Klarinet Archive - Posting 000586.txt from 1996/11

From: Don Gross <DGross1226@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 1996 00:49:07 -0500

In a message dated 96-11-26 17:53:15 EST, you wrote:

> I need a case for my Low Eb Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet (#W8595
>circa 1971). All of the cases I've tried don't offer an exact fit, and I
>would like a case specific to the horn. Currently, I'm using a generic
>five piece case, but I hear that Selmer manufactures a case that fits my
>instrument like a glove.

Ed,

FYI, several years ago I asked my local music store have Selmer ship a case
on approval. My Low Eb Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet (#N4615, circa 1950) did
NOT fit into the new current Selmer case. I don't know when the joint
lengths changed, and yours might just fit.

Wihen the original Selmer case finally wore out last year, I bought a DEG
generic 5-piece bass clarinet case with adjustable tenon supports. Once the
supports were adjusted exactly to my horn, I simply drilled small small holes
in the side of the case and secured the supports with Phillips head screws
and those collar-style washers which are standard construction (at least on
my Leblanc contrabass case). I've been very happy with the case and it's a
lot cheaper than the stock Selmer.

Good Luck!

Don Gross
La Canada, California

p.s. Great horns, aren't they? I finally had a peg soldered on mine last
week!