knox for your guitar but it will serve you well as a protector from dust and scratches at home, and a very dependable a usable transport solution for your acoustic guitar.
