Klarinet Archive - Posting 000651.txt from 1997/08

From: Jim Lytthans <lytthans@-----.net>
Subj: Yamaha case
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 15:29:30 -0400

David Niethamer wrote (re: the Yamaha case):

> .... mouthpieces go into their spaces *without* a cap - a bit dangerous,

David,

I use that case, too. I found that if you put cape and ligature on
mouthpiece and press firmly in the mouthpiece position, it fits. After
a few days, the depression molds to the shape... styrofoam is wonderful.
This did seem to be an oversight on Yamaha's part, though
--

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