Collection: SKB

About SKB

SKB has been building industrial-strength cases in California since 1977. They started making cases for the military and aerospace industry, then brought that same injection-molded engineering to pro audio. Their iSeries waterproof cases use a proprietary resin that can take serious abuse, drop tests, temperature extremes, airline baggage handlers. The trigger-release latches and pressure-release valves are details that matter when you're moving gear between venues or shipping instruments across the country. SKB's hardshell guitar cases and rack systems are standard issue for touring musicians and studios that need protection without adding unnecessary weight.

iSeries Waterproof Cases

The iSeries line is SKB's flagship. These are injection-molded, waterproof, and built to military specs. Models like the iSeries 4214-66 Strat/Tele Flight Case and iSeries 4214-56 Les Paul Case are custom-molded to specific guitar shapes, so your instrument sits in a perfect fit with no movement. The foam is dense but not rigid, it absorbs impact without pressing on the finish. Acoustic players have options too: the iSeries 4217-18 Dreadnought Case and iSeries 4719-20 Jumbo Case handle full-size bodies. Bass players get the same treatment with the iSeries 5014-44 P/J Bass Case and iSeries 5014-SRB StingRay Case. These cases seal tight and include TSA-approved locks.

Hardshell and Economy Cases

SKB's traditional hardshell cases use a wood frame with ABS plastic covering. The 1SKB-66 Electric Guitar Case and 1SKB-44 Bass Case are rectangular designs that fit most standard shapes. For specific models, the 1SKB-56 Les Paul Case, 1SKB-61 SG Case, and 1SKB-62 Jaguar/Jazzmaster Case offer contoured interiors. Acoustic options include the 1SKB-18 Dreadnought Case and 1SKB-000 Case for smaller bodies. The economy line, models like the 1SKB-6 Electric Guitar Case and 1SKB-8 Acoustic Case, strips out some padding and hardware to hit a lower price point, but the shell construction stays solid.

Soft Cases and Gig Bags

SKB's soft cases sit between gig bags and hardshells. The 1SKB-SC66 Electric Guitar Soft Case and 1SKB-SC18 Acoustic Soft Case use rigid foam padding inside a nylon shell. They're lighter than hardshells but offer more protection than standard gig bags. The gig bag line, 1SKB-GB66 for electric, 1SKB-GB44 for bass, 1SKB-GB18 for acoustic, adds backpack straps and external pockets for accessories. These work for local gigs and rehearsals where you need mobility over maximum impact protection.

Pedalboards and Rack Cases

SKB makes pedalboards that integrate with their case systems. The 1SKB-PS-8 Powered Pedalboard includes a built-in power supply and mounts inside the iSeries 2015-7 Case for transport. The 1SKB-PB1712 Pedalboard is a non-powered option that fits the same case or the 1SKB-1712TPB Think Tank Soft Bag. For larger rigs, the iSeries 2217-8SXL was designed specifically for the Line 6 Helix. SKB's rack cases use the same injection-molded construction as their instrument cases, with shock-absorbing rails and removable front and rear lids.

Shop SKB at Blackout Audio

SKB's iSeries waterproof cases and hardshell designs handle the kind of transport that destroys lesser gear. Browse the full range of guitar cases, bass cases, and pedalboard systems online. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Contact the Blackout Audio team with questions about specific models or case dimensions.