Are Bam cases worth it?

BAM cases are top notch, used by many classical violinists whose instruments cost sometimes five figures. They are very protective and very well made. Of course you can get comparable quality for less, but if you’re willing spend the dough and you want the peace of mind, BAM cases are hard to beat.

Where are Bam cases made?

Though its cases sport a boutique feel, BAM’s actual output is on a larger scale. Around 50,000 cases are made each year at its factories in Bangkok and Normandy.

What is a BAM case?

The Bam Hightech cases are hardshell cases. Hightech is the tripleply material used to create the exterior shells. These Hightech cases all feature airtight seals. And they’re all over $500. Some of the newest Hightech cases from Bam are the Hightech Polycarbonate violin cases.

Are Bam cases waterproof?

Nevertheless, the manufacturing process is simple: the ABS sheet is softened and molded with heating panels and takes the contoured shape of the instrument. This step will keep the seal’s airtight and waterproof design in good shape for better long term protection of your instrument.

What is the most expensive violin case?

A 1887 W.E. Hill & Sons violin case has been sold by Skinners Auctions, in Boston for US $17,220 – making it the highest price ever paid on record for a violin case.

How much does a good violin case cost?

Advancing students who purchase a more expensive instrument should then choose a case that fits their needs better than just a basic one. Be prepared to spend $200-400 for a quality case in the advanced to professional range of violin cases.

How much does a violin in a case weigh?

How Much Does A Child’s Violin and Case Weigh? With everything included like: the violin, bow, chin rest, shoulder rest, rosin, protective slip, spare strings and the case itself the weight can range between 1000 and 2000 grams (approx 3 – 4.5 lbs).

Is violin string instrument?

The strings are the largest family of instruments in the orchestra and they come in four sizes: the violin, which is the smallest, viola, cello, and the biggest, the double bass, sometimes called the contrabass.

What is the world’s most expensive instrument?

The MacDonald Stradivarius Viola holds the current title of being the most expensive musical instrument of all time. It has a price tag of a whopping $45 million.

Who is considered the greatest living violinist today?

His command of the art earned him numerous awards and accolades during his almost 60 year career. Undeniably, Itzhak Perlman is perhaps today’s most preeminent classical violinist.

What should I keep in my violin case?

These are the 14 items I usually have in my violin or viola case:

• Violin.
• Bow.
• Orchestra mute.
• Rubber practice mute.
• Violin cleaning cloth.
• Personal item (a picture of Picasso’s violin player)
• Shoulder rest.
• Chin rest with a little gel rest on it.