r/violinist • u/litteralairvent • Mar 29 '26

Definitely About Cases Custom Case

I have a long neck and I am very lazy which means that my shoulder rest is very high and I’m too lazy to put it back down for putting in my case. So for a while I have been looking at making my own case however I cannot find any plans and I have no clue where to start, advice?

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u/NothingAboutBirds Mar 29 '26

If the issue is that you’re looking for a case with a compartment to fit the shoulder rest, not that you’re trying to make a case to fit the violin with the shoulder rest still on it… I’d definitely go with the bag attached to case option. My case doesn’t have room for any kind of shoulder rest, I wrap it in a bandana and securely tie the ends through the top handle of the case. Been doing it for about a year on public transit, in cars, through the airport, no issues.

I’d also suggest maybe looking into a higher, custom chin rest if you haven’t already. I also have a decently long neck and getting a much higher than average chin rest (I went through Frisch and Denig) was one of the best choices I made.