The Guardian is "a gig bag with the soul of a hardshell case"
Ultra-dense foam interior keeps guitars and basses safe and secure

Guardian Cases has released the 600 series of electric and acoustic guitar bags, which the company touts as "a gig bag with the soul of a hardshell case."
The new bags boast 18mm ultra-dense foam with an inner liner of corrugated plastic and a non-scratch black interior.
There’s also hook-and-loop neck support to secure the guitar neck inside the bag for additional security, as well as a soft comfort handle and dual backpack straps with airflow back and shoulder pads.
The 600 bags are available for electric guitar and bass, as well as dreadnought, 000, 0 and classical acoustic guitar sizes, for $89.99.
For more information, head to Guardian Cases.
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