A Musafia client is a special person. That is why he or she normally isn't content with the usual factory-made products, and orders a case made in our atelier. Sometimes however even our "normal" production isn't special enough. To these particularly discerning people, we offer the opportunity to own a specially-made custom case, made to their exacting specification and taste.
Now you can create your own unique Musafia case exactly the way you want it! Dimitri Musafia will in fact assist you to design and build the case that best meets your needs!
| Choose your own colors... | Although Musafia cases are available in a wide variety of color combinations,
cases can be made with custom colors of your choice to create your own aesthetic
effect, including the colors of the bow ribbons and rope decoration!
From left to right: All-black color treatment is accented by brown remaining in strategic places; prestigious English silk is accented by red crushed velvet; beige satin and beige SuperSilk make a lovely combination; red satin in place of Royale in this Aeternum not only makes a special effect but also reduces weight.
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| Choose your own materials... | Some clients have sent us their own material to line the inside (or
outside) of the
case. Crushed velvet, designer material, or anything special that you really
like!
From left to right: Chinese silk, purple velvet, two-tone case cover, Chinese silk.
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| Choose your own design... | Musafia cases are designed to be functional and stylish. However, some
people may choose a design that mirrors their own taste or special needs.
For example, more bow holders, different-sized or shaped accessory boxes,
left-hand design...
From left to right: Double violin case with space for six bow holders, Luxury Ultralight case with space for the shoulder rest and an additional accessory box, an Ultralight case with the interior similar to the Master Series, a Luxury Ultralight with the OpenSpace option to maximize interior room, yet another special Ultralight with two extra closing accessory boxes, a Luxury Ultralight with room for a Comford shoulder rest..
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| Choose your own specifications... | You can order a wider or higher frame for
a particular instrument, different-height suspension
pads, thicker or thinner bridge guard padding, larger music pocket...
The laminate used to make Musafia cases is specially milled to precise tolerances to guarantee a perfect product. However, wood remains a natural material and there is a tolerance in weight of +/-5% from one piece to another. For those people particularly concerned with the weight of the case, the 9 parts which compose the frame of a Musafia Cremona Italy case may be hand-selected by Mr. Musafia from the supply in our stockroom, each piece weighed on a precision electronic scale in order to select the lightest ones in stock. This will guarantee that the case will be as light as possible; and with Mr. Musafia's careful eye, that the wood will be free of any imperfection, resulting in greatest strength of the finished case.
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| Choose your own options... | Tropicalization (thermal insulation), waterproofing, added frame reinforcement... for more details, please click here! |
Here are links to see some of our custom special-order cases, organized by the model from which they derive:
Luxury Model - Aeternum - Master Series - Enigma
What people say about our custom cases...
"Dear Mr.Musafia,It has been a while since your wonderful violin case reached me in Vienna. [...] The case is so gorgeous and elegant! Beautiful and strong. The case has everything and I have now better feeling for my violin. Thank you again and I hope to visit you in Cremona someday." (Lyrico Sonleitner, via E-mail, Austria)
"What a fabulous job! I couldn't stop marvelling at every single detail you made for me. I would like to say [...] this is just perfect. [...] I already used several other violin cases, like G*****, R*****, B**, which also have a good reputation in the world. But for me, the quality of Musafia case is much higher than these other cases! Now my old Italian violin [...] has the right place to rest in." (Kwang-hoon Kim, via E-mail, Germany)
"I just received my absolutely gorgeous violin case today and in perfect condition. I am thrilled with the case and consider myself very fortunate to have another of your wonderful pieces of work. Thank you so much to everyone who had a part in this case! (Loren Liang, via E-mail, U.S.A.)
"Dear Dmitri, I wanted to let you know that I received my custom-made
case. The craftsmanship is simply superb. It was clear that our email
exchanges and your gracious and generous design inputs culminated in a
unique look for the case that is stunning and tastefully refined. This case
is a gem that I will treasure as much as the precious violin it protects.
Thank you so much again!
(George Wang, via E-mail, U.S.A.)
"The case arrived today, it's beautiful for sure, I'll cherish it, and carry it with pride. It took quite a while to save up for it, but it was worth every sacrifice. Its a real pleasure to look at. Thank you very much for working with me on this, and please personally thank Mr. Musafia for me." (Rob Olsen, via E-mail, Canada)
"Dear Dmitri, I just got back from Paris and the case was waiting! It is stunning! Thank U so much - I am so excited! It is better than I could have expected! Many thanks for all the hard work! (Maxine Kwok, via E-mail, U.K.)
"Dear Mr. Musafia, Thank you so much for my case. It is even more beautiful than the picture you sent me! All of my colleagues love it too! Being the third musafia case I have owned, I must say that I am the most satisfied with this one so far. It is practical, lightweight, and safe for my instrument. I have always loved your cases since the first time I saw them at a local violin shop. This was the first time I was allowed to choose my design and everything and it was a thrilling process because usually a shop would just give me one of your cases after I purchased an instrument from them. This case is truly something else; it is really my dream case! I also must extend my gratitude to your staff also for all their hard work. I am in awe and would love someday in the future to work again with you and your shop. I figure that once you own a musafia case, you never really want to go back. Aga in, thank you so much.
P.S. I have received a lot more comments since I wrote you my last email. I have recommended your cases to all my fellow musicians. Your cases are absolute perfection! Again, thank you so much! ."
(Marisa Sorajja, via E-mail, U.S.A.)
Specially-made custom cases offer the lasting satisfaction not only of owning a truly a unique product made just for you, but one which is the expression of your personal taste and aesthetic talent.
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 through this link.
In order to ensure that a special-order case truly meets your expectations, these cases may only and EXCLUSIVELY ordered directly from our Cremona workshop!