Superior hardware including protective metal corners and metal latches. Extra Tough!Cases are covered in durable textured black vinyl. This is the same type of material used to cover many professional road cases for the live music industry.Cases are all wood construction, not plastic or cardboard as found on many competitive products.All cases have a solid foam base and wood inserts unlike those that utilize "flocking compounds" leaving particles of debris on tapes. These destructive particles often end up in your equipment, causing malfunctions.Some cases employ rubber feet on bottom or sides, making the units usable in vertical, horizontal, or flat positions.A heavy-duty carrying handle makes cases truly mobile without the worry of dropping your expensive collection.