Klarinet Archive - Posting 000397.txt from 1996/09

From: Neil Leupold <nleupold@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: [Fwd: Re: pochette single case]
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 14:33:18 -0400

On Tue, 17 Sep 1996, Lorne G. Buick wrote:

> a strong
> cardboard mailing tube makes a great clarinet case. I carried my Eb on
> tour for years this way - wrap the horn in bubble wrap, then stuff it
> in the tube. You can get rigid plastic end caps for better protection
> too. I don't know how the weight would compare to the pochette case - it
> might be a bit heavier when you got a strong enough tube - but it would
> fit easily in the pack...

Very interesting idea, but the tube would actually be too long to fit
inside my backpack. I'll certain keep this idea in mind, though, for
other trips. 'Would never have thought of it.

Neil