€3.500
A strong wooden shell covered in the finest Italian leather, full brass hardware plated in 24k gold and a leather and velvet interior with three-point suspension.
A strong wooden shell dressed in the finest Italian leather, finished with full brass hardware plated in 24k gold. Handmade in Rome, piece by piece, for the instrument that deserves it.
Every Diplomat is handmade in Rome around a strong wooden shell, then covered in the finest Italian leather and finished by hand.
The hardware is full brass with a 24k gold plating: locks, studs and the Negri emblem, chosen for their weight and warmth.
The same materials found in fine leather goods, chosen for a single purpose: to protect your violin with character.
The finest Italian leather over a strong wooden shell: rigid where it must protect, soft to the touch.
Full brass hardware, plated in 24k gold: locks, studs and emblem designed to endure.
A leather and velvet interior with a three-point suspension system that cradles the instrument.
A fine instrument is most vulnerable where it is most beautiful: its arched back and its delicate edges. That is why, inside this case, your violin does not lie on the bottom. It is held on three padded points of support and suspended above the shell, so its most fragile surfaces never touch it.
ShellFree space: the back never touches the shell123A padded cradle beneath the heel of the neck, one of the strongest points of the instrument, carries its weight.
A second support holds the lower edge of the body, keeping the back level and clear of the shell.
A third padded block holds the end of the instrument, so it cannot slide forward or backward in transit.
For an instrument of great value, the case is not an accessory. It is its first line of protection.
When the case is knocked or dropped, the impact reaches the shell first and is absorbed before it can travel to the instrument. Nothing presses against the back, the top or the edges.
Your violin is held firmly in one precise position. It cannot shift, rotate or strike the lid, whether the case is carried by hand, on your back or in the cabin of an aircraft.
Supports placed where the instrument is strongest, padded in velvet and fitted by hand in Rome, for the same protection on every journey, year after year.
Hand-finished handle
Gold-plated studs
Accessory compartments
Pencil compartmentFour combinations of leather and interior, each one handmade to order.
Talk to us before you choose: we will guide you personally on leathers, interiors and options through a virtual meeting.
Personal guidance
Buying guide
The Diplomat is a handmade leather violin case by Negri Cases for full-size (4/4) violins. It is built on a rigid wooden shell, covered in fine Italian leather and finished with brass hardware plated in 24k gold. Inside, a leather and velvet interior holds the violin on a three-point suspension system, so the back and edges of the instrument never touch the shell. The case weighs 2.8 kg, holds four bows and is handmade in Rome, Italy. Price: €3,500 in the EU store.
| Instrument | Violin, 4/4 (full size) |
|---|---|
| Shape | Oblong |
| Structure | Wooden shell covered in Italian leather |
| Hardware | Brass plated in 24k gold (locks, studs and Negri emblem) |
| Interior | Leather and velvet, with a protective blanket and silk bag |
| Suspension | Negri three-point suspension |
| Bows | 4 bow placements |
| Storage | Two large and one small accessory pocket, a pencil compartment and a music sheet compartment |
| Weight | 2.8 kg (empty case) |
| Combinations | Brown leather with olive green or marine blue interior, beige leather with marine blue interior, black leather with burgundy interior |
| Made in | Rome, Italy, by hand |
| Lead time | Units in stock ship immediately; others are made to order in approximately 45 days, plus transit |
| Options | Insulation system for extreme climates (€85), GPS tracker (€250) |
The Diplomat is for violinists who want a classic leather case with the presence of fine leather goods: professional players, soloists and owners of valuable or antique violins. It is also a popular gift for a musician. If light weight is the first priority, the carbon fiber cases are a better fit: the Eternity Triangular weighs 1.5 kg and the Vulcano Oblong 1.9 kg.
The violin rests on three padded supports (the neck heel, the lower bout and the end of the body) and is held above the shell, so its back, top and edges never touch it. If the case is knocked or dropped, the shell takes the impact before it can reach the instrument, and the violin cannot shift or strike the lid.
The case is made for full-size 4/4 violins and follows the measurements of Stradivari models. If your violin has unusual dimensions, send the measurements to info@negricases.com and we will confirm the fit before you buy.
Add the weight of your violin to the weight of the case. A violin usually weighs 400–500 g.
Yes. Every Diplomat is covered, lined and finished by hand in the Negri Cases workshop in Rome.
Yes. Together with the Elite Collection, it is the case we recommend most often for fine and antique instruments.
Yes. We can fit an engraved plate inside the case with your name or a short inscription, at no extra cost. Send the text to info@negricases.com after ordering. Personalised cases cannot be returned.
Use a leather care product from time to time to keep the leather supple. Clean the interior with a soft brush or compressed air, never with liquids.
Negri Cases sells online and has no showroom. You can see the case live on a video call with our team, or at the trade fairs we attend. Write to info@negricases.com.
Shipping is free to the EU, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and China. It costs €50 to European countries outside the EU and €100 to the rest of the world. Prices include VAT. Customers in the United States buy from the Negri Cases US store.
By Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card, PayPal or bank transfer. In the EU store you can also pay with Klarna in 3 interest-free instalments.
Yes, within 14 days of delivery, in perfect condition and in its original packaging. Return shipping is paid by the customer, and the refund is made within 14 days of receiving the case. Personalised or made-to-measure cases cannot be returned.
Many airlines accept a violin or viola case in the cabin, but the rules depend on the airline, the route and the fare. Check with your airline before you fly.
The shell has a 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Negri Cases makes hard cases for violin, viola, cello and bows. It was founded by Luis Negri, who has been designing violin cases for over 40 years. Negri cases have protected Stradivari and Guarneri violins and have been used by musicians including Yehudi Menuhin, Ruggiero Ricci, Akiko Suwanai, Vadim Repin and Linus Roth. For personal advice, write to info@negricases.com or book a video call with the team.
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