Klarinet Archive - Posting 000620.txt from 2001/06

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl]Conducting batons - was Off Topic-bassoon reeds
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 10:22:06 -0400

I have been stuck on the closing latches for some time. I know why
Harrison went the route he did. The good news is that everything but the
latches have been worked out and solved.

I have sample latches coming this week - two simple hooks and one catch
that can be nickle plated. I hope to have reed cases available within two
weeks. But right now, I do not.

At 10:15 PM 06/20/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>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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Roger Garrett
Clarinet Professor
Director, Symphonic Winds
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Music
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
Phone: (309) 556-3268
Fax: (309) 556-3121

"A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes
another's."
Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825)

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