The gig bag looks nice on the outside, but I find it lacking in many areas that would benefit the serious (even beginning) classical guitarist:-The padding is THIN, especially around the neck, and the sides are only cordura (no side padding - anything softer than rosewood sides will feel the full brunt of an impact).-The fit is tight on my New World / Kenny Hill Hauser-style guitar. Tight fit + thin padding = nervous traveling musician.-The front pockets are aesthetically innovative in design, but impractical in use. 8x11 books will not fit vertically (and fit rather poorly horizontally). I also constantly carry around a metronome, nail maintenance pouch, and A-frame support, none of which fit very well in the slim pockets.Years of lugging around a National & heavy acoustic cases have left my back & neck in dire need of good gig bags. I've bought quality products from the Musician's Friend brand before, but I'm returning this one & splurging on the Road Runner. I'm guessing this case would serve best those with classicals under $700.