Musafia Gil Sharon Special Edition

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3211$1,235.00


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The GIL SHARON BY MUSAFIA case, with its compact size and optimized instrument protection including Tropicalization (thermal insulation), soft rubberized bow holders, satin instrument cradling and anti-intrusion panels, raises the bar for offering peace of mind to the busy musician.

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Ample closed and open areas provide an exceptional amount of room for accessories, 100% cotton velvet lining helps provide a stable microclimate while the instrument itself is French-fit cradled in slick, highest-quality satin – a Musafia first – especially recommended for instruments with soft varnish.

A world’s first innovation is the adoption of rubbery SoftTouch™ bow holders, which securely click-lock like many others but, unlike them, thanks to Mr. Musafia’s patented detent-less design, they are made out of flexible, bow-friendly soft plastic. This helps protect the bow from wear and in case of accident.

Contrasting colors and innovative design, including a unique artistic hand-cut Modernist profile created in the lid personally by Mr. Musafia, of which no two are alike - abstractly recalling the unpredictable, non-linear formation of folds and wrinkles in the padding surrounding the violin - make this case stand out in a crowd… but only while it’s open. On the outside, like all Musafia cases the GIL SHARON BY MUSAFIA is purposefully nondescript to avoid attracting unwanted attention.

The GIL SHARON BY MUSAFIA isn’t just another artists’ testimonial product. Mr. Sharon, who purchased example no. 1 (the one in the photos), in fact receives no compensation for his association with this project: proceeds are donated to Friends of Stradivari, an organization chartered for preserving the legacy of the art of Cremona violin making.

The production of the GIL SHARON BY MUSAFIA case is limited to only 200 certified examples for violin only, fully hand-made by Dimitri Musafia and his assistants in Cremona, Italy, and yet the price is comparable to that of many industrially-made cases.

Features

Continuum High Tensile™ 6-ply laminate construction with monolithical impact absorbing structure -- EnCase™ construction feature with improved resistance to side impact -- Anti-intrusion bottom panel enhances protection against blunt force -- Tropicalization™ (thermal insulation) -- Replaceable Cordura® nylon waterproof cover with full-sized music pouch, padded on underside. YKK zippers. Teflon® treatment to reduce wear and scuffs -- Interior fully-lined and padded with truly finest plush 100% cotton velvet and satin -- SoftTouch™ spring-loaded locking bow holders -- Rosin dust-resistant bow ribbons with Stradivari "Sunrise" inlay motif -- Photo retaining ribbons -- Musafia hygrometer - humdifier system with highly effective Dimus II multi-filament humidifier -- Thermometer -- Extra padded pillow blanket and string tube -- Two carrying straps for normal and backpack use, including rugged through-bolted carrying strap attachments -- Oversized, comfortable leatherette padded handle -- Subway handle -- Sekur™ double-action safety lock.

Lifetime warranty; maintenance service and replacement parts always available.

Options and accessories

Personalized brass engraved nameplate. Protecta System™. Additional frame reinforcement. WeatherGuard™ valance-and-groove closure. PressurePorts™. Waterproofing. Larger music pocket. Hidden pocket for documents. SuperSilk interior lining. Electronic thermo-hygrometer. Cherrywood burl trim. Bow tip cushions. Alcantara shell lining. Screw-attached electronic A-440 tuner. CaseCaddy™ music stand/umbrella pouch. Padded carrying strap.

Free shipping in the Continental USA. To redeem your free shipping benefit enter "2010" at the Coupon section during Checkout.

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