Reunion Blues RB Continental RBC3 Acoustic Guitar Case

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Product Feature
- Neck brace suspension system with adjustable, locking security strap
- Interior protector pads at headstock and endpin
- EVA-reinforced laptop compatible multi-pocket
- Rubberized headstock pocket
Product Description
Finally a sensible, stylish case that outperforms wood and plastic.When we set out to develop a new case, we knew it had a lot to live up to. That’s why we spent 3 years thinking through every detail of the RB Continental — a revolutionary fusion of strength and style. The RB Continental � s water-resistant ballistic Quadraweave exterior surrounds a lightweight Flexoskeleton protection system of 1-Inch thick high-density foam and EVA impact panels that offers enough protection to survive a 40-foot drop without so much as a nick or scratch. (We know because we tried it. And when the guitar inside emerged unscathed, we did it again just for fun.) Inside, a velvet tuck interior lining, solid-cell neck brace suspension system, and thick Softmesh-lined side panels cradle your instrument in a cocoon of scuff-proof luxury. And its zippered ��quick stash-Inch headstock pocket, Zero G palm-contoured handle with weight distributing foam core, knurled abrasion grid on top and bottom to resist scuffing, and hideaway backpack straps are designed for getting around in the real world. The RB Continental is everything you� d expect from Reunion Blues, at a price that � s almost too good to be true.Reunion Blues RB Continental RBC3 Acoustic Guitar Case Review
PROS+ Great protection
+ Heck of a lot easier to carry around than a hard shell case
+ Compartments in the front pouch make organizing easier
CONS
- Only a single zipper for the front pouch
- If you plan to carry anything bulky in the front pouch, you'll be fighting to close the zipper
- The backpack straps hike the guitar pretty high (AKA be careful when going through doors!)
WRITTEN REVIEW
First, for the time being, this review will mostly be about my initial impressions. I will update the review if any durability, functionality, or quirks come-up during my usage. Otherwise, assume that the case is holding up well!
I purchased this case for an orchestra model (folk/000/etc) shape, acoustic, steel string guitar. It fits snugly, but it would be a good idea to check the dimensions of the case (available on the Reunion Blues website) with your own ax. I would imagine that the dreadnought will be a better fit for most steel strings. Obviously, this case was designed for classical and should fit those fine.
The case itself is beautiful without drawing too much attention. Looking at the back side fo the case, there's a compartment that runs along the neck of the guitar (on the outside) that makes getting frequently-used items convenient (capos, guitar straps, CDs, business cards, etc). While the case comes with straps that can be tucked away, I put my own straps on from another gig bag thanks to the ring at the top of the case. This allows me to carry the guitar at a lower hight. The stock straps make going through doors a pain.
Moving around to the side of the case is the handle which I absolutely love. It's very comfortable and makes the guitar feel light when carrying it. On the front side are the compartments (probably a major reason why you're looking into a gig bag). The front pouch is a little bit of a pain to get to because of the protective zipper cover but it has a decent amount of space for stuff like CDs, wipe cloths, and other doodads you'd want quick access to. The main compartment has some nice features such as 3 mini pouches for pedals, mesh, zippered case for picks and other loose items, larger pouch for spare strings, a slip case for sheet music or a slim laptop, and my favorite part, a velcro loop to keep your cables neat. Personally, I wouldn't mind more space. Also, the fact that the large storage pouch only has one zipper feels like (again, a first world-world problem and minor) inconvenience. However, I understand that it's probably better to maintain rain resistance. The two compartments are fairly rigid, so if you pack them full of stuff, you'll probably be fighting the zipper. Since the fabric is pretty sturdy, it doesn't have much give.
Now for the most important part, the inside! The blue velvet is absolutely gorgeous and seems to be high quality. The mix of hard foam on the outside, soft foam on the inside provides a durable exoskeleton to protect again general clumsiness and a cloud-like interior to protect the finish of the guitar. Reunion Blues is infamous for their videos where they throw a guitar (encased in their product) off of roofs and show the guitar to still be in tune and perfectly playable. Their videos only use electric guitars, and I certainly wouldn't want to try it with my precious acoustic, but I get the sense that the guitar would be OK from a 6 foot fall were it to land flat on its back.
The neck block sewn firmly into the case (read: not adjustable) and has a hard foam interior. The velcro straps stick nicely together, and the parts that touch the guitar and strings is made of the same, blue velvet that's in the rest of the interior. There's also hard, rubberized patches sewn to cover the areas where your machine heads and endpins come into contact with the case. This helps prevent the rougher edges of your guitar from tearing apart your case from the inside. Additionally, the zippers are designed to never come in contact with the finish of your guitar which is definitely a nice detail.
Bottom Line: This is a fantastic, well-thought protective gig bag that offers similar (if not superior) protection to a hard shell case plus the convenience of a gig bag. It's a little pricey but worth the investment if you have a guitar you don't want to lose to a chance mishap.
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