Road Runner

Keep your valuable musical instruments and equipment safe with Road Runner cases and gig bags. Whether you're heading to rehearsal across town or embarking on a tour, Road Runner offers tiered protection solutions designed for real-world use by musicians, DJs, and sound engineers. From the accessible Avenue and Boulevard series gig bags to the rugged Highway and Jetway cases, this popular Guitar Center brand provides dependable gear protection at a smart value.

Protection for Every Journey: From Home to Highway

Road Runner makes choosing the right protection easy with distinct series. Avenue series gig bags offer essential padding for light travel and home storage. Step up to Boulevard for thicker padding and more features. For demanding travel and touring, Highway series premium bags and keyboard porters provide enhanced durability, while Jetway molded hardshell Road Runner cases (including guitar case and keyboard case options) deliver maximum, often flight-ready protection. They offer solutions for nearly everything, including drum bags, rack cases, and more.

Key Road Runner Product Lines & Types:

Gig Bags: Padded soft cases (Avenue, Boulevard Series - varying padding/features).
Premium Gig Bags/Porters: Enhanced durability/padding, often with wheels (Highway Series).
Molded Hardshell Cases: ABS plastic or similar, high impact resistance (Jetway Series).
Wood Cases: Traditional hardshell cases (often for guitars).
Drum Bags: Sets and individual bags for drum kit components.
Keyboard Cases/Porters: Bags and hardshells for various key counts.
Rack Cases: Standard sizes for mounting Pro Audio gear.
Other: Covers, accessory bags, specialized cases (e.g., ukulele, banjo, DJ gear).

What are the pros and cons of choosing Road Runner cases/bags?

Pros: Generally affordable with good value across different protection levels; Wide variety of cases/bags for many instruments and gear types; Different series cater to specific needs (local vs. touring); Readily available through Guitar Center/Musician's Friend.
Cons: May not offer the absolute highest level of protection or lightest weight compared to some premium/boutique case brands; Build quality/materials reflect the value price point (though generally durable for intended use); Specific fits for obscure instruments might be limited.

What gear does Road Runner make cases for?

Road Runner offers protective cases and gig bags for a very wide range of musical instruments and audio gear. This includes electric and acoustic guitars, basses, keyboards, drum kits and individual drums, cymbals, hardware, rackmount gear, DJ controllers, speakers, band instruments, ukuleles, mandolins, and more.

Are Road Runner cases good quality/protective?

Road Runner cases are designed to offer reliable protection appropriate for their price point and intended use (as indicated by their different series like Avenue, Boulevard, Highway, Jetway). They provide good value and protection against common dings, scratches, and travel hazards for everyday musicians, local gigging, and even touring (with the higher-end series).

Where can I buy Road Runner products?

Road Runner is a brand primarily associated with and sold through Guitar Center and its affiliated companies, like Musician's Friend. You can find their extensive lineup online and in Guitar Center stores.