MUSAFIA ITALIA S.r.l. (Ltd) VIOLIN AND VIOLA CASES

When Mr. Ray Chen began corresponding with Mr. Musafia on how he wanted his case to be, no-one really had an idea about what it would eventually become. Starting with the Aeternum design, suggestions and ideas went via e-mail across the Atlantic in both directions over a period of a couple months, as the case began to take shape.

The violin was moved 2cm forward to create an impact-absorbing zone in the right-hand area. A third accessory box was created beneath the neck of the instrument while leather, silk velvet and satin were used for the lining with many styling cues from the Enigma. A full array of safety features was added to ensure that the violin would be well-protected in all circumstances, as Mr. Chen often performs outdoors.

Style and function clearly interact very closely in this unique design, from the number of accessory compartments and safety features to the color choices and designs reminiscent of some of Leonardo da Vinci's renaissance creations.

FEATURES PRESENT ON THE RAY CHEN CASE:

Interior lined in glove-quality leather and satin, padded with finest Italian silk velvet, including Musafia 4-point suspension system. French-fitted.

Solid brass detailing and piano-style hinging on accessory compartment lids.

6-ply laminate construction with multiple structural partitions, zinc-plated through-bolted reinforcements.

Splinter retainer in the lid for extra protection.

Full-sized music pouch, padded on underside. YKK zippers.

Tropicalization™, which reduces temperature and relative humidity excursion by as much as 60%.

WeatherGuard™ valance-and-groove closure, waterproofing, and additional frame reinforcement.

PressurePorts™.

Spring-loaded locking bow holders underlined by satin ribbons reproducing the inlay design of the 1677 Stradivari "Sunrise".

Cherrywood burl interior trim finished with six coats of traditional gumlack.

Metal parts gold-laminated against corrosion.

Musafia hygrometer - humdifier system.

Quilted and padded blanket and string tube.

Double carrying straps with backpack system.

Oversized, comfortable leather padded handle, with subway handle.

Sekur™ double-action safety lock.