Name: Molto Harmony Cello-Shaped Violin Case
Brand: Molto
SKU: WOPO-18
Price: 415.0 USD
Availability: InStock

3 Reviews

Reviewed by Beth

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

My Instrument Value

$1k-$5k

I Bought This Case

lighter weight
to replace my old case
for newer style
for an antique instrument
for temperature resistance

Case Standouts

Good Weight
Functional
Stylish
Attracts Compliments
Feels Protective

Rated 4 out of 5

Review posted

Lots of features, tight bow space, unclear value over cheaper options

I recommend the return insurance, unless you've seen the case in person before. My budget was $300, but I splurged sight unseen expecting it to be nicer than the cheaper Eastman CAVL30. However they are nearly identical with small differences. Molto is 0.4 lbs lighter (Eastman weighed 5 lbs in-store) with more color options, nicer flat latches, a Molto logo on the music pouch, and a velcro neck strap. Eastman has a pleather feature on the neck strap with magnetic clasp and the latches are pretty basic. If weight and latches are important to you, Molto is better.

Compared to Tonareli, I prefer the Molto. Tonareli looks nicer inside with quilted fabric, you can move the base cushion to better fit your instrument, and the bow holders are better placed. But the neck cushion is weirdly high, you can't fit a BonMusica shoulder rest, no music pouch, and it weighs more.

Pros: Light and easy to maneuver, polycarbonate, comfortable handles including a subway handle, nice latches, fits large shoulder rests (I verified BonMusica, Everest, & Kun non-collapsible - in the photo I have Kun feet on the Everest), interior pouch for rosin and small items, padded music pouch, padded shoulder and backpack straps, attractive exterior, stands on end, the lid stays open easily, and there are no alignment issues with opening and closing the case.

Cons: The bow holder situation isn't the best. If you loop the flap around the whole frog, this pushes the bow stick against the case neck.…

Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Value	Rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed by Alison F.

$10k-$25k

to replace my old case

Functional
Good Weight
High Quality

Rated 5 out of 5

Great design (and great customer service from Olivia!)

Lots of thoughtful design features! My violin is a little on the large size, and it fits comfortably. I love that the music pocket can fit a 12.9" iPad AND a foot pedal, AND it's really comfortable on the back. I hope other case companies are taking note -- this should be the new standard.

The bow holders are interesting. I almost took a star off my rating, because it's really not clear at all how you should place the bow. But Olivia was very helpful when I asked for clarification. She even contacted the company with my questions. Seriously, she provided AWESOME customer service!

Now I did have one issue with the bows: if I place them the way the company said to, with the hair always facing the middle of the case, they don't fit quite right, and the stick ends up jammed against the top side of the case. In order to get it to fit nicely, I had to thread the frog-holder (the cloth bit with the magnet) between the hair and the stick, instead of looping it around the entire frog as recommended.

The case itself is quite light, it's smaller and easier to carry than an oblong case, and it has a very nice amount of storage for a shaped case. YES, Bon Musica shoulder rest fits nicely, and then there's still room for pencils, earplugs, rosin, strings, etc. Again -- this should be the new standard!

Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Value	Rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed by David M.

for better protection
to replace my old case
for travel
lighter weight

High Quality
Good Weight
Functional
Stylish
Great Value

Molto Harmony Cello Shaped Violin Case

I really like the case. I bought it for a driving road trip to a bluegrass music camp. The drive was about 12 hours each way with 5 days at the camp. Then to a music festival on the way back. The case worked very well. It is compact, but I was able to get all I needed into the case. It is very durable and sturdy. Handled all the rough handling of road travel. It also has a nice large pouch on the 'back' of the case that is intended for sheet music. I used the pouch to carry my iPad pro. I liked having the pouch next to my back when using the case as a 'backpack'. I felt it kept the iPad more protected. The customer service, specifically Olivia, was FANTASTIC!! I ordered a different case originally and it wasn't going to ship in time, so Olivia contacted me and worked on getting this alternative case. It couldn't have worked out better.

Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Value	Rated 5 out of 5

Molto Harmony Cello-Shaped Violin Case

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