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Author: JOHN GIBSON
Date: 2001-07-01 03:50
ARE THERE ANY DOUBLE CASES THAT ACCOMODATE TWO Bb's? SEEMS THEY ONLY FIT A AND Bb. THAT BEING THE "CASE"....HOW DO YOU KEEP THE SECOND Bb FROM "ROCKING AND ROLLING"? SPECIALLY WHEN THE "BACK UP" HAS A WRAP AROUND REGISTER WHICH IS HARD TO SEAT IN A REGULAR CASE ANYWAY? APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE....
GIBSON
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Author: Joseph O'Kelly
Date: 2001-07-01 04:37
I hear the Selmer double case can hold two Bb clarinets.
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Author: Joseph O'Kelly
Date: 2001-07-01 04:59
When my oboe arived to me (purchased it on Ebay) the case was in bad shape. I got an extra clarinet case from my "collection" and converted it for oboe. I was actually thinking of an idea of making a case to accomidate a Bb, A, Eb and C clarinet(when I get one.) You can probably convert a standard A & Bb case rather
easily by filling in the parts of the styrofoam form that aren't needed.
(I know this probably doesn't make sense but it's 1:00am and I can't get to sleep)
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Author: willie
Date: 2001-07-01 06:25
I recently found a foam packing ( for electronics ) thats not styrofoam or rubber foam, but something in between. Its perfect for instrument cases. As soon as I can get back an inquiry I made on it, I'll pass it on. Its stiff enough to hold a shape well, but flexable enough to absorb impact if needed. It can also withstand adhiesives and paint without melting.
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Author: mw
Date: 2001-07-01 16:11
Willie, very interesting. Have you seen the foam-type material that they use in BAM cases now? I have been thinking about re-doing some cases if I knew where to find some. It, more or less, surrounds or envelops the joints. It is very sturdy and doesn't see, to shred or tear.
John, never really thought about it. BUT, I would just place some thin bubble wrap or sheet-foam at one of the LONG ends where the A would go and I'd bet you would have a problem! Or, place it the length of the particular joint and it will "shrink" the entire area.
If you'd like to try some of the sheet-type stuff ... I have some I'd be happy to mail to you. While I am sure it wouldn't be nirvana, I bet it would work. When I send clarinets out for overhaul, etc. I wrap the joints in this stuff if I have it available.
Best,
mw
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Author: Peter Spriggs
Date: 2001-07-01 20:07
John,
I have a new Buffet double case for two Bb clarinets that was made as a special order for a client who then decided against it. Contact me directly if interested.
Peter
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Author: John Scorgie
Date: 2001-07-02 16:36
John --
A custom case such as that offered by Peter Spriggs is by far the best bet.
A makeshift solution somewhat more complex than those suggested above is to locate someone in your area who likes to do lathe turning. He or she can quite easily turn inserts for the ends of your B flat upper and lower joints to fill in the empty spaces. Same principle as a saxophone end plug. BTW, the end plug on my Selmer B/A tenor is lathe turned wood (grenadilla?) complete with a tenon cork.
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