6 Best Violin Cases – Reviews and Buying Guide

At the top of our list, the very best violin case for travel we found is the Bam France Classic 5003S Violin Case. Designed for 4/4 violins, this case comes from one of the best brands in the business and features a super strong Cordura cover, which is highly durable and resistant, keeping the contents of the case safe and protected at all times. It’s fully water-resistant too, meaning you never have to worry about your violin getting wet while walking in the rain.

Inside, the Bam France Classic 5003S Violin Case features a plush black interior made from injected high-density foam and corrugated reinforcement. The foam is just right for absorbing shocks and impacts, keeping the violin completely undisturbed and 100% safe through all your travels. Plus, it comes with a strong carry handle and a zipper enclosure, making it easy to carry around and open or close whenever you like.

The only real flaws we could find with the Bam France Classic 5003S Violin Case are the fact that it’s one of the heavier cases on our list and it’s also one of the most expensive. However, its many pros far outweigh these simple drawbacks, with the added accessory bag helping to add a lot of value for the buyer.

What makes it special?

• Waterproof exterior
• Comes with an accessory bag
• Comfortable shoulder straps
• Excellent quality foam interior
• Strong and durable

What cons did we find?

• One of the heavier cases
• High price

The best double violin case on our list, the Protec Double Professional 4/4 Violin PRO PAC Case is made from a 1680D ballistic nylon exterior and a soft velvet interior. The ballistic nylon comes with a built-in rain jacket to ensure that the contents of the case are always dry and safe, and it’s super strong and resistant too, able to withstand bumps and knocks without any problems.

Inside, the red velvet interior of the Protec Double Professional 4/4 Violin PRO PAC Case gives it a lot of class and style, adding to its overall professional aesthetic. It comes with space for four bows, with safe and easy to use clips to hold them all in place, and features a rear sheet music pocket too. The Protec Double Professional 4/4 Violin PRO PAC Case is also fitted with a TSA-grade lock for maximum security, and user reviews of this particular case have been exceptionally positive.

The only real flaw people mention in regard to the Protec Double Professional 4/4 Violin PRO PAC Case is the fact that it doesn’t have any room for a shoulder rest, but it can store two whole violins, making it one of the most functional and versatile violin cases on our list. It comes with hygrometer too, letting you know whether or not the air is safe for your violin.

Why are we impressed?

• Can store two violins
• Safe and strong
• Gorgeous velvet interior
• Space for four bows and music
• TSA lock
• Tough nylon exterior

What negatives must you be aware of?

• No room for shoulder rest

If you’re looking for the best lightweight violin case, look no further than the Aileen 4/4 Full Size Violin Hard Case. Weighing in at just 5 lbs, this is one of the best ultralight options out there today, and it’s also one of the smallest violin cases too, featuring a super stylish, compact design. Despite the relatively small size of the Aileen 4/4 Full Size Violin Hard Case, it comes with a lot of storage space, offering enough room for two bows and several accessories.

Unfortunately, the Aileen 4/4 Full Size Violin Hard Case doesn’t have a specific shoulder rest compartment. Instead, you have to make use of a little holder on the outside to store your shoulder rest, which some users have complained about. Aside from that, it’s hard to find a single flaw with this model. It’s tough, being made with a deluxe fiberglass exterior, and it’s attractive, featuring a plush velvet interior. It comes in a bunch of different color options too, including blue and black, and it’s available at a decent, mid-range price.

The Aileen 4/4 Full Size Violin Hard Case comes with a built-in hygrometer for moisture level monitoring, offering accurate humidity readings to help you keep your violin safe at all times, and it’s really comfortable and easy to carry around, with various straps and handles.

What makes it special?

• Lightweight and compact design
• Multiple color options
• Attractive and soft velvet interior
• Comes with a hygrometer
• Plenty of storage space
• Very easy to carry around

What cons did we find?

• No shoulder rest compartment

Definitely one of the best violin hard case models around right now, the Sky Violin Oblong Case VNCW07 is made from solid wood, with a canvas cloth exterior. It comes with plenty of storage inside, offering enough space for rosin, a shoulder rest, shoulder straps, and other accessories, as well as four separate bow holders and a clear tube for your violin strings. In short, it will hold more or less all of your violin gear.

The Sky Violin Oblong Case VNCW07 comes with hand carry handles and shoulder straps, giving you the flexibility and freedom to carry it however you like, either in the hand or over the shoulder. This case features a beautiful velvet interior too, with a distinctive European style. In terms of safety and security, it comes with a rainproof canvas layer to keep it safe from the elements, and it features a hygrometer for moisture monitoring.

The only real flaws to this case are the fact that the price is a little on the steep side compared to other options, and it’s also one of the heaviest cases on our list, weighing in at 7 lbs. Aside from these simple issues, there’s a lot to love about the Sky Violin Oblong Case VNCW07.

What are our favorite features?

• Beautiful velvet interior
• Rain proof canvas coating
• Strong solid wood construction
• Easy to carry with handles and straps
• Hygrometer built-in.

What could be better?

• One of the heaviest models
• Slightly high price

One of the more affordable entries on our list and also the best violin case for air travel, the Crossrock 4/4 Full Size Violin Case is a tough, sturdy model with an ABS exterior. Just from looking at this violin case, you can see how strong it is, and the Crossrock 4/4 Full Size Violin Case is available in a huge range of color options to suit all tastes and preferences too, including blue, yellow, purple, green, black, and silver.

Offering great value for money, the Crossrock 4/4 Full Size Violin Case features a spacious accessory compartment with its own separate lid, as well as a hard foam core with half suspension and plush lining. There’s space for two bows, and the whole case can be carried either with the handle or as a backpack, for your convenience. It’s also relatively compact and lightweight, in spite of its strength and sturdiness, although some users have complained that the shoulder straps aren’t super comfortable.

Unfortunately, the Crossrock 4/4 Full Size Violin Case doesn’t come equipped with a hygrometer, which is a minor drawback, but you can always spend the extra money you save on this model on a separate hygrometer. It features a combination lock, as well, letting you keep your violin totally safe, which is a nice bonus that many other cases don’t have.

Why is it special?

• Very tough exterior shell
• Comes in several color options
• Can be carried as a backpack
• Strong foam interior
• Combination lock for security
• Relatively lightweight and compact

What are the flaws?

• Uncomfortable shoulder straps

If you want a top quality violin case but don’t want to have to invest hundreds of dollars in your purchase, look no further than the Protec MX044 4/4 Violin Shaped MAX Case. Our Budget Pick for this list, this violin case offers a lot of value for money and is available at a super attractive price. Naturally, as a budget model, this case lacks some of the strength and features of others, but it’s still got a lot to offer.

The Protec MX044 4/4 Violin Shaped MAX Case doesn’t come with any locks or fancy water resistance technology, but it is built well, featuring a strong and sturdy frame that can absorb shocks with ease and keep your violin totally safe. It has space for two bows, as well, along with a separate zipped bag for accessories like the shoulder rest. Some users have complained that they don’t like having to store their accessories in a separate bag, but this is one of the compromises that needs to be made when buying a budget model.

Overall, the Protec MX044 4/4 Violin Shaped MAX Case is one of the most lightweight violin cases we found. It’s really comfortable to carry, with violin players of various ages all enjoying carrying it around over their shoulders, in their hands, or on their backs as a backpack, and it even comes with a blanket too.

What makes it special?

• Very lightweight
• Can be carried around as a backpack
• Strong frame to absorb shocks
• Comes with a blanket
• Room for accessories
• Very comfortable to carry

What cons did we find?

• Budget model made of cheaper materials
• Shoulder rest and other accessories stored in external bag