Klarinet Archive - Posting 000884.txt from 2002/06

From: "Forest E. Aten Jr." <forestaten@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] wiseman cases and flying
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 11:58:54 -0400

Dan,

I haven't had a problem. Security does take a good look at the case and I
have always had to open it for them. In recent months they have been using
the/a bomb detection machine. (swabbing and placing the cloth into some kind
of explosive materials test unit) When I bought my bass case (several years
ago now), Howard showed me how to approach the security and stewards to
minimize over-reaction to the length of the case. It had to do with how I
positioned the case over my shoulder as I carried it on. Clever guy, Howard.
This is really not applicable now as the security is treating the world in a
different way now. I have found that even in these crazy times that people
(at least a few) do understand our concerns for the safety and security of
our instruments. If I have to check the case....I will worry...but not much.
As you know...it's tough. As a precaution, I have had a simple and heavy
(1000 den) nylon cordura bag built to slip the case into. This should keep
the leather from being damaged if I do have to check the case. It is just a
simple tube with drawstring at one end. I had the seamstress quilt the bag
with foam and I had her line it with a waterproof material. I bought the
material at a local fabric store and one of my neighbors did the very simple
sewing work. By layers....nylon shell, foam quilted, waterproof lining. I
surrendered two of my comp. tickets for the opera next year for the kind
offer, by my neighbor, to sew the bag.
I also carry on my mouthpieces and critical reeds in a fanny pack. Just in
case....I have spent many years selecting clarinets...but feel that these
can be replaced. Mouthpieces are a different story.
One of the guys that plays horn in our orchestra always says, "if I lose the
thing....I'll have to retire". The smile comes next....

Forest

----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Paprocki" <danbascl@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] wiseman cases and flying

> Forest,
> How do you get a Wiseman through the airline check-in since the case
is
> larger than allowed? I have a "short" Wiseman bass case but have not
flown
> with it yet. What have been others experiences with airlines and bass
> cases?
>
> Dan
>
> --
> Dr. Daniel A. Paprocki
> Clarinet, Eb, and Bass Clarinet
> Bowling Green, Kentucky
> 270-793-0955
>
>
> From: "Forest E. Aten Jr." <forestaten@-----.com>
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 09:45:37 -0500
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Subject: Re: [kl] wiseman cases and warm ups
>
>
> Fits in the overhead and does have padded backpack straps.
>
> My bass to C with double troughs is one of the "newer" smaller models and
it
> also fits in every overhead I've encountered.
>
> Forest
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <MeighanStoops@-----.com>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 9:36 AM
> Subject: [kl] wiseman cases and warm ups
>
>
> > Thanks everybody for the info on prices. I won't be in Stockholm
> > unfortunately but that case would sure come in handy for me as I need to
> take
> > all four on a flight in August.
> > I can't afford it now though although I'm sure the price is appropriate.
> > Any problems taking it on airplanes? Does it fit in the overhead? And
> the
> > quad case has a backpack feature?
> > And another thing....I can personally vouch for Hatt's warm-up method
> (scales
> > and articulation). It's not rocket science but if done on a daily basis
> it
> > can make all the difference in the world. I know it did for me. I
> started
> > it very slowly when I was recuperating from some muscle strain (after
> > stupidly carrying many boxes). If I DON'T do this warm-up and go
straight
> to
> > a gig I really notice it the next day when I get back to it.
> > Meighan
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