Klarinet Archive - Posting 000632.txt from 1997/08

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: lighter cases
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 05:25:42 -0400

on 8/15/97 1:18 AM, peter.stoll@-----.ca wrote:

>I was wondering what people are using for lighter-weight double cases
>than the typical Buffet, Leblanc etc.models. TIA,

and Gary Van Cott replied:

>I received an advertisement (probably from ICA membership) 6-9 months ago
>about a Yamaha "Professional Style Double Clarinet Case." The ad says
>"Maximum protection at minimum weight." It looks very good with room for
>four barrels, two mouthpieces, and the bells are not stored on the lower
>joints. There is a color photo in the ad, but I haven't seen the real
>thing. Model number is SSC-CLCPRO.

I've been using this case fro a few months, and it is indeed very light.
I still occasionally check to be sure my clarinets *are* in it before I
leave home! There are two small problems that require some care. One is
that mouthpieces go into their spaces *without* a cap - a bit dangerous,
but I've not had any trouble, and I'm careful given the price of those
Greg Smith mpcs! Also, the case closes with a zipper only, which is OK as
long as you don't forget (as someone mentioned)! I haven't dumped
anything yet (knock wood). For the first few times, the zipper works
*very* hard on the bell side of the case. According to my local dealer,
the case now comes with acknowledgement of this fact. I can tell you that
a week or so of careful closure on that side of the case and the zipper
works more freely. The case has a padded shoulder strap, and a foam
padded handle - very comfortable. I'd recommend one highly.

David

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/