While it would protect from everyday dents and dings, crushing blows (such as shutting it in the car door) would almost certainly do your instrument in.ĭue to the build, there usually isn’t soft foam inside to cradle your ukulele. The protection factor is not as high with these cases, but they are light. These are great cases, usually fastened with a zipper all the way around and made with stiff foam covered in nylon fabric.
Look for smooth latching motions and avoid anything that feels “crunchy” or doesn’t line up well. This hardware takes the brunt of daily abuse and are usually the first components to break. Pay attention to the quality of hinges, latches, handles. Line a Uke Crazy, Oahu, and Ameritage case up in a row and weigh them and you’ll find that the Ameritage is WAY heavier! Which case would I feel most comfortable jumping up and down on? The Ameritage. A heavy case is built out of sturdier materials (or more of them).
The weight of a case usually corresponds with protection. Your instrument should fit snuggly with the lid open and, when closed, the lid should gently hold the top in place. This is because a tight fit is essential for getting the most protection out of the case in impact situations. Just like buying an ukulele, case shopping is best done in person. As long as the latches are shut tight and you keep it out of the middle of a busy freeway or a jet turbine, you can have complete peace of mind that your instrument is safe. Types of Ukulele Cases HardshellĪ good hardshell case offers the most protection you can get for an ukulele.ĭepending on the quality of case, you can stand on it, sit on it, drop it, and otherwise abuse it – all while your instrument remains inside, unscathed. What if there’s an earthquake and it slips off my bed onto the floor? I’m not willing to take that chance and so far I’ve never broken a uke. Even when there’s no one around crazy things happen. I keep my uke either in its case or in my arms. Sometimes they go hand in hand and you won’t worry about it getting sat on because A. The uke is strong ( like the Outdoor Ukulele) or cheap and expendable.While this doesn’t protect from impacts, it usually keeps the instrument up and out of the way of trouble. You store your house-play-only uke on a wall hanger.There are only two reasons you might not need a case: Without one your ukulele is exposed to the elements 24/7.Įven if your ukulele doesn’t leave a relatively safe space, like your house, it can get knocked off a desk, sat on, or warped by harsh conditions. In my opinion, an ukulele case is a hands-down, no-brainer. Since there are many options, I’ve put together a guide to help you choose what will best serve you as an ukulele case. Whether it lasts one year or 100 depends on many factors.īut no matter what kind of uke you play, you can do a lot to insure its safety by investing in a proper case. Any ukulele will eventually destroy itself from the pressure of the strings.
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