Introducing L U X U R Y C L A S S I C
D I M I T R I Δ M U S A F I A
master violin and viola case maker
Starting Price - $1200
Special OFFER
Limited Period Offer - 10% OFF Musafia Cases. Offer valid until December 31, 2024. Orders are limited to the Continental USA only. We are unable to fulfill orders for Musafia cases outside of the USA.
ORDER NOW FOR TIMELESS ELEGANCE: MUSAFIA CASES – FROM ITALY
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Shell
Revolutionary and exclusive hybrid Kevlar® and wood laminate construction. Continuum High-Tensile™ wood laminate specially milled to 0.1mm tolerances in thickness, up to 6-ply. Inner layers checked for defects via transparency before use. Structure cold-bent to avoid possible warping; lightweight, highly resistant and repairable in case of damage. Internal partitions are load-bearing and structural to increase the overall strength. Monolithic impact absorbing structure created through the use of high-density (28 kg/m3) foam with surface reinforcement cemented to both sides and bottom. Though-bolted zinc-plated steel reinforcements on all viola cases for superior long-term durability. Reinforced hinge and back-pack attachment area. Case shell designed to withstand equalized pressure on the lid equivalent to the weight of an average person.
Cover
Made with military-specification Cordura® nylon, water-and-tear-resistant, and treated with Teflon® to reduce wear and scuffing. Long-lasting YKK zippers, 25mm zipper stitching support, synthetic thread, double-folded edging and upgraded through-bolted strap attachments (instead of sewn-on D-rings) to assure long life. Padding on underside reduces bumps to the instrument when the case is set down. Includes new expandable LieFlat™ music pocket, full-length rain flap and is replaceable.
Interior padding
5mm padding below and above instrument, 10 mm lateral padding, four-point instrument suspension. Blanket padded with 5mm foam.
Exclusive safety features
All Musafia case designs crash-tested to help determine best protection for important instruments. Four-point Offset Plane™ instrument suspension, patented SoftTouch™ spring-locking bow holders, fore-and-aft movement restraining system, double-action Sekur™ safety lock, multi-filament Dimus II™ humidifier and hygrometer, and case bottom external padding. EnCase™ side impact protection and anti-intrusion bottom panel. SATRAVI® protection certified. Built to IP-64 water- and dust-proofing standard (EN 60529).
Other characteristics and features
Ribbons to retain photos in case lid without damage, long-lasting brass hinging on accessory box lids, padded blanket, soft and flexible string tube to avoid damage to the instrument in case of accident, double carrying straps for normal and backpack use, replaceable oversized leatherette handle to facilitate carrying the case with gloves in cold weather, replaceable Alcantara® covered metro handle.
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Continuum High Tensile™ hybrid Kevlar/ 6-ply laminate construction with monolithical impact absorbing structure.
4-point Offset Plane Suspension System™ for improved instrument protection in case of bumps and impact.
EnCase™ construction feature with improved resistance to side impact.
Anti-intrusion bottom panel enhances protection against blunt force.
Replaceable Cordura® nylon waterproof cover with full-sized music (or iPad) pouch, padded on underside. YKK zippers. Teflon® treatment to reduce wear and scuffs. Two pencil/pen loops inside the music pouch. Now with LieFlat™ extra capacity music or iPad pocket and full-length rain flap.
Interior fully-lined and padded with truly finest velvet plush.
Patented SoftTouch™ elastic spring-loaded locking bow holders. *
Rosin dust-resistant bow ribbons with Stradivari "Sunrise" inlay motif. *
Padded blanket and flexible string tube. *
Photo retaining ribbons. *
Musafia hygrometer - humdifier system with highly effective Dimus II multi-filament humidifier.
Four metal through-bolted carrying strap fixtures with shoulder strap and backpack capability.
Two carrying straps for normal and backpack use.
Oversized, comfortable leather padded handle.
Alcantara-covered subway handle.
Sekur™ double-action safety lock.
* except Versatus version
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New! FindMe™ GPS tracker (4G).
Humiditrak® Bluetooth thermo-hygrometer.
Personalized brass engraved nameplate.
Protecta System™.
Additional frame reinforcement.
Tropicalization™.
WeatherGuard™ valance-and-groove closure.
PressurePorts™.
Waterproofing.
Hidden pocket for documents.
SuperSilk interior lining.
Thermometer.
Cherrywood burl trim.
Leather instrument restraints.
Bow tip cushions.
Alcantara shell lining.
Screw-attached electronic A-440 tuner.
CaseCaddy™ music stand/umbrella pouch.
Soft satin pillow blanket.
Padded carrying strap.
The top-tier Musafia cases, meticulously crafted in Italy, come with two buying options. One is presented as a product that you can simply add to your cart. These cases come in a standard model without any customization. If you prefer to add customizations, you can scroll down past the products and complete a form with your desired options.
Elevate this season with the gift of premium Musafia cases, exquisitely handcrafted in Italy. Radiating both opulence and functionality, these cases are the ideal present for your cherished ones. To guarantee on-time delivery, act promptly as each custom Musafia case requires a minimum of 8 weeks for meticulous creation. By choosing Musafia, you're not just offering a gift; you're presenting an enduring piece of Italian artistry that will safeguard instruments with style and grace.
The longest-selling Musafia model since 1983, it is quite possibly the world's most copied violin case.
Customize Your Case
The first step is to scroll below this form and decide what you want to include. The customization is available for four different options - 1. Format 2. Safety 3. Style 4. Utility.
Then, please fill in the below form to customize your case. Once you submit the form, we will get back to you with a quote and an estimated lead time.
Getting a quote is free and not the final order confirmation.
If you agree to purchase the case later, we will send you a sign-up form to get details for delivery and payment. You will have to pay 10% of the total price as a deposit (*with few exceptions - where the deposit might be higher if you have name customization on the case). The deposit amount is non-refundable. All Musafia case orders are final. No cancellations. No Refunds.
Colors
COVER COLOR OPTIONS - Cordura Nylon:
Steel Gray/Blue
Terra Brown
Slate Green
Black
Pacific Blue
Sable
COVER COLOR OPTIONS - Glove-Quality Leather:
Brown
Black
Blue
INTERIOR of LUXURY CLASSIC:
SPECIALLY - MADE CASES - LUXURY MODEL
First Choose Your Format
Now Choose Your Safety Options
Then Choose Your Style Options
Last Step, Choose Your Utility Options
Features
Continuum High Tensile™ hybrid Kevlar/ 6-ply laminate construction with monolithical impact absorbing structure.
4-point Offset Plane Suspension System™ for improved instrument protection in case of bumps and impact.
Replaceable Cordura® nylon waterproof cover with full-sized music pouch, padded on underside. YKK zippers. Teflon® treatment to reduce wear and scuffs. Two pencil/pen loops inside the music pouch. Now with LieFlat™ extra capacity music pocket and full-length rain flap.
Interior fully-lined and padded with suede-like Royale (Superleggero Royale version) or 100% cotton English velvet (Superleggero Classic version).
Patented SoftTouch™ elastic spring-loaded locking bow holders. *
Rosin dust-resistant bow ribbons with Stradivari "Sunrise" inlay motif. *
Padded blanket and flexible string tube. *
Photo retaining ribbons. *
Musafia hygrometer - humdifier system with highly effective Dimus II multi-filament humidifier.
Four metal through-bolted carrying strap fixtures with shoulder strap and backpack capability.
Two carrying straps for normal and backpack use.
Oversized, comfortable leather padded handle (new for 2021!).
Alcantara-covered subway handle.
Sekur™ double-action safety lock.
Lifetime warranty; maintenance service and replacement parts always available
* except Versatus version
About LUXURY CLASSIC:
Dimitri Musafia started making cases in 1983 with the LUXURY CLASSIC, and in doing so created a unique style which has indisputably influenced the design of violin cases world-wide. The gracefully balanced interior shape, rope cording, quilted padding and beige-on-color chromatic scheme have now all been more or less adapted by many other case manufacturers, not to mention those who have shamelessly copied the entire model itself.
Copying the style at a superficial level however does not mean reproducing the quality, and the fact that this model continues to be one of the best-selling Musafia Cremona Italy cases despite the abundance of cheap "Musafia clones" is proof enough. Evidently only those who have been building this case for almost four decades really know how to make a case of this time-proven quality.
Just touching the velvet lining with your fingertips will confirm that it is simply without equal in terms of plushness and offers minimum abrasion to the varnish of even the most important instrument. The design offers generous placement of both thick padding and impact-absorbing foam for further protection. If so many people went to such lengths to copy the Musafia LUXURY CLASSIC, there must have been good reason.
In 2014 the oblong violin model 3011 was redesigned to offer even more protection than before. The violin moved to the center of the case allows it to be better protected from bumps coming from all directions. In 2019 it was re-designed again, vastly increasing the space for accessories, with a shoulder rest holder outside the main compartment and an elastic to hold string packets Now there is also a second load-bearing transverse structural partition for vastly increased sideways crush resistance.
Available in classic oblong and dart shape formats, for the violin and for the viola, as well as for two violins and violin plus viola.
DESIGN
Classic, elegant styling and instrument placement with strategic foam impact absorbing structures to protect it from impact in all directions. Closed accessory box(es) on long-lasting brass hinging for mutes, tuning fork, etc.. Deep quilted padding; dart-shape models have area for shoulder rest (with Velcro - replaceable).
INTERIOR MATERIALS
Lined in truly finest velvet plush.
In his continuous quest for perfection, Mr. Musafia reserves the right to change, modify, and improve any features and characteristics of these cases without prior notice.
"Musafia", "Musafia Cremona Italy", and "SATRAVI" are registered trademarks protected by law.