The fifth series of Musafia’s Aeternum violin case, enhanced with Kevlar

Musafia

Cremona-based violin and viola case maker Musafia has released the fifth series of its Aeternum violin case, enhanced with Kevlar. The range’s characteristic straight-sided and rounded-end design, based on the 18th-century violin case, now includes more room, a full-length rain flap, large sheet music pocket and GPS tracker. The interior is available in seven colours and its cover is made from nylon and leather.

Musafia Aeternum Series violin case from €1,357

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