Gewa Violin Space Bag Titanium 4/4

I bought this because I wanted a case that would be safer to cycle with than my normal-shaped one. It works for cycling but could still be better to use.

This case is comfortable to wear as a rucksack, holds my violin securely and has good room for music, writing tools and even a well-folded music stand (you'll need to put it in a bag to protect the rucksack though). And it's definitely safer to cycle with than my previous case. At the base (aka butt end), this case is short enough to swing my leg on and off the bike easily. At the head end, it clashes far less with my bike helmet than the previous case - much easier to get my head to a comfortable angle and turn it from side to side. Would work better with a pudding-bowl-shaped helmet than an Alien-head-shaped helmet.

The bow-holder is well padded, rigid and feels secure.

Scope for further improvement:
* Top priority: really needs a better place to put shoulder rest, rosin and cleaning cloths. Some little cargo nets inside the main body of the case, in the dead space at the bottom of the lid, would be great. If you put these things in the rucksack bit they are really fiddly to get out once you have the case open. I've put them loose in the case body but don't feel too happy about this. My Wolf shoulder rest can just about be tucked between the G and D pegs and rest alongside the neck... but it isn't easy.
* Stop the zips jingling so much if possible. I've used some blu-tack. The noise right by your ears is kind of distracting and a risk to personal safety when walking.
* Subway feet please. Since the only handle is at the top, proper feet when you put the case down would be much appreciated (and it would be easier to get things out from the rucksack bit).
* Handle on the opening side please, mostly for ease of opening.
* Cross-chest rucksack strap would be good.

So... not quite as easy to use as I'd hoped, but I am sticking with it and it's getting easier. Definitely better for cycling.

Would I recommend it to others? Yes with slight reservations. Will I keep it and use it? Yes, definitely.

Hab lange gesucht und bin endlich fündig geworden. Der Rucksack ist kürzer als die meisten Geigenkoffer, so kann er gut auf dem Rücken getragen werden, auch auf dem Fahrrad, es stört nichts am Kopf. Die Tragegurte sind sehr gut gepolstert und haben ein Lüftungssystem, so das sich der Rucksack sehr bequem trägt. 2 Bögen lassen sich gut im Rohr verstauen und der Reizverschluss funktioniert sehr gut. Die Geige liegt in einem weichen Bett, was erst irritiert, aber dank des harten Deckels ist alles gut geschützt. Am Besten ist die Gepäcktasche unter der Geigenverpackung, für eine dreitägige Konzertreise konnte ich alles verstauen, einschließlich Auftrittkleidung ( war eine logistische Herausforderung, hat sich gelohnt). Auf dieser Reise mit viel Aus und Einpacken und vielen Instrumenten Backstage, war es beeindruckend wie gut dieser Rucksack funktioniert. Notenständer und Noten waren auch noch drin. Da an dem Rucksack rechts und links noch Platz für Gepäck wäre, hier ein winziger Optimierungsvorschlag: ein leichter Überwurf mit Seitentaschen (eventuell in Regencapestoff) könnte das Ganze 6 Sterne wert machen. Kann es ja als Zusatz nachzukaufen geben?!
Danke für so viel Freude.

Ho acquistato questa custodia per la comodità dello zaino integrato ma me ne sono pentita presto.
La scocca in carbonio (semi rigida) fornisce protezione allo strumento ma solo da sopra: il violino è poggiato dentro uno stampo morbido che si attacca col velcro direttamente allo zaino quindi non c'è una base rigida sotto per proteggere da eventuali urti con ciò che è dentro lo zaino e l'imbottitura presente non è sufficiente. La spalliera, la pece, le corde e tutti gli altri accessori fondamentali vanno messi nello zaino perchè nel guscio di carbonio non c'è uno spazio apposito; starebbero liberi col rischio di urtare lo strumento e di cadere ogni qual volta si apre per prendere lo strumento.
La capienza dello zaino è buona ma il peso di questa custodia è eccessivo: 2,5 KG DA VUOTA !
Uno zaino grande vuoto pesa meno di 1 kg e il "guscio" in carbonio è sottile dunque non trovo giustificazioni al peso che è davvero esagerato e, per me, non giustifica la comodità.
Solo con all'interno il violino, l'arco (nel suo tubo) e un solo spartito il peso supera i 4 Kg.
Io utilizzo abitualmente una custodia rettangolare che da vuota pesa 1,8 Kg quindi la differenza di peso è enorme e non sono una persona minuta o debole, anzi, ma la schiena ne risente nonostante io ne faccia un utilizzo sporadico. Non la consiglio a chi non è abituato a portare questi pesi addosso. Io non la ricomprerei.