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We've all seen it (and done it) hundreds of times: grabbing the guitar out of the side of a partially unzipped case while standing up. You do this to save space, to save time, or to save our backs. This observation became the driving concept behind the Vertigo, the world's first top-loading guitar case. The top loading feature might have been enough, but Mono went ahead and redesigned the Headlock for automatic neck support. Then they created The Boot, a rubber sole designed for unsurpassed protection against vertical drops.

HEADLOCK
The Vertigo features a fully redesigned Headlock neck suspension system. No strapping, buckling, or belting required. No extra steps. Just throw your guitar in and the neck finds a natural resting point in the base of the Headlock. Then zip the case up and the top section of the Headlock automatically clamps down over your guitar, holding it firmly in place. Your headstock is now fully protected against backward drops and side-to-side impact. Lightning fast!

THE BOOT
Another first of its kind, The Boot takes guitar protection to a new level. Using manufacturing technologies from the footwear industry, the Vertigo bounces off of concrete like a pair of cross trainers. With its custom molded rubber outsole and EVA insole, The Boot also protects strap pins of all shapes and sizes from those nasty vertical drops. Travel in confidence and style. It's a good look.

TOP-LOADING
A slick feature that you will come to love. The Vertigo does not open like a traditional guitar case. Its design allows you to quickly unzip the case and pull your guitar out from the top. This is enabled by a hidden diagonal hinge on the front panel of the case. Once unzipped, the case naturally opens out and to the right. No need to lay your guitar case down on the floor. Stop bending over. Nobody wants to see that. Take a stand!

BUILT TO MOVE
Everything in its place. Specialized storage compartments put your gear right where you need it. Deep gussets make sure your small items stay put. And the hidden upper pocket keeps your wallet, keys, and cell concealed on that subway ride.
MONO Vertigo Electric Guitar Case Jet Black
MONO Vertigo Electric Guitar Case Jet Black
MONO Vertigo Electric Guitar Case Jet Black

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  • Headlock neck suspension system
  • The Boot molded rubber outsole with EVA insole
  • Weather proof
  • Fits all standard body guitars

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4.71

21 Reviews

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Highest end gigbag, like Anderson / Collins of gigbags

TLDR: 10/10 would buy again, check dims of bag to make sure your powered guit-fiddle fits. Combat proven. Padded well. The review: This case is awesome. This is what happens when a high end airline proof hard case mates with a high end gig bag and has a baby. Lower end hard cases exit the chat when Momo Vertigo arrrive. The durability is crazy. That youtuber 60 cycle hum dropped a guitar inside from his pad's 2nd story roof and the thing made it ok. Check youtube for the action. The only case that would protect better is airline proof hard case. A regular hard case would offer protection but they don't have as much padding as this. If you had a fender in a fender hard case and dropped it from 2 stories, you'd have splinters of wood in guitar colors (and maybe some hardware that might work?). The airline ready hard cases would probably cover it. A nice touch is it has the chest strap like really good hiker day packs have. The upgrade would be if it had that body fitting harness that hiker day packs have, but the packpack straps really help regardless (and kudos to when this was standard feature for gig bags). This doesn't have extra pockets like other gigbags, Gator gig bag but the protection exceeds this like star bucks coffee beats out gas mini mart coffee. I have a gator and that is a good gig bag but it doesn't offer as much protection as the vertigo. Near the top, other gig bags would have a top pocket, but the momo instead has extra padding. They could add extra pockets, but it would increase the size. I like the size for the protection level it gives. For me it doesn't matter (I bring in a backpack). This does run expensive and I've read on the forums that some guitars might not fit (like 7 or eight string speed axes with non standard meaning tele or strat, with long scale neck ) or baritone electrics in this case, so measure and check against the internal dimensions . . . Momo does have bass version so those guitars might fit in the bass ones. There is hardly any negatives, well there's a post here where someone says its too heavy and thick, but this does get close to being heavy as a good hard case, so . . . well that's the point so it can protect your axe. I tend to think posts like that are kinda leaning to user error, like those infamous yelp posts where they give 1 star to a top rated sushi joint and then they say they didn't like the food, food was bad, under cooked etc . . . and they preface their post with they don't like seafood / allergic to seafood and ding the sushi place for lack of variety.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

i wouldn't buy this ever again.

This bag is way too heavy to carry it anywhere you go. The price is too expensive. It's very thick but you will be exhausted after carrying it for 5 minutes!!

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Concerts8
  2. Practicing5
  3. Back-Up3
  4. Touring1
  5. Carry on luggage1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use1
  2. Not Functional1
  3. Not as much pockets as other cases1
  4. None1
  5. Less Storage Than M-801
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Professional Musician6
  3. Novice2
Pros
  1. Good Quality18
  2. Easy To Use16
  3. Functional14
  4. Comfortable backpack straps.1
  5. Perfect for the itinerant musician.1
  • Awesome gigbag!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byJoe

    fromWest Hartford, Ct

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Well built. Worth every penny.

  • The Perfect Gig Bag

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byAllie

    fromHouston, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Got this case for travel.Very solid, great design. Fits in the overhead bin on a 737. I love the top load design. The 'boot' makes setting it down worry-free. Outer pocket just the right size. Backpack straps are perfect. Half the players at my event had the same case. #sweepstakes

  • Working in rural Alaska.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byAaron

    fromDeadhorse AK

    I bought this to safely carry my Chapman while working in the North Slope. Works like a charm even if when I fall on my ass on the ice.

  • Very Well Made Case

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAaron

    fromOregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These cases Are very well made inside and out and it really fits the guitar well.

  • My third one.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJohnny

    fromLos Angeles

    I've stopped using my hard shell cases for travel. Mono bags are solid & I've never had to check one in.

  • Highest end gigbag, like Anderson / Collins of gigbags

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byHIro

    fromSo California

    TLDR: 10/10 would buy again, check dims of bag to make sure your powered guit-fiddle fits. Combat proven. Padded well. The review: This case is awesome. This is what happens when a high end airline proof hard case mates with a high end gig bag and has a baby. Lower end hard cases exit the chat when Momo Vertigo arrrive. The durability is crazy. That youtuber 60 cycle hum dropped a guitar inside from his pad's 2nd story roof and the thing made it ok. Check youtube for the action. The only case that would protect better is airline proof hard case. A regular hard case would offer protection but they don't have as much padding as this. If you had a fender in a fender hard case and dropped it from 2 stories, you'd have splinters of wood in guitar colors (and maybe some hardware that might work?). The airline ready hard cases would probably cover it. A nice touch is it has the chest strap like really good hiker day packs have. The upgrade would be if it had that body fitting harness that hiker day packs have, but the packpack straps really help regardless (and kudos to when this was standard feature for gig bags). This doesn't have extra pockets like other gigbags, Gator gig bag but the protection exceeds this like star bucks coffee beats out gas mini mart coffee. I have a gator and that is a good gig bag but it doesn't offer as much protection as the vertigo. Near the top, other gig bags would have a top pocket, but the momo instead has extra padding. They could add extra pockets, but it would increase the size. I like the size for the protection level it gives. For me it doesn't matter (I bring in a backpack). This does run expensive and I've read on the forums that some guitars might not fit (like 7 or eight string speed axes with non standard meaning tele or strat, with long scale neck ) or baritone electrics in this case, so measure and check against the internal dimensions . . . Momo does have bass version so those guitars might fit in the bass ones. There is hardly any negatives, well there's a post here where someone says its too heavy and thick, but this does get close to being heavy as a good hard case, so . . . well that's the point so it can protect your axe. I tend to think posts like that are kinda leaning to user error, like those infamous yelp posts where they give 1 star to a top rated sushi joint and then they say they didn't like the food, food was bad, under cooked etc . . . and they preface their post with they don't like seafood / allergic to seafood and ding the sushi place for lack of variety.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byAlberto

    fromOrlando

    Will it Fit am 8 string like ESP LTD Javier Reyes 608 QM?

    Will it Fit am 8 string like ESP LTD Javier Reyes 608 QM?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it will.
  • asked byAJ

    fromNew York

    Does it fit Reversed Headstock Jackson guitars?

    Does it fit Reversed Headstock Jackson guitars?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes
  • asked bySoul Chef

    fromYoungstown Ohio

    Is this a good bag for a Gibson Les Paul I am worried about the headstock degree

    Is this a good bag for a Gibson Les Paul I am worried about the headstock degree

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes, fine.
  • asked byFernando

    fromMinneapolis, Minnesota.

    Is this better than the M80?

    Is this better than the M80?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    They're both very good. Please give us a call to better help you out – 877-687-5403
  • asked byFlyhighsounds

    fromBell

    Would a Gibson ES 135 fit ?

    Would a Gibson ES 135 fit ?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, this will fit that model
  • asked byChristian

    fromundisclosed

    Is mono vértigo electric guitar compatible with shcecter avenger??

    Is mono vértigo electric guitar compatible with shcecter avenger??

    Open Reply - Gear Specialist
    The lower bout is 2" too wide for this case.