S  A  F  E  T  Y     F  I  R  S  T !

Now safe up to 130kg. (285 lbs.) weight on the lid!*

All Musafia cases are now made with this 6-layer laminate, which is calibrated to a tolerance of +/- 0.05mm... and no other case maker offers this quality construction. 

*value referred to U2012R and U3012 cases only.

Strength and durability testing even included releasing a case onto a roadway from a Porsche (right, above) speeding at 100 m.p.h. (160 km/h). The case survived this severe test completely remaining completely intact, requiring only replacement of the cover.

In a different test (right, below), a brand-new Musafia case was anchored onto a rooftop in coastal California - for a whole year - to determine resistance to high summer temperatures, corrosive salt air, and gusty winter storms.  

Only Musafia cases undergo such extreme testing.

Musafia introduced the first truly effective hygrometer-humidifier system in 1988, which became standard on all Musafia cases.

The distinctive Musafia wick-style humidifier (left) has proven far superior to the other case humidifiers (vapor bottles, etc.), because it offers a greater effective area with respect to the air mass contained within the case. When humidification is needed, it works quicker (generally two hours is enough to reach a safe 50% RH), and in addition, the greater water capacity allows long-range use. This explains why our wick-style humidifier has been shamelessly copied by some of the most well-known case makers! 

UPDATE: Now Musafia cases come with the new, improved Dimus II humidifier which offers enhanced humidification in cooler conditions.

The sector-calibrated hygrometer (right) gives accurate information as to how to use the hygrometer, compared to a traditional numbered scale.

Musafia was the first European case manufacturer to introduce the uncompromising safety of four-point instrument suspension on all it's cases.

The neck block (1) with it's Velcro™ restraint keeps the neck of the instrument firmly secured, while half-moon-shaped pads 2 and 3, of differentiated heights, are calibrated to raise the back and the scroll of the instrument above the bottom of the case, in order to avoid the so-called sound post crack in case of impact. 

Lastly, the chinrest-tailpiece stabilizer (4) gently presses the instrument to immobilize it, while on many Musafia cases an additional padded strip in the lid (5) completes the protection. 

Musafia cases have bow holders with a spring-loaded mechanism that keeps the bows firmly locked into place. 

More than one case company has dispensed with the lock entirely, relying on the zippers alone to keep the case closed. 

Only Musafia cases have the Sekur™ double-action safety lock. The advantages of this lock are numerous: accidental opening of the case is almost impossible, the "pull down" system promotes a watertight closing of the case shell, the lock itself lasts almost forever.

Even the bottom of a Musafia case is padded - outside - to ensure that the instrument receives the bare minimum of knocks and bumps when the case is set down.

Another small but important touch. 

Most of our competition continues to use D-rings sewn into place, which don't last as long.

All interior lining materials have been laboratory-tested to be safe from chemical reaction with oil, spirit, and even semi-synthetic instrument varnishes, reducing both abrasive wear and the risk of new instruments sticking to the lining in hot weather.  

Some manufacturers simply rivet their handles to the case. Musafia uses a specially-made handle, oversized to facilitate carrying the case while wearing gloves, which is through-bolted with four 4mm solid brass bolts.

In addition, they can be replaced when they wear out, thus conserving your investment.

Musafia cases undergo continuous testing in order to develop better products. In this image, three cases are being subjected to a solar radiation test - in 96°F heat - in order to better understand the overheating of the interior of the case in this set of circumstances. 

Note how the sunlight is at a 45% angle, and thus is heating both the lid and the handle side of the case, to best recreate a real-life situation. Data gathered by eletronic probes is fed into a computer for analysis. 

A 5mm layer of foam rubber provides insulation from heat transmission by contact, while an ultra-thin aluminum film provides protection from penetrating infra-red rays. 

Another Musafia first is the waterproofing treatment, an option available on all professional Musafia cases.

With the waterproofing treatment, the case shell is treated with a marine-grade polyurethane-based enamel to ensure that water cannot penetrate into the case through the stitching of the case cover. A valance on the shell (WeatherGuard™),  an additional option possibility, makes the lid and bottom fit together for a water resistant seal. As a result, the case will actually float! 

When, after years of professional use, your Musafia case needs refurbishing, you don't need to buy a new one. Simply entrust our technicians to bring your case back to like-new safety standards, for a fraction of the cost of a new case! 

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MUSAFIA LIFETIME WARRANTY

Musafia Cremona Italy cases come with the most comprehensive warranty in the business. This warranty even applies to pre-owned Musafia cases!  

Whereas some supposedly professional-quality cases come with only a 30-day warranty (source: Strings magazine), Musafia Italia warranties your Musafia Cremona Italy case for as long as you own it. If other manufacturers don't believe in their own products, why should you? 

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MUSAFIA CASES, the ENVIRONMENT, and THE FUTURE OF OUR  CHILDREN.

It is possible for quality, safety, and luxury to coincide with respect for natural resources and the environment. Our aim is to make the best possible product to suit the needs for our clients, while keeping impact on the world in which we live limited to the minimum.

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