Musafia Enigma Violin Case

Musafia Enigma Violin Case - Cremona-Made Luxury Protection with Kevlar®-Enhanced Construction

Handcrafted in Cremona, Italy, the Musafia Enigma Violin Case is a premium oblong case built for serious violinists who want professional-level instrument protection and elegant interior craftsmanship with everyday functionality.

The Musafia Enigma Violin Case was designed with a single guiding principle: create the most protective and feature-rich case, created without compromise, for players carrying even the finest violins. Its semi-elliptical oblong shape gives the case a graceful, distinctive profile while maintaining generous internal organization for every accessory. For professionals, advanced students, teachers, collectors, and traveling players, the Enigma offers a luxurious balance of plush usability and robust protective engineering.

Musafia’s protective design pairs a hybrid Kevlar® and 6-ply wood laminate shell with robust impact absorption across the case, while EnCase™ side-impact protection reinforces the vulnerable outer perimeter. The Enigma is built to breathe intelligently, balancing insulation, weather resistance, and pressure relief for worldwide travel. A replaceable Cordura® nylon cover adds water- and tear-resistance, with treatment to reduce wear and scuffing over time. YKK zippers, a full-length rain flap, through-bolted D-rings, and a LieFlat™ expandable pocket for sheet music or an iPad complete an exterior built for players and their instruments.

Inside, the Enigma is arranged to protect the violin while keeping the player’s essentials organized and easy to reach. Four-point suspension, contour-fit padding, a leather neck restraint, and a padded blanket create a secure, cushioned interior where the violin rests comfortably. Bow holders, bow ribbons, a flexible string tube, photo restraints, and accessory compartments keep the interior orderly, while the built-in humidifier, hygrometer, and thermometer help players monitor the case environment in detail. Finished with patterned Italian silk velvet, plush accents, satin details, cherrywood burl trim, brass hinging, and gold-laminated hardware, the Enigma’s interior feels both protective and unmistakably refined.

Shar Music carries an additional variant of the Enigma series: the Enigma Leggero.

Available Options

• Exterior: Black, Blue
• Interior Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Grey

Key Features

• Semi-Elliptical Oblong Design: Elegant, spacious violin case shape with generous internal organization and a distinctive profile
• Handcrafted in Cremona, Italy: Made by Musafia, one of the most respected names in fine violin cases
• Hybrid Kevlar® and Wood Laminate Shell: Protective construction balances weight, durability, and repairability
  
• Monolithic Impact-Absorbing Structure: High-density foam and reinforced structural partitions help protect the violin from pressure and impact
• Four-Point Offset Plane™ Suspension: Suspends and stabilizes the violin to help reduce direct shock during bumps or accidents
• EnCase™ Side-Impact Protection: Adds improved resistance against side impact for enhanced instrument security
• Replaceable Cordura® Nylon Cover: Water- and tear-resistant exterior cover with Teflon® treatment to reduce wear and scuffing
• LieFlat™ Music/iPad Pocket: Expandable exterior pocket offers practical storage for sheet music, tablet, or documents
• SoftTouch™ Bow Holders: Patented spring-locking bow holders secure bows without relying on hard plastic or metal contact at the tip
• Rosin-Resistant Bow Ribbons: Helps keep the bow area cleaner while adding a refined decorative detail
• Humidity and Temperature Support: Includes Dimus II™ humidifier, calibrated hygrometer, and thermometer for instrument-care awareness
• Climate-Responsive Case Environment: Tropicalization™, WeatherGuard™, and PressurePorts™ work together to manage temperature shifts, weather exposure, and pressure-related humidity buildup during travel
• Premium Interior Details: Patterned silk velvet, velvet plush, satin, cherrywood burl trim, brass hinging, and gold-laminated metal parts create a luxury interior presentation
• Flexible Carrying Options: Includes carrying straps for shoulder or backpack use, plus an oversized leather-padded handle and subway handle
  
• Sekur™ Safety Lock: Double-action safety lock adds an extra layer of case security for daily use and travel
• Premium Interior Appointments: Padded blanket, flexible string tube, accessory compartments, neck restraint, and shoulder-rest holder support organized storage

Dimensions

Specifications

• Brand: Musafia
• Model: Enigma 5011E Series 3
• Instrument: Violin
• Case Shape: Semi-elliptical oblong
• Exterior: Black or Blue Cordura® nylon cover
• Interior Colors: Black, Green, Blue, Grey
• Shell Construction: Hybrid Kevlar® and 6-ply wood laminate with monolithic impact-absorbing structure
• Cover: Replaceable Cordura® nylon cover with LieFlat™ music/iPad pocket and full-length rain flap
• Protection Features: EnCase™ side-impact protection, anti-intrusion bottom panel, Tropicalization™, WeatherGuard™, and PressurePorts™
• Suspension: Four-point Offset Plane™ suspension system
• Bow Storage: SoftTouch™ patented bow holders, rosin-resistant bow ribbons, and bow tip cushions
• Interior Materials: Patterned silk velvet, velvet plush, satin, cherrywood burl trim, and brass hinging
• Included Care Features: Dimus II™ humidifier, calibrated hygrometer, and thermometer
• Storage: Multiple accessory compartments, flexible string tube, photo retaining ribbons, and music/iPad pocket
• Security: Sekur™ double-action safety lock
• Carrying: Two carrying straps for normal or backpack use, through-bolted strap attachments, oversized leather handle, and subway handle

Why Choose the Musafia Enigma Violin Case?

The Musafia Enigma is ideal for violinists who want a case that treats protection, craftsmanship, and presentation with utmost importance. Its Kevlar®-enhanced shell, impact-absorbing structure, four-point suspension, weather-focused features, and refined Italian interior make it a serious choice for players carrying valuable instruments. For lessons, rehearsals, auditions, concerts, travel, and long-term storage, the Enigma offers the protection and elegance that have become the standard in one of Musafia’s flagship case designs.

1-Year Limited Warranty
This item comes with Shar's 1 year warranty covering defects of workmanship or materials. General wear and tear or mis-use are not covered. Non-transferable.

30-Day No Hassle Return Policy
If you are not satisfied with this item for any reason you may return it for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

If you have any questions about this product's warranty or to make a return please contact our Customer Service Department at 800.793.4334 or email us at cc@sharmusic.com.

Dimitri Musafia: The Stradivari of Case Makers

Behind every Musafia case is the lifetime of experience and passion of Dimitri Musafia himself. Trained in Cremona as a master violin maker, Dimitri Musafia recognized the need for a hand-crafted violin case to protect the world's most valuable instruments. Musafia and his assistants have been crafting Musafia cases by hand in Cremona, Italy, since 1983. Starting with years of careful research and development, tireless experimentation with every conceivable shell material, hardware and protective features, no effort was spared in meeting the core mission of providing the utmost in safety for precious instruments . . . and peace of mind for their owners.

It is no surprise that Musafia cases have gained a loyal following among the world's greatest artists, collectors and heads of state. With each and every case receiving the personal attention of Dimitri Musafia himself, these are not mere manufactured products they are lifelong investments that bring with them the assurance of Dimitri Musafia standing behind each Musafia case. With standardized replacement parts always available, as well as the expertise of the Musafia workshop standing by, owning a Musafia case is an experience from an era that has long since passed. That is why Musafia cases are the most sought after cases in the world.

"My name goes onto every case that leaves my shop. Each one is thus an extension of myself: For this reason I cannot allow that they be anything less than the best possible."
- Dimitri Musafia