A black Hiscox mandolin case has protected the A5 since it was new in March 2012, and it still looks to be a best buy today. Actually, i ordered it from Elderly Instruments, who shipped it to Chris Stanley. It survived both trips perfectly. Wouldn't hesitate buy another...but that would mean another mandolin purchase. But if i were to have more cases than mandolins, it would be the ivory/blue Hiscox.

Now, that would be a switch....some folks have numerous mandolins to suit the mood, i could have extra of the same case, but in different colors Somedays i just might be in a black case mood, and other days an ivory case mood. Kinda like black and white tie, or maybe day and evening gigs.

Stay protected, my 8 string acoustic friends.