Detail 01
1/2 size
Fits a half-size violin only. A 3/4 will not close and a 1/4 will shift around inside.
Product detailSKU #1274115027342
SKBViolin Case 1/2
1/6
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard case for a 1/2 size violin. For students and parents who need real protection on daily school and lesson trips.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young students carrying a 1/2 violin to school every day
- Parents replacing a soft bag that came with a rental
- Lesson commutes where the case gets set down and knocked
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full size, 3/4 or 1/4 violins — sizing is specific
- Players wanting a lightweight soft bag for short walks
- Viola owners, since body dimensions differ
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
Hard case, not a gig bag
Survives being dropped in a hallway or stacked under a school chair. Heavier than a padded bag.
Detail 03
Case, not an instrument
You're buying protection only. The violin, bow, rosin and shoulder rest are separate purchases.
Detail 04
Black finish
Standard, hides scuffs from daily student handling. No help identifying it in a pile of identical cases.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your violin is 1/2 size, not 3/4 — parents often assume wrong
- 02No violin, bow, rosin or shoulder rest included
- 03Kids outgrow 1/2 size, so expect a 3/4 case in a year or two
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size violin fits this case?
A 1/2 size violin. Violin case sizing is not flexible — a 3/4 instrument won't fit and a 1/4 will move around inside.
02How do I know if my child plays 1/2 size?
Check with the teacher or the rental shop. Sizing is set by arm length, and it changes every year or two as the child grows.
03Does it hold a bow?
Violin cases are built to carry the instrument and bow together. No bow is included.
04Is a hard case worth it over the bag that came with the rental?
For a student carrying it daily, yes. Rental bags are thin padding. A hard shell handles being dropped, stacked and knocked in a hallway.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
