When players shop for a violin case, they are looking for three non-negotiable criteria: excellent thermal insulation, lightweight portability, and heavy impact protection. Normally, checking all three boxes simultaneously sends the price skyrocketing. The Pedi Oblong Violin Case stands out as a phenomenal, highly affordable exception. Priced comfortably under $300, it delivers a masterfully thought-out design that rivals cases twice its price.

Engineered to Prevent Tipping: The Bottom Music Pouch

Most case manufacturers slap the music storage pouch right on top of the lid. Pedi completely flips this design—literally. They situated the music pouch on the downward, bottom side of the case.

While this means the case rocks slightly rather than sitting perfectly flat on a tabletop, it solves a massive structural flaw found in other lightweight cases: it prevents the case from flipping over backwards. When you load a standard case lid with heavy sheet music and folios, the top-heavy weight causes it to violently tip over when opened, risking damage to your bow or instrument. By anchoring the music storage at the base, the Pedi case stays safely weighted to the ground.

Pillowy Feel with "Steel Shield" Protection

Don't let the soft, cushioned, almost pillowy exterior fool you—this case is remarkably rugged. Pedi uses an innovative Steel Shield Protection architecture, reinforcing all corners and structurally vulnerable strike zones with hidden steel brackets. It provides such exceptional rigidity that you could practically stand on the shell without collapsing it, yet it bypasses the heavy bulk or extreme price point of standard carbon fiber alternatives.

The Dynamic Vapor Mesh Blanket

The interior features an elegant, dual-tone felted velvet "French fit" molding that perfectly cradles the contours of your violin. However, our favorite hidden feature is the instrument blanket. While standard blankets are solid silk or satin dividers that act as an accidental vapor barrier, the Pedi blanket features a breathable mesh fabric center strip positioned directly over the fingerboard. This allows vital humidified air to circulate freely through the interior casing rather than trapping dry air against the tone wood.

• Patented design innovations

• Highest quality bow-holders

• Improved interior top pillow

• Patented "Steel Shield" structure

• Music pocket with extra pocket for pencils, phones etc.

• Unique hidden ultra light, ergonomically designed backpack straps that fold away when not needed

• Dimensions: 11" wide, 31 1/4" long, 6 1/2" high

• Available in black, red, blue, brown, & olive green exterior

• Interior color is gray

• Weighs just over 5.5lbs

Strength In Technology

The model 51150 is not just a lightweight case. Pedi's patented "Steel Shield Protection Structure" provides extreme durability and superb pressure resistance up to 175lbs.

Spacious & Weather Resistant

The Pedi Model 51150 is not just a basic case. The oversized music pocket has an added accessory pocket that fits anything from a pencil to a smartphone . The front guard flap is magnetized and the exterior fabric's water resistance combines with the shell material to help keep unwanted moisture away from the instrument.

Smart & Unique

Having a shoulder strap and a backpack system can be a great asset in our daily commute. But keeping unnecessary straps dangling around can not only be a minor annoyance, but also lead to unexpected accidents. The backpack system of the Pedi Model 51150 can be stowed and concealed completely when not in use.

Beyond Essentials On A Budget

Less expensive doesn’t always mean less functionality. The interior is equipped with two small and one large accessory compartment, a humidifier tube, and two leather-lined bow holders. The interior lining features an ultra-soft suede-style microfiber fabric which perfectly complements Pedi's "added safety" suspension system.