Embassy Ambassador Violin Case

The case has a beautiful pattern and color on the interior and it's very roomy. Fits all my accessories nicely. The vapor bottle works well. Took off a star because the hygrometer doesn't work and the case is quite heavy.

pros: 1. It has suspension and feels very strong so I feel my daughter's violin is safe in the case. I felt like if my husband (220 lbs) could sit on the case without breaking the violin. 2. good looking case cons: 1. the straps has the hook side facing the neck, felt like it could scratch the neck of the violin. The manufacturer could have these straps reverse. 2, very heavy -- 8 lbs. Even though I read the specs before I bought it, but not until it was in our hands that we realized how heavy it is. With the backpack straps, violin, violin bow, rosin, shoulder rest, pencil, mute(s), cleaning cloth, extra strings, nail clipper, sheet music, it could easily add up to over 10 pounds. However, my daughter only carry it once a week to her lessons. 3. my daughter complained that the silk on the blanket should have matched the color of the fabric where the violin sits instead of white. :)

I got this on the website sale, so the price was very reasonable. Since I didn't get to see it in person I was a little nervous. I was pleasantly surprised however when it arrived. This is a very luxurious and solidly built case! I got the black paisley interior with the brushed silver hinges and green exterior. It was so beautiful I wanted to keep it for myself! When my daughter saw what had arrived she demanded to take possession exclaiming "dad, you hardly ever play YOUR violin". I gave in and handed it over.

Upon receiving my purple case, I was impressed by how beautiful it was. It is a perfect shade of purple and has wonderful brown accents. The outside is even a nice blue-gray. However, the latch does not align properly so I have to push inwards for it close. Also, two weeks after starting to use it, the fabric near the strap holders ripped. I payed less for my old case and had it for over 5 years and it never ripped. I would not recommend it.

Just ordered... I didn't read the other comment though. Looks good though, but i'll test it out and see what happens after 1 week or 2 and say what happens.