Klarinet Archive - Posting 000156.txt from 2004/02

From: "Forest Aten" <forestaten@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Case recommendations
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 18:49:52 -0500

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From: "Claudia Zornow" <claudia.zornow@-----.com>
To: "Klarinet List" <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 4:02 PM
Subject: [kl] Case recommendations

> I have a Yamaha double case that has room for two mouthpieces,
> four barrels, and a few accessories. I carry it in a Lands' End
> attache which gives me a music pocket, a shoulder strap, and
> room for many more accessories. I don't know if this particular
> case is still available; it came with a used Buffet A clarinet
> that I bought in 1987.
>
> Would anyone trust the Wiseman case, or any other brand, to protect
> a low-C bass clarinet as checked luggage?
>
> Claudia
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Claudia,

Yes on the Wiseman. When I check it.....I have a heavy rip-stop nylon bag I
"stuff" the Wiseman case into. This to protect the leather cover. I use
bubble pack for additional padding in the case. This insures that nothing
moves.

Forest Aten

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