I decided to finally get a banjo, and since I move around a lot, sprung for a real case so I can take it on flights without worrying. This case is very solid, my impression is that it can take a lot of punishment while keeping the contents completely safe. A nice bonus is a separate padded foam strip inside to improve the fit for your particular banjo. The top and bottom of the insides is padded to protect your banjo from shocks. An inside pocket holds my tools, spare strings, fingerpicks, strap, and tuner, and still has loads of space to spare. The balance is good when carrying your banjo. One of the clasps locks with a key, for extra protection. Only downside is that the key is basic, so if someone is really determined to get into your case without your permission, they can - but then I think that's true of all luggage. This is a solid case and I recommend it!