The Ultimate Guide

To Buying
A Violin Case

What To Look For In A Violin Case

Lightweight - so you don't end up with bad posture. Light
1. generally means under 5 lb.

Protective - great protection is a must. You don't want your

2. case to dent or crack when you drop it.

Durable - Reputable brands put in the extra time and effort

3. to ensure the quality of their cases. Including the zippers.

Functional - Space for sheet music? Combination locks? Got a

4. large shoulder rest?

Suspension System - If you drop the case, you want the case
5. to absorb the shock, not your instrument!

Stylish - Music is art. Musicians are artists. Choose a case that

6. fits your style of music!

The Right Size - Check carefully that you are getting a case
7. that is made for your violin size.

Features A Violin Case Can Have

- Spacious Accessory Pocket

One that can fit your shoulder rest,

rosing, strings, cleaning supplies, etc.

- Sheet Music Pouches

Some cases have full-zippered pouches on top of the
case for sheet music. Some of the more modern cases
have smaller sheet music pouches on the backside.

- Combination locks or key locks

Some cases feature number locks instead of key locks. This
is good for musicians who want to lock up their cases and
not have to worry about forgetting their keys.

- Hygrometers
You’ll generally find these with more traditional wooden
cases. If the case doesn’t have a hygrometer, no worries.
Digital hygrometers are fairly easy to find.

- Zippers or clasps
You’ll generally find zippers on traditional wooden cases,
and clasps on more modern cases.

- Removable accessory pouches

The pouch is usually secured to the case by velcro.
Which means you can take the whole pouch out of
your case and bring it with you to your music stand.

Different Violin Case Shapes

Oblong Violin Cases

Spacious!
Enough space for shoulder rests of different sizes.
They generally also feature sheet music pouches on the outside of
the cases.
Standard oblong cases generally weigh between 5.6 lb. to 9 lb.
Some of the lightest oblong violin cases weigh 4.4 lb.

Shaped Violin Cases

They can usually hold 2 bows.
Usually space next to the scroll of the instrument for a Kun style
shoulder rest.
Contoured violin cases generally do not have space for sheet music.
The width of the contoured case is actually slimmer than sheet music.
Shaped violin cases are great for travel. They’re generally lighter.
And they can fit into airline overhead cabins easier.

Half Moon Violin Cases

They’re more spacious than contoured violin cases.
They have more spacious accessory pockets. Sometimes as spacious
as the oblong cases.
Unique exterior shapes.

Cabin Violin Cases

Cabin violin cases are designed by Bam.
Smallest and lightest violin cases you will find.
Specifically designed for air travel. So their total length does not
exceed airline carry-on regulations.
The case itself can only fit a violin. A bow tube is included with the
case.
A great case for traveling musicians!

Different Violin Case Materials

Wooden Violin Case
Wood is a protective and durable
material.
The best material you can find when it
comes to protecting your instrument
from inclement weather.
Wood will keep the humidity level
within the case more stable

Fiberglass Violin Case

Fiberglass violin cases are popular among
student violinists.
All sorts of colors and patterns.
Don’t leave your fiberglass case in the
trunk of a car on a hot summer’s day!
Fiberglass cases are slightly heavier than
other cases.
If you find a fiberglass case under $150
and under 5 lb., it’s probably not real
fiberglass.

Carbon Fiber Violin Case

Probably the lightest material you can find.
Carbon fiber is often used for high-end
bicycles.
They can heat up very quickly.
If you live in a place with decent weather, and
you don’t travel too much with your violin
case, then carbon fiber may still be a great
option for you.

Thermoplastic Violin Case

Often used in mechanical parts for
their strength, and their incredibly high
resistance to heat.
Gewa Air violin cases are thermoplastic
Professional violin case that are durable,
protective, light, and more affordable than
carbon fiber.

Hightech Violin Case

Hightech is Bam’s own signature protection.
It is formed of a triple-ply structure made of ABS, Airex foam, and
another type of ABS.
More heat-resistant compared to carbon fiber.
Interior foam protects your instrument from temperature changes.
Foam also serves as a suspension system for your instrument.
Bam Hightech cases are also known as the most stylish violin cases.

Polycarbonate Violin Case

Polycarbonate is also used to make
shatterproof glass.
Polycarbonate is incredibly heat-resistant.
It’s also more scratch-resistant.
Bam L’opera polycarbonate cases will be
lighter and more protective compared to
the Gewa Pure polycarbonate cases.

Choose A Violin
Case That Is
Right For
You!
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