Detail 01
Fits 16 to 16.5 in.
Back length, measured shoulder to bottom edge. The scroll and neck add several more inches that this figure does not count.
Product detailSKU #1274319720617
BellafinaThermoplastic Viola Case 16- 16 1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The larger-size version of Bellafina's thermoplastic viola case, cut for 16 to 16.5 inch instruments. Rigid daily protection for student and school use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adult violists on a 16 or 16.5 inch instrument
- Daily school and rehearsal transport with real impact protection
- Upgrading from a soft bag without spending on a pro case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Smaller violas at 15 to 15.5 inch — they will shift inside
- Players who prioritize the lightest carry over shell rigidity
- Checked-baggage air travel
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Thermoplastic shell
A molded outer wall resists crushing, so pressure from a stacked pile or a car door lands on the case, not the top plate.
Detail 03
Larger of two size options
Bellafina splits viola sizing at 15.5. Ordering up when you are actually a 15.5 leaves the instrument loose inside.
Detail 04
Black finish
Hides handling scuffs. It also heats quickly in sun, and heat is what loosens seams and glue joints on a stringed instrument.
Detail 05
$59.99
Student-tier pricing. Reasonable for a rental, a school instrument, or a backup — not the tier you buy for a high-value viola.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure back length before ordering — 16 inch and 15.5 inch violas take different cases
- 02A larger viola case is longer and wider; check your locker fits it
- 03Confirm bow length against the case before you rely on it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between this and the 15 to 15.5 inch version?
Interior length only. This one is cut for 16 and 16.5 inch violas; the other covers 15 and 15.5. Same construction and price.
02My viola is exactly 15.5 inches. Which one do I get?
The 15 to 15.5 inch case. This one starts at 16, so a 15.5 inch instrument would sit loose and shift in transit.
03Does the case size include the scroll and neck?
No. Viola sizing measures the body back only, from the neck joint down to the bottom edge. Overall length is several inches greater.
04Will a shell case protect against temperature swings?
It buffers, it does not insulate. Do not leave any viola in a hot or freezing car — that risks open seams and cracks regardless of case type.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
