As a beginner ukulele player, I've fallen in love with my uke hence investing in other tools to compliment it. Buying this bag was the result of 2 weeks of research, and I could not be happier to receive it after a few days of anticipation! The padding all around is robust, the suede/velvet lining exudes a nice sexy feel to it, and I've been using it while riding my friend's motorcylce in the rain, and it protects my uke just fine. Super happy!