YMC Quality 4/4 Full Size Polyfoam Violin Case - Beige Interior

My son got a very nice oblong case with his new violin. When he had a 3/4 violin, he had the traditional type of case where you have to squish the shoulder rest just right to get it to fit. He found that he prefers the oblong case because there is much more room for a shoulder rest, rosin, cloth and sheet music. And it all fits easily. My son has a cheaper violin that he keeps at school. I needed a case for that one but I did not want to spend that much money - since it will not get a lot of use. This case is nicer than I expected and very light weight. It has plenty of room for the shoulder rest and rosin like his more expensive one. I will admit it's not quite as plush as our expensive case. But it is a great, inexpensive option. The violin is snug in it and should be well protected and zippers seem to work well. For the price, you can not beat it. I read another reviewer saying the interior was shedding getting on the violin and that concerned me. But that is not my experience at all. I got the cream colored interior as I liked the clasp on that one better. I don't know about the green interior one. But the beige one had no shedding or issues. I'm very happy with it.

After my stock violin case that came with my Cecilio CVN-500 violin began to fall apart due to constant carrying and increased weight from additional accessories, I decided to buy a new one online(local music shops can be quite expensive and have low selection). This one fit the bill quite perfectly, it was less than 50 dollars, had a nice cover cloth, was spacious enough to carry (of course my violin) 2 bows, 3 rosins, 2 bottles of violin polish, a spare bridge, 2 cleaning cloths(one is quite dirty but usable for my strings), and 2 tuners, peg drops for slipping pegs, and my dozen violin strings for emergencies in case(no pun inended) someone's violin string pops(I am that nice). I have been constantly been carrying it around to mariachi gigs and rehearsals and has stood up to both the abuse and environment (in Sand Diego it can get quite hot and cold randomly. My old violin case had strap handles, which ripped apart, this case has a solid handle which was a must for me. I must say that I ordered the blue color and in reality it seems to be a deeper blue. Ever since I received it 3/11/15 I have been pleased with it, fulfills the basic functions of a violin case which is just what I need. Quite durable I'd say.

If you have done even the smallest amount of research on oblong violin cases, you know two things; either that they are expensive ($80+) or cheaper but with mixed reviews. So I tried my luck with this one, finding it to be the cheapest oblong case from a reliable seller on amazon, but with its share of mixed reviews.For $30, you can't go wrong. The case is light and sturdy from the outside. Inside, the padding is a very nice golden color. It is hard and seems protective. It isn't the best quality padding, you can feel the rough edges with your hand, but again, this case is more than half the price less than other cases, so I didn't purchase it expecting perfection. Nonetheless, I think the padding will last and protect my violin well.I am also pleasantly surprised to find that the case came with shoulder straps and a dust rag to cover your violin. The description didn't say these were included and to discover them made this case an even better value.So, if you're looking for a case that is reasonably priced, but still able to protect your violin adequately, this is the one. Look no further.

I bought this case to replace a 40+ yr old one. The price was right! I didn't want to spend a lot of $$ because the instrument is only worth a few hundred dollars. I expected that the cloth cover would be a removable cover not the actual body of the case. Very lightweight in comparison to my antique that went to landfill. The only latch is under the handle and the zipper serves to secure closure. Does come with a key, but it's not a high-tech lock. Full-size violin fits. I like that there is storage space for my shoulder rest and other necessities (rosin, pencil, cleaning cloth, spare strings, etc...).

I love the look of this case. The exterior looks like fabric that might fray or stain but it has a coating on it so it stays clean and intact. The side says "American Made" but the tag inside says "Made in China", so that was good for a giggle. The tab on one of the inner compartments popped off after about 2 weeks of regular use but it isn't impossible to open. The screw for keeping the bow in place tends to catch bow hairs so sometimes you might have to fight with it to get it out in one piece or just lose a bow hair. I only play at home for myself so it does the job, but I would recommend something a good bit sturdier (and pricier, you get what you pay for after all) if you take your instrument out on the town regularly.

When the case arrived the first thing I noticed after unpacking is that the latch was not engaged, and when I tried pushing it in the button wouldn't budge. So, figuring it was in the locked position somehow, I put in the key and turned it but it did nothing. After closer examination, the little cam inside the latch fell out on the floor. That would explain why it arrived unlatched. So, the latch mechanism left the factory non operable. That was strike one. Strike two came shortly thereafter when I noticed the fabric inside the case was extremely thin, you could literally see through it! No way this material would protect a violin, especially seeing there were no suspension pads in the bottom. The last strike was the obvious cheapness of the zippers, that were very stiff and hard to get going. I packed this thing up and shipped it back the next day, a very easy and simple task thanks to Amazon. Take my advise and save up a little more $$ and invest in something a bit more substantial. I figured for the money that it wouldn't be a professional case, but come on - - I wouldn't recommend this case, even for a beginner with a cheap Chinese fiddle. There are better values out there, and almost anything would protect your instrument better than this one.