Gewa Violin case (PS350185)

Recommended by my daughter's violin teacher as an upgrade from her standard case. I bought it to protect her violin on her upcoming trip to Italy. It seems sturdy but lightweight.

This is durable and well made hardcase from most famous instruments case made company, but affordable series. This is little bit heavy for my middle school girl, but except that no complain.

I bought this violin case to replace one that was 50 years old and lacked room for a shoulder rest. The case was well-packaged and arrived without any damage or scratches. There is a velcro strap inside that works well to secure a Kun collapsible shoulder rest. I love the "subway strap" on the outside and the removable, zippered bag inside for storing essentials such as rosin, pencils and extra strings. My violin fits inside nicely, there is a velcro strap to secure the neck, and the case looks solid and protective. I removed the padded music pouch but it's nice to have that as an option. Be aware that the case does not lock; that was not a deal-breaker for me. It's a sturdy, good-looking case that I hope to enjoy using for a long time.

The case had one of the standing buds damaged. It doesn’t really affect it being able to stand upright but I am wondering what kind of handling it had for it to be delivered. Or if it is a second hand case and not new as posted? Also, I don’t know if this will affect its waterproof protection since it is cracked on the bud’s side.Also, the Velcro that is supposed to hold the violin in place doesn’t have the grasp to hold it. And the violin is loose on the inside due to this.

I regret buying this case. It holds an Arion humidifier, a shoulder rest and accessories, which is nice, but it will not stay propped open and it's very difficult to get your violin/fiddle and bow into and out of the case, because the lid always wants to close on you. You will always have to use two hands to take things out and put them back in. What a pain and I worry it's going to slam closed on my instrument or bow one day.