Abstract: A case system for transporting a musical instrument has a ridged case and an associated non-ridged component disposed about the ridged component. The non-ridged component is formed from a non-rigid material such a fabric. A first body portion, a second body portion, and plurality of straps of the non-rigid component collectively define a cavity within the non-ridged component to hold the ridged case. The non-ridged component is formed from a non-rigid material such a fabric. A first body portion, a second body portion, and plurality of straps of the non-rigid component collectively define a cavity within the non-ridged component to hold the ridged case. The area between the first and second body portions defines a vertical gap and a horizontal gap that collectively surround at least a portion of the ridged case.