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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-09-19 20:07
Yes....I know, do we really need another reed case on the market?
The answer is: why not, if the design and construction are excellent.
Phil Shapiro from Davie Cane (Gonzalez Reeds) recently sent me a prototype of a new clarinet reed case he has designed and developed.
The dark red wood (cherry?), box style reed case holds 20 reeds safely and securely. At 5 1/4" x 3 3/8" x 1 1/8" (13.34cm x 8.57cm x 2.86cm) it easily fits in a shirt (or jacket) pocket or in the accessory pocket of your clarinet case.
Phil said there is also going to be a smaller version which will (I believe) hold 5 reeds.
The reeds are stored in the case, single file, on their side in individual slots.
The lid has 2 vent holes for air to circulate when the case is closed.
The latch is a sliding suitcase-type mechanism and the hinge is a piano hinge running the length of the back. All seem quite secure and construction is first rate.
The Davie Cane clarinet reed cases, which are similar in design to the oboe reed cases already on his site, should be available this week and will be sold through Davie Cane. http://www.daviecane.com/
For pricing and availability - contact Davie Cane directly.
Disclaimer - I was sent a courtesy prototype reed case for evaluation and suggestions before final production. Although I do voluntarily endorse Gonzalez reeds, no payment or other consideration was, or is, given ...GBK
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Author: Steve B.
Date: 2005-09-19 20:38
I have 4 criteria for a good reed case.
1. It must keep the reeds perfectly flat to prevent warpage.
2. It must allow enough air circulation so the reeds don't remain wet
and get moldy.
3. It must not damage the cane during insertion, removal, or storage.
4. It should be pocket sized so that it can fit in a large shirt or jacket pocket.
I had high hopes for the most recent Vandoren case which holds 8 reeds.
Unfortunately the case had the annoying habit of putting a small dent in the vamp of the reed, even when the reeds are gently inserted.
I hope that Gonzalez gets it right.
Steve
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-09-19 21:06
Yes. So far, it sounds very nice, but I too was wondering if you've been able to evaluate whether your reeds warp or not while in there. Holding 20 reeds sounds like an excessive amount for me (if anything, I'd probably opt for the ten), but one thing I really worry about is the warpage of the tip. Have you had enough time to try it out to know for sure whether this will be an issue, GBK?
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2005-09-19 21:32
Hmm. The reed slides sideways into a slot. Presumably, about 1/4 to 1/2 of the width of the reed goes into the slot, and the remainder stands free above the slot.
Or does the bottom of the reed rest against a piece of glass or plastic?
Any chance of a photo?
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-09-19 22:12
Whoops. My link was to the oboe case.
Perhaps Phil should come up with some logo of his own. Maybe a GIANT "P" with a clarinet being thrown though the top part or something.
US Army Japan Band
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-09-19 22:13
Any hints on the prospective cost of this case? As it's made of wood, I'm thinking it's not gonna be very cheap . . .
US Army Japan Band
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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-09-19 22:41
Alexi - The oboe reed case design is very similar to the clarinet reed case design ...GBK
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Author: DavieCane01
Date: 2005-09-19 23:37
Actually, this is a Davie Cane product. I do sell Gonzalez reed cases, but this case is my design and not affiliated with anybody else. It's a design that I've wanted to make and sell for nearly 25 years but, until now, didn't have the resources to create.
I decided on 20 for the large case knowing that the average player usually has 2 boxes open at a time, and the smaller one (5 reeds) to hold the performance ready ones. ![[grin]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie5.gif) Warpage, according to my way of thinking, comes from uneven drying of a reed. So the design is geared towards maximizing airflow around the reed, insuring even drying top and bottom and speeding drying time. Slight wrinkling of the tip, which hasn't yet occurred in a single test reed, isn't a huge problem. Lateral warping of the back is, and this should be eliminated in this design.
I won't discuss pricing here, as I think I've already streched the limits of propriety on this board by talking this much about a product. Call me for details.
-Peace to All
Phil
Post Edited (2005-09-19 23:50)
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Author: Morrigan
Date: 2015-06-23 11:12
Sorry to resurrect a very old thread, but...
I bought one of these reed cases and have used it to death. As of today, it's now unusable. Does anyone know of anywhere with old stock or even have one they don't use they're willing to part with for decent money?
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