Bright and light
This colourful range of violin cases with carbon-fibre shells is intended to offer players the advantages of the material’s high strength-to-weight ratio at a more affordable price point. The cases are available in two shapes: a traditional rectangular version (weighing 1.9kg) with space for four bows and a more compact ‘dart’ shape (weighing 1.8kg) with two bow holders.
Lion carbon-fibre violin cases from $599
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