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CASES
TOUGH ENOUGH TO TRAVEL
Igor Eliseev’s Atlant double bass transportation case is designed to withstand the hazards of travel.The shells comprises materials such as Kevlar and carbon fibre and the interior suspension system protects the bass from external impacts. It features seven exterior locks, six handles, four wheels, weighs 16kg and fits basses sized 3/4 and up.
Atlant Double Bass Transportation Case 40,000 NOK (£3,500) before customisations email office@eliseevcases.com web www.eliseevcases.com
PAINT IT RED
BAM has added a red leather case to its Hightech l’Étoile range. It comes in cello, viola, contoured violin and oblong violin shapes. All feature either two or four bow holders, a suspension system, foam interior, anti-slip back straps and various accessory pockets. It is also available in eight other colours.
BAM red leather l’Étoile range €921–€2,138 email bam.cases@bamcases.com web www.bamcases.com
MYSTERY SOLVED
Musafia’s Enigma series 3’s asymmetric interior is designed to offset external impacts while steel reinforcements are added to strengthen the case. New features include curved interior partitions, waterproofing, bow tip cushions and more space for sheet music and accessories.
The interior is made of leather, velvet and satin, with various other options available.
Musafia Enigma Series violin case from €2,350 email info@musafia.com web www.musafia.com
ITALIAN STYLE
GL cases’ Q-type violin Italian leather case comes in brown and black colourways. Its interior is made of black and brown leather and cloth, with a velvet lining. It can hold four bows and the instrument is supported by a suspension system. An additional waterproof cover is supplied and the case weighs 3.75kg.
GL Q-type leather violin case $1,800 email info@glcases.com.tw web www.glcases.com.tw
WELL WRAPPED
BAM’s France range case hoody is designed to envelop violin, viola and cello cases to prevent damage from knocks and scratches. It is padded with nylon fabric and comes with leather zip pullers.
Slim, oblong and contoured styles are available, and the hoody comes in black, brown, grey, blue, red, violet (pictured), green and orange.
BAM French range case hoody €124–€194 email bam.cases@bamcases.com web www.bamcases.com
BACK UP
Gewa’s polycarbonate violin space bag is a backpackshaped violin case with a detachable bow holder, an accessories compartment and mesh pockets. It holds the instrument in place using a suspension system and high-density foam. The larger, 2.7kg bag fits full-size and 3/4-size violins, while the smaller 2.3kg bag fits half-size instruments.
Gewa violin space bag from £173 email info@gewamusic.com web www.gewamusic.com