Hiscox Professional Violin Case

Firstly the good points - you can't fault the strength and build of this case. I ordered this because I have used Hiscox guitar cases for some years and they are light and protect your instrument. You can bash them around and nothing happens.However - this case is very narrow, more like a 7/8 or even 3/4 size. I have a full size JTL fiddle which I didn't think was particularly wide across its lower bout but turns out to be almost a centimetre too large to fit in here. That was disappointing as the product description does not specify any measurements apart from the length, so I assumed - wrongly it seems - it would have been designed to fit any full size instrument. Luckily I also have a Maggini copy which - as these are possibly the narrowest fiddle shape there is - just about fits. If I didn't own this fiddle then I would return the case immediately.Also - the inside lining is not red, but silver. The end compartment is not big enough to fit a set of strings nor a tuning forkConclusion - unless you have a an instrument with a narrow lower bout - don't risk it. It is both expensive, and too small for nearly all full size violins.

Excellent case, nice and deep: only problem is that it doesn't have backpack straps and I can't carry it on my back.

I have used one of these for around 10 - 15 years, so can't be sure they are made to the same standards or specifications, although it looks exactly the same. It is very well constructed and has kept my violin safe from bumps and knocks without suffering any noticeable damage or wear. I paid about £40 for mine, so the price has more than doubled, but I am tempted to buy another for my electric violin. Excellent violin case.