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NEW PRODUCTS
VIOLIN CASE
Gigging go-between
Bag and case are combined in BAM’s new model
BAM’s ‘completely new’ Bamtech model acts as an intermediary between a guitar-style gig bag, with its spacious pockets and lightweight fabric design, and a normal violin case. ‘It’s a hybrid that is light, but still strong and durable,’ says BAM chief executive Robert Goetz. ‘We know how to make crazy, colourful cases, but we designed Bamtech for a community of musicians who value functionality. They want a high-quality case that isn’t too expensive.’
The product’s ballistic fabric exterior is ‘very long-lasting’, Goetz says, with a plastic layer underneath for extra padding.
Its zipper has a rubber puller, to prevent accidental scratches to instrument varnish. Inside, the violin is protected by PVC memory foam covered in a plastic-coated Panama velour.
‘PVC may be slightly heavier than the polystyrene used by other companies, but it gives you all the security you need,’ says Goetz. The 3kg case includes two bow holders, a Velcro strap for the instrument neck, two backstraps and a side handle.
While it has the same amount of internal accessory compartments as BAM’s other cases, the exterior has three large accessory pockets made of vegan-friendly imitation leather.
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‘I don’t think there’s anything comparable on the market,’ says Goetz of Bamtech’s hybrid design. While the price is similar to that of BAM’s other fabric cases, he says that this one is the most ‘advanced’. A viola version will soon be available and another for cello is currently in development.
‘A violin case is a violin case,’ says Goetz. ‘You can’t make miracles. But I’m proud that year after year, we are still able to come up with new ideas.’
BAM Bamtech violin case €255 email bam.cases@bamcases.com web www.bamcases.com
CLEANER
AND THE DIRT IS GONE
TIKL UK has designed its new Pro Restore cleaner for luthiers to remove dirt build-up and dried rosin from wooden stringed instrument surfaces. It is water-based, non-toxic and non-flammable. TIKL also claims that it is less abrasive than other cleaners and so less likely to damage instrument varnish.
TIKL Pro Restore cleaner 500ml bottle £19.99 email TIKLProducts@outlook.com web bit.ly/398EfeB
INSTRUMENT COVER
IN THE BAG
Violin Cocoon Vienna’s new Rainbow series of hand-sewn fabric violin and viola bags are available in seven colours, including cinnamon, champagne and moss green. The bags, which fold over the instrument to protect it from knocks and scrapes, include a chin rest pocket that is available in two different sizes.
Violin Cocoon Vienna Rainbow series €139 (violin) €149 (viola) email info@violincocoon.com web www.violincocoon.com