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Theme and variations: Custom and specially-made AETERNUM model cases

Here’s a gallery of some of the many variations we’ve made on the Aeternum model theme, a model which has inspired quite a number of people to create their own version. While some of these cases were made to the precise requirements of people with very clear ideas, others were designed by Mr. Musafia as pure exercises of style, in order to try new aesthetic effects in his own quest towards artistic progress. All of them represent an expression of creativity in instrument case making that goes beyond the usual boundaries.

Since Musafia cases are made one-by-one to the customer’s exact specifications, they can be personalized in an infinite number of ways, to make them perfect for nearly everyone, both technically and aesthetically. The cost of a custom-made case is not that much more than that of one of our stock models, but when it matches your needs and personality better, then it's priceless.

If you would like to order a Musafia case, or just enjoy looking at them, we hope you will find these images interesting!

Opus IX Case, 2008.
The striking interior of this case, personally hand-built by Mr. Musafia, has a distinctive regimental-style diagonal inlay, the orientation of which was calculated with the use of phi, or the Golden Ratio, and is lined in grey silk velvet, Royale, and satin. The Opus series is a line of cases, each one completely different, which best represents Mr. Musafia's creativity. This case is now in Spain.




Nina Popotnig Case, 2007.
This Aeternum case was ordered with the interior completely lined in Mojave beige SuperSilk high-silk content velvet. In the interest of aesthetic simplicity, the wood trim was relinquished, but waterproofing and Tropicalization were added for enhanced instrument safety. Case is now in Austria.





Ray Chen Case, 2007.
Mr. Chen had a clear idea of what he wanted, in terms of style and instrument protection. The details were worked out via e-mail over a period of several weeks, and Mr. Musafia is convinced that the resulting case is one of his best works ever. Although the case is based upon the Aeternum model, indeed if one looks carefully it becomes apparent that almost every element was changed. Note additional accessory box and added instrument protection at far end.




Exercise of style, 2007.
This Aeternum case uses Pierre Cardin silk satin for the padding surrounding the instrument, creating a very novel effect. It is now in Singapore.




Opus II Case, 2007.
This Opus case, based on the 2006 Exercise of Style Aeternum, it develops the theme further, with an extra accessory box and exclusive lining materials. As all Opus cases, it bears the special inscription: Ad universi terrarum orbis summi Δ gloriam, faciebat in Cremona anno MMVII. This case is now in Spain.




Exercise of style, 2007.
Mr. Musafia used the Enigma silk velvet to line the padding for a striking variation on the Aeternum theme, basically reversing the color scheme of the Enigma case. This example is now in the U.S.A..




Ida Kavafian Case, 2003.
Well-known New York instrumentalist Ida Kavafian ordered her Aeternum made to very precise specifications. She sent us all the materials for the interior lining, down to the rope decoration and the satin for the violin blanket. Many qualifying options such as Tropicalization and WeatherGuard were requested. The end result is quite unique, to the point of earning a mention in "Strings" magazine.





Aeternum-Enigma Case, owner not recorded, 2003.
This customer had us create a hybrid with the Aeternum frame and general shape, but with an interior featuring Enigma silk velvet and French-fit padding. Only one such case has been made.




Maxine Kwok Case, 2002.
The Maxine Kwok Case is lined in a splendid Chinese silk brocade ordered by the customer in Hong Kong, with ivory Royale padding. This unique case unites baroque with the modernity of the Aeternum.




Nagamine Case, 2001.
The concertmaster of the NHK Symphony Orchestra Mr. Nagamine, through our exclusive importer Yamaha Music Trading Corp., commissioned this special case for his Ruggeri. The instrument is cradled in crushed silk velvet while the surfaces are lined in Burbery silk.

These unique products of exacting Cremona workmanship and Italian style don't cost much more than normal production models and will offer a lifetime of unparalleled pleasure. We would be happy to discuss your ideas, offer suggestions, and supply a price estimate for your own Italian-made dream case. For further information please contact Mr. Musafia personally at info@musafia.com .

In order to ensure that a special-order case truly meets your expectations, these cases may only and EXCLUSIVELY be ordered directly from our Cremona workshop!

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	Opus IX Case, 2008. The striking interior of this case, personally hand-built by Mr. Musafia, has a distinctive regimental-style diagonal inlay, the orientation of which was calculated with the use of phi, or the Golden Ratio, and is lined in grey silk velvet, Royale, and satin. The Opus series is a line of cases, each one completely different, which best represents Mr. Musafia's creativity. This case is now in Spain.

	Nina Popotnig Case, 2007. This Aeternum case was ordered with the interior completely lined in Mojave beige SuperSilk high-silk content velvet. In the interest of aesthetic simplicity, the wood trim was relinquished, but waterproofing and Tropicalization were added for enhanced instrument safety. Case is now in Austria.

	Ray Chen Case, 2007. Mr. Chen had a clear idea of what he wanted, in terms of style and instrument protection. The details were worked out via e-mail over a period of several weeks, and Mr. Musafia is convinced that the resulting case is one of his best works ever. Although the case is based upon the Aeternum model, indeed if one looks carefully it becomes apparent that almost every element was changed. Note additional accessory box and added instrument protection at far end.

	Exercise of style, 2007. This Aeternum case uses Pierre Cardin silk satin for the padding surrounding the instrument, creating a very novel effect. It is now in Singapore.

	Opus II Case, 2007. This Opus case, based on the 2006 Exercise of Style Aeternum, it develops the theme further, with an extra accessory box and exclusive lining materials. As all Opus cases, it bears the special inscription: Ad universi terrarum orbis summi Δ gloriam, faciebat in Cremona anno MMVII. This case is now in Spain.

	Exercise of style, 2007. Mr. Musafia used the Enigma silk velvet to line the padding for a striking variation on the Aeternum theme, basically reversing the color scheme of the Enigma case. This example is now in the U.S.A..

	Ida Kavafian Case, 2003. Well-known New York instrumentalist Ida Kavafian ordered her Aeternum made to very precise specifications. She sent us all the materials for the interior lining, down to the rope decoration and the satin for the violin blanket. Many qualifying options such as Tropicalization and WeatherGuard were requested. The end result is quite unique, to the point of earning a mention in "Strings" magazine.

	Aeternum-Enigma Case, owner not recorded, 2003. This customer had us create a hybrid with the Aeternum frame and general shape, but with an interior featuring Enigma silk velvet and French-fit padding. Only one such case has been made.

	Maxine Kwok Case, 2002. The Maxine Kwok Case is lined in a splendid Chinese silk brocade ordered by the customer in Hong Kong, with ivory Royale padding. This unique case unites baroque with the modernity of the Aeternum.

	Nagamine Case, 2001. The concertmaster of the NHK Symphony Orchestra Mr. Nagamine, through our exclusive importer Yamaha Music Trading Corp., commissioned this special case for his Ruggeri. The instrument is cradled in crushed silk velvet while the surfaces are lined in Burbery silk.