Klarinet Archive - Posting 000496.txt from 2010/09

From: Susan Kundert <ohsuzan@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Carry-All Cases
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:40:14 -0400

Rachel,

I got a BAM double (the oval-shaped one) for my oboe and English horn,
to replace my ProTec double, which I didn't use because for me (an
older lady) it was too large and unwieldy and heavy, especially when
the large zippered side pocket was loaded. (Know anybody who wants to
buy a barely-used ProTec double oboe/EH case?)

The new BAM has backpack straps, and a very flat zippered compartment
on the front that would be sufficient for a large piece of sheet music
or two, but which does not accomodate a typical orchestra or band
folder. I have a tote bag which holds that and all the asst. flotsam
and jetsam that I seem to have to carry with me.

So far, I am liking the BAM case really much. It is SO lightweight!
And the backpack straps fit nicely. I don't know that I would run over
it with a truck, but for everyday comings and goings, it holds the
instruments securely, and protects them well.

Susan

On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Rachel Roessel <gsurosey@-----.com> wrote:
>> Since my business is fixing cases (see below), I can tell you that I
>> know how Protec cases are made. While they are well-constructed for
>> their type of bag, they really are inferior to a decent solid case.
>> And, quite frankly, clarinets aren't that heavy that you can't easily
>> carry a wooden case. I wouldn't use a non-solid case, simply because
>> they are less protective of the instrument.
>
> Since you have case knowledge, perhaps you can help me out.
>
> My clarinet instructor said he's willing to sell me a double BAM case tha=
t he
> doesn't use anymore. My triple, in addition to having the zipper pulls br=
oken
> off, now has both hinges broken. The fabric is the only thing holding the=
top on
> and the case doesn't close evenly now. The backpack straps are the only t=
hing
> holding it together.=A0He didn't specify the type (trekking, xlight, etc.=
, and I
> never thought to ask). He said if I remind him, he will bring it to my le=
sson
> next week so I can take a look at it. I'm not sure how much he wants for =
it.
>
> I've never owned a BAM case for Bb/A; are they any good? I used to have a
> trekking case for 2-part bass clarinet (low Eb) and I really liked it. I =
used to
> carry everything but the kitchen sink to some rehearsals and I really lik=
ed the
> backpack straps. My current case has them, but I never used them for that
> purpose because 1) music would fall out as that pocket would be sideways,=
and 2)
> I could never adjust the straps so the case wasn't bouncing everywhere. T=
he
> straps on the BAM bass case were nicely snug and held the case still agai=
nst my
> back.
>
> I have a bag that I carry all my toys in. All I put in my case currently
> accessory-wise is my pull-through swab and cork grease. He said the zippe=
r broke
> off on the accessory compartment, but all I would put in there is my orch=
estra
> folder, so I don't need to worry about that (it sticks out unzipped in my
> current case. Ironically, that's the only zipper I haven't managed to bre=
ak
> off).
>
> My current triple is a Gigliotti case. I didn't think I was rough with it=
. Is it
> a good case in that I shouldn't have done as much damage to it as I have?=
I only
> had it a couple of years and don't want to replace cases that often. I do=
have a
> replacement eefer case that I bought. The thing I don't like about it is =
that
> the accessory slot is so small, I can't store my mouthpiece with lig/cap =
(Rovner
> Lite)=A0in the case. But, I suppose I can add that to my bag of tricks.
>
> Thanks for you help. Any advice is appreciated.
>
> Rachel
>
>
>
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