Technical data
| Line | Classic |
| Instrument | Violin and viola |
| Material | Other |
| Weight | 3.9 kg |
| Interior dimensions | Violin: | Total length: 61 cm Body length: 39 cm Upper bout: 17 cm Lower bout: 21 cm Viola: | Total length: 73.5 cm Body length: 41.5 cm Upper bout: 20 cm Lower bout: 24 cm |
| Exterior dimensions | 79x41x19 cm |
| BAM reference | 2006S |
| Item number | BAM-2006SF |
Features
- Lower bout: 21 cm
- Total length: 73.5 cm
- Body length: 41.5 cm
- Upper bout: 20 cm
- Lower bout: 24 cm
Interior features
- Suitable for a 4/4 violin and a viola with a body length of 41.5 cm
- String tube
- Accessory compartment
- 4 bow holders
Exterior features
- Water repellent 1000 denier Cordura fabric
- Large expandable outer pocket for sheet music
- 2 padded, adjustable and detachable backpack straps
- "Subway" handle
- Side handle
- Zip and safety latches
Protection and climate
On violin and viola, neck angle, bridge and pegs shift with humidity and temperature. Dry air makes the maple of the scroll shrink and the pegs give, one to two millimetres of travel being normal; damp air makes them stiff. Below 40 per cent relative humidity, pegs may slip and glue joints may open; below 30 per cent, as dry heated air brings in winter, the instrument is at risk, and in the worst case the top cracks. It is above all sharp changes that do harm, such as constant travel between very different temperatures.
As wood moisture rises, the internal damping (energy lost within the wood) of spruce and maple increases, and an instrument can then sound duller; storage at controlled humidity in the case keeps the damping constant.
The 2006S takes a violin and a viola together.
Our experience
In our experience an instrument needs a few weeks to settle after a change of climate, for instance after an overseas journey, and a local luthier then fine-tunes the set-up. For the heating season we recommend a humidifier in the case; in our experience the Stretto lasts around a month and humidifies the case quickly and evenly.
Frequently asked questions
What humidity does a violin or viola need in its case?
Our rule of thumb for string instruments is 40 to 50 per cent relative humidity at around 20 °C; 50 to 60 per cent is also fine, and above 40 per cent the instrument is comfortably kept. Below 30 per cent it is at risk.
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