Price on request
By application only
Each Elite is made for its owner. The current waiting list is approximately one year, and every request is answered personally.
Apply for your ElitePrice on request
By application only
Each Elite is made for its owner. The current waiting list is approximately one year, and every request is answered personally.
Apply for your EliteNegri Cases Luxury Collection Vintage violin case is made of a wooden structure protected by an elegant and resistant nubuck calf leather cover. The interior is made of an exceptional olive green goat suede leather combined with Florentine-style gold plating components. It includes 3 compartments for accessories, 4 “two- position” bow spinners made of high quality rosewood, high security dual-mechanism locks, a comfortable leather handle and the most advanced protection system by suspension over 3 points.
Many customizations are possible in the selection of colors and materials.
By application only. Current waiting list: approximately one year.
2.85 Kg
Infused with our profound passion for music and unwavering ethical dedication, each violin case embodies values that pay homage to animal life, nature, and the environment. We are steadfast in our commitment to minimizing our ecological footprint, achieved through methods that protect nature without compromising case quality.
In line with the spirit of our Luxury Collection, we approach this premise with utmost responsibility by not sourcing raw materials from animals raised solely for their hides. Furthermore, our tanning processes align harmoniously with the environment, and the woods used in our products come from reforested forests, ensuring a balance between quality and conservation.
Built around a laminated wooden shell and dressed in nubuck calf leather, the Vintage Elite is made by hand in Rome, one piece at a time. Olive green goat suede, Florentine-style gilded fittings and rosewood bow holders: every detail is chosen to last as long as the instrument it protects.
A deep, velvety lining that cradles the violin and its bows.
A soft, matte exterior finished with Florentine-style gilded fittings.
A comfortable leather handle and high-security dual-mechanism locks.
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.
| Structure | 3/5-layer laminated wood |
|---|---|
| Exterior | Nubuck calf leather, Florentine-style gilded fittings |
| Interior | Olive green goat suede |
| Bow holders | Four two-position, in rosewood |
| Compartments | Three for accessories |
| Suspension | Three-point system |
| Locks | High-security dual-mechanism |
| Included | Microfiber and silk protective bag and blanket |
| Weight | 2.85 kg |
Colours and materials can be tailored to your taste. Tell us what you have in mind and we will guide you through leathers, linings and finishes.
Apply for your EliteThe Elite is not bought with a click. Each case is made for its owner, and the current waiting list is approximately one year. This is how it works.
Each Elite is made by hand, one at a time, and the number we can make each year is limited. The current waiting list is approximately one year.
Every Elite is configured for its owner, so the price depends on the materials and finishes you choose. We share it personally during your consultation.
Your place on the waiting list is confirmed with a 50% deposit, once we have agreed the details of your case together.
When your turn comes, your case takes 90 to 180 days to make by hand in Rome. We keep you informed with photos from the workshop.
Colours and materials can be tailored to your taste: leathers, linings and finishes. Your case is also numbered and engraved with your name.
Buying guide
The Vintage Elite is a handmade violin case from the Negri Cases Elite Collection: a wooden case covered in nubuck calf leather, with an olive green goat suede interior and Florentine-style gold plating. Like every Elite, it is made by application after a private consultation and can be widely personalised. Price on request.
| Instrument | Violin, 4/4 (full size) |
|---|---|
| Exterior | Nubuck calf leather |
| Interior | Olive green goat suede |
| Fittings | Florentine-style gold plating |
| Personalisation | Many options, agreed in the private consultation |
| Suspension | Negri three-point suspension |
| Weight | 2.85 kg |
| Structure | Wooden shell (laminated wood) |
| Edition | Numbered piece, engraved with the owner’s name, with a certificate of authenticity |
| Production | 90–180 days after the consultation; waiting list approximately one year |
| Made in | Rome, Italy, by hand |
| Price | On request, by application |
For players who want a case with a warm, vintage character, personalised in materials and details.
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.
Elite cases are made by application only. Use the “Apply” button on this page or write to info@negricases.com; every request is answered personally and leads to a private consultation on leathers, linings and finishes.
Each Elite case is made for its owner after the consultation. Production takes 90 to 180 days, and the current waiting list is approximately one year.
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.
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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