Top 9 Best-Selling Violin Cases

Best-selling Violin Cases based on Budget

We have broken down our best violin cases into 2 budget categories:

1. Violin cases under $400 (student / budget-friendly cases)
2. Violin cases over $400 (professional / high-end cases)

Keep in mind that we're recommending the best violin cases we can find within each budget category.

We're not suggesting that a $250 case is as good as an $800 case simply because it sells more and has higher reviews.

In general, affordable cases will sell more because there are more students than professionals.

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Best-selling Violin Cases under $400

Best-selling Violin Cases Over $400

Which Violin Case is Right for You?

Now that we've taken a look at some of the best violin cases we have, which one is right for you?

What Qualities Are Most Important To You?

In a perfect world, you'd get a violin case that is protective, durable, light, functional, well designed, and all for the price of $100! Unfortunately, we don't live in that perfect world...yet.

A case that has more of those qualities will be more expensive. It requires better materials, better craftsmanship, and better engineering & technology.

So when it comes to choosing a case based on your budget. You'll have to think of certain qualities you're willing to sacrifice, based on your needs.

For example, you may opt for a case that is protective & durable, but a bit on the heavy side. And vice versa.

On the other hand, if you do have the budget (or you want to get a really nice gift for a loved one), you could opt for the premium case that has all of the most important qualities of a violin case.

What Other Considerations Do You Have?

Do you travel a lot? Do you live somewhere humid? Do you have a large shoulder rest? Do you need space for sheet music? Is this case for an elementary school student or a professional orchestral violinist? Is it a gift?

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Read on to learn more about what makes a great violin case...great!

Qualities of a Great Violin Case

• Lightweight
• Protective
• Durable
• Functional
• Stylish

Lightweight

What is lightweight for a violin case? Any case under 5 lb. If it gets under 4.4 lb, that's impressive.

Weight is probably the biggest factor when it comes to determining the price of a case. For many of the top case brands in the world, such as Bam violin cases or Gewa violin cases, the goal is to engineer the most durable and protective cases without sacrificing weight.

This is not easy! Which is why the engineering and manufacturing process of these lightweight cases can be pricey.

Protective

Great protection is a must. Why spend money on an un-protective case? Protection is determined by the type of material used, and the brand behind the case.

Did you know a $100 plywood violin case is often times more protective than a $150 fiberglass case? That’s because cheaper processes are used to keep the cost of a fiberglass case below $150.

A company can be using paper-thin fiberglass and still call it a fiberglass violin case. Which is why the brands that ensure the quality of their fiberglass cases is a really important factor.

Check out our guide on the best violin case brands to learn more.

Durable

A durable violin case can last you for decades, making it a worthy investment.

The biggest issue we see with durability is not the case, but all the small components that are on the case.

A great case with cheap plastic zippers will still need to be completely replaced if those zippers wear out within the first year.

Again, the brand determines the quality of workmanship and materials used to build the case.

Functional

This is where things get personal. Now every violinist obviously wants a light, durable, and protective case. But functionality can vary from one violinist to the next.

Here’s a list of some of the functionalities a case can have?

1. Spacious accessory pocket - often times for larger shoulder rests, tuners, cleaners, etc. You’ll usually find these with oblong violin cases.
2. Zippered music pouches - some cases have full-zippered pouches on top of the case for sheet music. Some of the more modern cases have smaller sheet music pouches on the backside.
3. Combination locks or key locks - Some cases feature traditional key locks instead of key locks. This is good for musicians who want to lock up their cases and not have to worry about forgetting their keys.
4. Hygrometers - You’ll generally find these with more traditional wooden cases. If the case doesn’t have a hygrometer, no worries. Digital hygrometers are fairly easy to find. Here’s an article that goes into further detail on violin case hygrometers.
5. Zippers or clasps - You’ll generally find zippers on traditional wooden cases, and clasps on more modern cases.
6. Removable accessory pouches - This feature has been growing in popularity. The pouch is usually secured to the case by velcro. Which means you can take the whole pouch out of your case and bring it with you to your music stand, keeping all your accessories in one place. This is very useful for orchestral musicians who do not want to run back and forth between their stand and their case for accessories.

Stylish

This is what makes a violin case stand out! Some violinists will prefer the look of a genuine leather violin case over the standard black canvas cases that can get lost in a sea of black cases.

Top Reasons to get a New Violin Case

For Travel

This is one of the most common answers we get. Traveling musicians need a case that’ll meet airline regulations, and able to withstand the harsh temperature changes that can happen during travels.

Violinists generally go for slim, contoured cases that don’t attract too much attention when it comes to boarding a plane. The last thing we want is to check-in our violin cases under the plane.

Check out our post on the top violin cases for travel.

Light & Easy on the Shoulders

Violin cases can get pretty heavy. And over time, they can really start weighing down on the shoulders.

This can be a problem for young students if they’re used to carrying heavy backpacks. This can put a lot of stress on one side of the body, causing issues with posture over time.

This is when violinists will prioritize weight as much, or over protection.

It's a Gift!

Friends and family know how passionate their loved ones are for music.

A case is a great gift because it’s something that violinists will definitely love. It’s personal, it’s something that can be used everyday, and it’s usually a luxury that violinists won’t think of getting for themselves.

People who buy cases as a gift generally go for something nicer, a little more stylish.

A case that’ll make the violinist go “wow” when they open the box.

Old Case is Falling Apart

And last but not least, sometimes a violinist needs a new case because their old one is simply falling apart.

For these violinists, we generally recommend thinking of everything that was wrong with the old case, and what you would want different in your new case

Was the old case too heavy? Were the zippers too flimsy, and possibly the reason why you need a new case?

Or did you simply get a nicer violin that deserves a nicer case?

Find Your Ideal Violin Case

Now that we understand the aspects of a great violin case and some of the top reasons for buying a new violin case, it’s time to consider your ideal violin case that will fit your budget and your needs.