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Exercise of Style no. 45, 2011
Using the Enigma Series 2 as a starting
point, with this case Mr. Musafia adds a contrasting color - blue - to
an otherwise brown-and-beige color scheme with suede leather lining. A
second case was also made, using green as the contrasting color. Tiny
Swarovski crystals placed with discretion add to the overall
preciousness of this case.
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Exercise of Style no. 41, 2011
This Enigma Series 2 is lined entirely in
medium brown suede leather, and, for the first time, with champagne
beige satin for the padding instead of velvet or other materials. Swarovski
crystals featured in this case as well.
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Liu Zhongwei Case, 2011
This Enigma viola case was commissioned
by Beijing dealer Liu Zhongwei on behalf of a distinguished client in
China. His only specifications were "red color", so Mr. Musafia used
Cardinal red silk velvet and precious Pierre Cardin silk satin for this
stunning creation. |
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Juerg Daehler Case, 2011
Swiss instrumentalist Juerg Daehler
commissioned this Enigma case for viola built within the Ultralight case
shell for minimum bulk and weight. Non-descript on the outside, inside
numerous safety features are included. |
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Jason Bell Case, 2010
Commissioned through Rafael Carrabba Violins in Seattle, this case is
one of the first customized Series 2 Enigmas made. It has suede leather
covering the hard surfaces and LED lighting in the accessory boxes as
well as in the lid. Note the accessory box lid beneath the neck and its
special design
(see
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Krissy Jackson Case, 2010
This is one of the most complex Enigma
cases ever made. Ms. Jackson commissioned every detail of this work,
which is a hybrid between an Enigma Series I and the extremely
limited-production Zhongguo Collection, complete with Chinese brocade
and lacquered wood. As if that weren't enough, additional LED lighting
was fitted (see
here). This case is now in New Zealand. |
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Armin Sesek Case, 2010
This Enigma Aureum case (Series 1) was built using
soft beige suede leather in place of the normal dark brown leather. The
harmonic equilibrium between beige and brown makes a particularly pleasing
effect, rendering the case aesthetically balanced and understated. |
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Matthew Means Case, 2009.
GoStrings.com handled the commissioning
of this special Enigma (Series 1) case, which is faced with black leather on the
hard surfaces. The color combination, entirely decided upon by the
customer, is very effective and not surprisingly has generated much
interest. |
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Janet McGehee Case, 2008.
This Enigma was made by reversing the color
scheme (like in the blue Exercise of Style 2007, below) with the
addition of a black treatment of the bow ribbons and bow cushions. Since
this customer uses a Comford rest, we made space for it in the far right
end of the case. |
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Teresa Costello Case, 2008.
This customer liked the Enigma design but
preferred the materials and look of the Salvatore Accardo by Musafia. So
Mr. Musafia made an Enigma Aureum with a blue leather, silk velvet and
satin interior, using the wider (16mm vs. 11) "Accardo" burlwood trim to
lighten the chromatic effect, counterbalancing the blue bow ribbons.
This case is now in Ireland. |
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Brook Taube Case, 2007.
The squaring of a circle: that's a good way
to define Mr. Taube's request. This customer wanted the elegance of the
leather-lined Enigma Aureum with the comparatively light weight of the
Enigma Leggero, but with waterproofing, Tropicalization, and the special
touch offered of suede-like frame covering. |
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Ivo Stankov Case no. 1, 2007.
U.K. violinist Mr. Ivo Stankov ordered two Enigma cases, however each
one on a different and unique color scheme. This all-black version is
exceptional in it's class and simplicity and has been ordered by other
customers.. |
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Ivo Stankov Case no. 2, 2007.
The second Enigma case Mr. Stankov ordered was again in the name of
simplicity, but this time on a green color theme. |
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Exercise of style, 2007.
Mr. Musafia reversed the positioning of the patterned velvet with the
monocolor velvet in this study. The result is very pleasing and was
selected for appearance in the Giornale della Musica monthly.
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