Fender Strat/Tele Hardshell Case  

I just got  a black tweed, with black interior case. I got to keep my 60's MIM Stratocaster in. It has the traditional center latch and sliding flip latches on each end in chrome. The interior has the side pocked with snap to keep picks strings etc in. A very nice traditional style case. It even has the traditional chrome Fender logo which I really like. It does not have the little Fender badge near the handle, I guess due to the larger Fender badge on the side. It's made in the USA which is a great feature.

The quality is top notch with the only issue was the left flip latch was sticking, but I used a little 3 in 1 oil, and worked the latch several times and it works great. The black tweed has no issues like I read in other reviews, and the ends are nicely stitched just as you would expect. 

I think its a great value for a traditional style case that will under normal conditions keep your guitar safe for the life of the instrument. Would/will I buy more of these cases? Sure will, I have two more Stratocasters that need homes.

It's a great looking case with classic styling and features you would want to keep your classic style Stratocaster, or Telecaster in to keep it safe. The look and features have stood the test of time, and never goes out of style just like your beloved guitar.  I own several of these cases from the early 80's to the black tweed I just got. They look good wear great, and as they gracefully age they still look great.

Nice size storage compartment on the inside.

Tolex was well laid.  I was very disappointed in the plush lining.  It was suppose to be orange but was instead red in color.  Box was labeled orange plush.  Poor quality control.  I have a new sienna sunburst strat and wanted the orange plush to match.  MF currently waiting on shipment of orange plush cases so I did not return.

Beautiful vintage looking case HOWEVER...  Heavier than the plastic ones.  Padded inside, but fits Strat more or less, not like a glove.  I replaced 2 times, so this is the 3rd one I tried.  Thank you Musician's Friend for your great customer service!  All cases came with defects so I needed to select the one with minimal defects.  Defects included tolex holes (in all of them), misaligned hinges & lockers, exposed nails outside, and sharp edges inside, glue spilled on interior plush.  The case tends to fall and does not stand stably since it is too narrow.  So you may like it for the vintage look, but don't expect high quality...

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Mediocre

5

Has all the normal stuff.

I like the quality of these and appearance.

I shopped around and this was a very competitive price.

Well, it says Fender, looks retro and cool, solid made.  That says it all for me.

Exact same case as came with my 52 Tele Reissue.

Great quality, though there were two small punch marks on the outside of the case.  It was double boxed so it would appear this is an issue of quality control at the facory.

You won't be wasting your money by paying just a bit more for the original.

I highly recomend this product.  It's well made and a Tele fits in perfectly.