Klarinet Archive - Posting 000288.txt from 1996/08

From: Claudia Zornow <claudia@-----.COM>
Subj: Clarinet Bags
Date: Fri, 9 Aug 1996 21:32:40 -0400

Jim Lytthans writes:

> I have had very good luck with any of the canvas or nylon briefcases
> found in the L. L. Bean catalogues. The cost between $40 and $80, and
> sturdily made, with a strong and comfortable carrying strap. The size
> fits the Yamaha double case, and the old Buffet Double Case, with lots of
> room for whatever (not quite as big as Dan's late-great monster!). Both
> my wife and I have these cases, and they've survived concert tours to
> China, Japan, and Europe, with no damage. A good value!

Jim, are you sure you mean L.L. Bean and not Lands' End? I know
that both you and Lynette have Lands' End attaches! I have one
also; it fits my Yamaha double case (which I use to hold Buffets,
not Yamahas) and the pockets and carrying strap are very convenient.
I got the nylon model, which is wearing at the corners after 5 or 6
years; maybe next time I'll try the canvas one.

A plug for Lands' End: the carrying strap broke after a few years,
and when I called to find out how to order a new one, they sent me
a replacement at no charge.

Claudia