Cushy® Deluxe Carry-All Oblong Backpack Case Cover for Viola

This case cover is marvellous! The pocket is even big enough for my Comford shoulder cradle. The other storage areas for music, etc. are roomy and, unless you're carrying a complete orchestral score for one of Wagner's operas, you won't want for storage. While I don't think I would take my ancient fiddle out in the rain no matter the case cover, if I had to, I wouldn't worry, at least not too much. I have a NEVA case by Artonus (Poland). I measured and measured case cover after case cover and only the Cushy fits. But with its padding, I think the fiddle is going to be extra protected for future generations fortunate enough to play upon it. SHAR! a thousand thank-yous for this wonderful product.

Construction is just fine; NO COMPLAINTS. Just be sure to measure your case exactly. This could be a tight or NO FIT situation. Avoid the $20.00 round trip ride for nothing. The measurements are 31 X 12 X 6.The Cushy Cover #1516 = 32 X 12 X 7". That small difference is ALL THE DIFFERENCE

This case is incredible. My viola was in a friend's apartment overnight since I had a concert near Washington Square Park but work in Brooklyn. There was a very serious fire in my friend's apartment. When I showed up the next morning to get my viola, NYFD brought it out to me completely soaked and covered in ashes. Upon opening it, the inside of my viola case was dry and MY VIOLA WAS STILL IN TUNE. I did later notice a small crack in the wood, but this Cushy product literally saved my viola from a fire.

The old Cushy I replaced this with lasted a long time and fit my case exactly. The NEW Cushy is HUGE. I have a case that fits a 17-inch viola and this cover increases the size to such an extent that I can barely carry it, even with the backpack straps. It's unfortunate since I love the extra protection for the instrument and the backpack option, but sadly I can't use this cover as much as I'd like because it is just so large, heavy and hard to maneuver. Very disappointed.