Head to head
CAHAYA 41 inch Acoustic Gig Bag vs CAHAYA 6 Pocket Acoustic Gig Bag
The short answer is that they are made of different materials (600D Oxford cloth with a two-way metal zip against Oxford fabric with sponge padding). Below, every specification we hold for both is lined up, with the 9 rows that actually differ marked out.
41 inch Acoustic Gig Bag
0.35 in padding, black
A third of an inch of padding, which is the number most listings hide
6 Pocket Acoustic Gig Bag
Brown, 40 to 42 inch
Six pockets, which is five more than most bags and the reason to pick this one
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Score profile
The editorial axes for bags and cases, overlaid. Where one shape sits outside the other, that is where it gains ground.
- CAHAYA 41 inch Acoustic Gig Bag7.4
- CAHAYA 6 Pocket Acoustic Gig Bag7.8
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
Specification by specification
| 41 inch Acoustic Gig Bag | 6 Pocket Acoustic Gig Bag | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CAHAYA | CAHAYA |
| Model | 41 inch Acoustic Gig Bag | 6 Pocket Acoustic Gig Bag |
| Type | Bags and cases | Bags and cases |
| Fretline score | 7.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Value for money | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.6 / 5 (12,283) | 4.6 / 5 (3,523) |
| Price | $15 - $30 | $15 - $30 |
| Fits | 39, 40 and 41 inch acoustic guitars | 40, 41 and 42 inch acoustic guitars |
| Padding | 0.35 in (9 mm) | — |
| Water resistance | 600D Oxford exterior, resists light rain | Water-resistant Oxford fabric |
| Carrying | Two adjustable shoulder straps plus two handles and a hanging loop | Adjustable shoulder straps plus handles, with a handle loop |
| Pockets | Two exterior pockets, one on the body and one at the neck | Six exterior pockets |
| Material | 600D Oxford cloth with a two-way metal zip | Oxford fabric with sponge padding |
| Protection | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Portability | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Storage | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Build | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Suits | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate |
A marked row is one where the two differ. A highlighted cell is the stronger figure where one can be judged objectively — which, for most accessory attributes, it cannot be. Empty cells are specifications the manufacturer does not publish, never estimates.
Which one should you buy?
Computed from our editorial scores for these two only. It is not a general ranking.
Best portability
CAHAYA 41 inch Acoustic Gig BagHighest editorial portability score of the 2 compared.
Best for beginners
CAHAYA 6 Pocket Acoustic Gig BagStrongest overall score among those we consider suitable for a first instrument.
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.