Klarinet Archive - Posting 000613.txt from 2001/06

From: Gary Truesdail <gir@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl]Conducting batons - was Off Topic-bassoon reeds
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 01:15:15 -0400

Roger:

Do you have any of those reed cases ready yet?

Gary Truesdail

rgarrett@-----.edu wrote:
>
> At 08:52 PM 03/12/2001 -0800, you wrote:
> >Who is making these holders, Roger or David?
> >
> >I'm interested in one. What price? Will it fit in a standard Selmer double
> >case? What kind of wood? Will this be and item of woodworking art, etc.?
> >
> >GaryT
>
> Gary,
>
> I think I'm the one making them. They will be wood - most likely oak (as
> it is the most readily available), although they can be of other woods
> too. Lacquered finish - natural or stained.
>
> I own several Harrison cases - as David N. mentioned - and they have a
> limited life-span (although I have refinished these and they look good when
> done). The hardware on the ones I am building will be different - the
> hinges will not be so flimsy, and the catches will be push catches like
> those on another case I have. The brass clasps look ok, but the break and
> bend - not so good.
>
> As I mentioned to David, I will do many of these cases with plexiglass -
> and before anyone reacts negatively, I have two cases I bought from David
> Shifrin (who used to have a source for some) and they have lasted over 20
> years. The reeds always store very well in them, and the plexiglass will
> keep the cost down. There will be people who want glass - not plexiglass -
> so those will be available too.
>
> I'm guessing $25-30 range right now. I'll know more when they are built.
>
> Best wishes,
> Roger Garrett
>
> Roger Garrett
> Clarinet Professor
> Director, Symphonic Winds
> Advisor, IWU Recording Services
> Illinois Wesleyan University
> School of Music
> Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
> Phone: (309) 556-3268
> Fax: (309) 556-3121
>
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