Are Hiscox cases good?

We may safely say Hiscox cases provide the best thermal protection, crush resistance and puncture resistance of any case in its weight or price range. They are simply excellent value for money.

Where are Hiscox cases made?

Staffordshire, England
Hiscox cases have been made in Staffordshire, England for more than three decades, and their molded, ABS outer shell is extremely sturdy.

Are Hiscox cases waterproof?

Although Hiscox cases are not guaranteed waterproof, the double “lip” lid to base mating feature helps to stop water ingress in rain/shower conditions. Hiscox Cases unique internal padding can be customised, often at minimal cost, so that a vast range of instrument sizes can be made to be properly supported.

Does guitar case protect from heat?

Well, just because your guitar is in its case doesn’t mean it’s safe from the heat that builds up in the car and the same is true for the cold. The guitar case itself doesn’t protect from the outside environment. Yes, it creates a buffer zone, but it doesn’t prevent harmful temperatures from reaching inside the case.

Does a guitar case protect from humidity?

Hard cases, on the other hand, provide excellent protection against temperature, humidity, and physical damage. By storing your guitar in a hard case and allowing it to change temperatures inside the case, you’re controlling the temperature change.

Is it bad for a guitar to be in the heat?

Leaving the guitar exposed to extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage that is not easily fixed. Besides acoustic guitars, electric guitars can suffer from heat as well. While the damage is not as significant as on acoustic ones, it can still damage the neck of the guitar and ruin the finish.

Is it OK to hang guitar by neck?

Hanging your Guitars is OK. This is particularly true of those who own and play acoustic guitars, where greater amounts of wood are exposed to humidity and higher string tension places greater force upon the bow of the neck. …

Is it bad to leave guitar on stand?

Unless you’re humidifying your guitar with a case humidifier, or have small kids or pets running around that may knock it over, it’s perfectly fine to leave a guitar on a stand instead of keeping it in a case when you’re not playing it.

Should you loosen guitar strings when not playing?

It is not necessary to loosen your guitar strings when not playing. The guitar’s neck can handle the strings tension in its tuned position when not playing, whether hanging on the stand or kept inside the case. But only time will tell if the wood stays the same or react differently with certain string gauge tension.