Klarinet Archive - Posting 000264.txt from 1995/12

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Wiseman Combination Clarinet Cases
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 1995 23:19:30 -0500

On Sun, 10 Dec 1995 niethamer@-----.BITNET wrote:

> I found a lovely glossy brochure for these cases tucked into the latest
> issue of "The Clarinet", and wonder if anyone knows about 1.) the
> effectiveness and weight of these cases, and 2.) the price(s).

I don't have one of Howard Wiseman's clarinet cases, but I have his
bassoon case, which was his original product. (He is a bassoonist.)

The bassoon case is great. It is the most compact case I have seen, and
very light in weight. It has regular carry handles, plus a shoulder
strap. It protects the instrument well, although perhaps not as well as
a hardshell case, especially if you anticipate standing on your case, or
subjecting it to rough treatment.

I have had my case for a year and a half, and it cost about $400 US.
They are made in England. The clarinet combination cases are a little
smaller than the bassoon one, so may perhaps be a little less expensive.

Ed Lacy
el2@-----.edu