Many of us at one time or another, for one reason or another find outselves in need of an inexpensive violin case. Perhaps one needs a storage case for an instrument being sent to a luthier for minor repairs or we have a young relative or family friend beginning his or her journey into music. Whatever the reason, the Shar Traveler is simply a wonderful case for the sub $100 price point it falls within. In the interior all seams and stitching are neat and well finished. Bow spinners and ribbon under the bows are tight. The velvet finish is likewise well applied to the interior and smooth-there is no noticeable bubbling. The two compartments seal snug, have tasteful, brushed brass opening knobs and the elastic closure ensures that what has been put inside them stays there. There is also a nice padded blanket included(made of the same interior material)that ensures an extra bit of protection. My instrument is medium-high arched and there is a fair amount of clearance at the bridge, even with the blanket, to shut the case comfortably which I know is sometimes an issue with less expensive cases. The exterior is made with the same apparent care and the canvas cover appears sturdy and all seams are tight and even. The pair of exterior pockets are fairly spacious for music and a tuner or larger shoulder rest(I'll come back to this momentarily). The closure system is simple but effective, consisting of a zipper and center-front latch. Lastly, the case is definitely lightweight and As of yet, the only drawback that I have discovered till now is that surprisingly, neither of the two interior compartments are large enough for a Mach One shoulder rest and instead it must be stored in the much less secure, small exterior pocket. As a whole the Shar Traveler is a solid and very attractive option for any budget minded beginner or indeed for anyone simply needing an inexpensive but secure case, for whatever reason. Even with the one shortcoming of interior compartments that could be a bit larger, this is a good enough case to warrant a five star rating.

Many of us at one time or another, for one reason or another find outselves in need of an inexpensive violin case. Perhaps one needs a storage case for an instrument being sent to a luthier for minor repairs or we have a young relative or family friend beginning his or her journey into music. Whatever the reason, the Shar Traveler is simply a wonderful case for the sub $100 price point it falls within. In the interior all seams and stitching are neat and well finished. Bow spinners and ribbon under the bows are tight. The velvet finish is likewise well applied to the interior and smooth-there is no noticeable bubbling. The two compartments seal snug, have tasteful, brushed brass opening knobs and the elastic closure ensures that what has been put inside them stays there. There is also a nice padded blanket included(made of the same interior material)that ensures an extra bit of protection. My instrument is medium-high arched and there is a fair amount of clearance at the bridge, even with the blanket, to shut the case comfortably which I know is sometimes an issue with less expensive cases. The exterior is made with the same apparent care and the canvas cover appears sturdy and all seams are tight and even. The pair of exterior pockets are fairly spacious for music and a tuner or larger shoulder rest(I'll come back to this momentarily). The closure system is simple but effective, consisting of a zipper and center-front latch. Lastly, the case is definitely lightweight and As of yet, the only drawback that I have discovered till now is that surprisingly, neither of the two interior compartments are large enough for a Mach One shoulder rest and instead it must be stored in the much less secure, small exterior pocket. As a whole the Shar Traveler is a solid and very attractive option for any budget minded beginner or indeed for anyone simply needing an inexpensive but secure case, for whatever reason. Even with the one shortcoming of interior compartments that could be a bit larger, this is a good enough case to warrant a five star rating.

This is the best case I have ever used in my life! I've seen many different types of cases that my colleagues use and I really wanted a case that was easy to travel with and was large enough to carry all my supplies. This case meets those requirements, there is plenty of space for storing all my supplies (shoulder rest, rosin, metronome, etc) plus a nice little music pouch big enough for methods books or standard sized folders. The backpack straps are easily stored behind the Velcro flap if you want to use the shoulder strap instead. Great case and relatively inexpensive for how nice it is! Would highly recommend to any student/traveling musician!

This case is definitely a snug fit for a 4/4 violin (my bow only fits in one of the two slots), but it is otherwise a GREAT case. It is incredibly light, with versatile, comfortable straps. As a teacher, I cycle from school to school with my violin on my back and this case serves me really well. Also, it was very reasonably priced!

The case is good quality for the price. I like the concealed backpack straps and the exterior pockets. The only drawback I see is that there is no room for a full-size shoulder rest inside the case. I think a collapsible rest would also be unable to fit. Otherwise, the case is perfect for my student.

I am a teacher and bought this case to use with a 3/4 violin I loan out. Other reviewers are correct: the fit is tight for any 4/4 violin. But a 3/4 violin fits nicely with a bit of padding; bow fits too. Caution: Bow spinners can catch the bow hair. Inside compartments are good sized and handy. The hinge ribbon is conveniently on the left. The outside has a deep music pocket that will hold 7 Suzuki books (18" X 9" X 1.25" deep). A smaller pocket can hold a phone, collapsible shoulder rest, small notebook, or iPad mini. The backpack strap cover flap is really clever. Bonus: it has a latch! Recommended.

In certain respects, I like the build quality better than the case I chose to stick with. The zipper pulls are sturdy, the blanket is quite nice, the subway handle is better than the simplistic strap on the American Heritage. I wonder if a simple pocket the length of the case wouldn't make the lid lighter. I like the cover over the backpack straps. They may not make for the most stable base, but that probably doesn't matter since the base is too light--the case falls back when you open it. Everything is a tight fit. The violin, my shoulder rest, even my bows make contact on both sides (once I found the one angle that fit at all). I had to turn my rosin on the side to fit in the smaller compartment. The larger one can't handle a box of Helicore strings (and no string tube). I just couldn't accept the contact on the tip of the bow. This case is going back.

I really liked it, arrived on time. very good product quality

I was so looking forward to a case with backpack-style shoulder straps. Unfortunately, when the case arrived, my fiddle barely fit. I tried another fiddle and it was the same story. It was just too snug. Other than that it looked like a great case, especially for the price.