Klarinet Archive - Posting 000467.txt from 1997/04

From: "Robert S. Spring" <Robert.Spring@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Wiseman cases
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 08:59:32 -0400

Hi Larry,

I have one. I bought it last summer and got in it January. I'll answer te
questions in the message itself.

>I was wondering if anybody on the list owns or has any experience/information
>on the multiple combination clarinet cases constructed in England by Howard
>Wiseman.
>
>My questions are:
>
>1) Are they convenient -- room for all necessary supplies, extra barrels and
>mouthpieces, reed cases, etc...or does one need a case cover to store gear?

Yes
>
>2) Do they protect the instruments sufficiently? Are they secure?

Very, very secure.
>
>3) Is there room for music storage (and the like)?

Music stored on the outside in a separate "pouch" that wraps around the case.
>
>4) Does anyone in the US handle these...or are they only available through
>Wiseman?

I bought through him.
>
>5) How much?

Alot. I paid around $600. That included two extra inserts for my Eb and C
clarinet. It would have been about $4oo otherwise i think.
>
>6) Thumbs up? Thumbs down?

2 Thumbs up
>
>Thanks in advance!
>
>Larry
>
>Larry Liberson
>Detroit Symphony Orchestra
>Hard Reed@-----.com

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