Abstract: A protective cover, comprising one or more specially cut and perforated pieces of leather and a means whereby said protective cover can be attached tightly to the body of a stringed musical instrument, such as a solid-bodied electric guitar, which affords substantial protection to the body and any eventual finish on the body of said instrument against such scratches, cracks, dents, wear and other damage as can occur during normal usage, handling and transportation of said instrument, such protection being more comprehensive than known existing protective covers for such instruments by virtue of the proposed cover enclosing the entire visible surface of the body of said instrument and which, furthermore, affords desirable visual and tactile aesthetic qualities said stringed musical instrument.