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Author: William
Date: 2008-08-14 15:16
Just received:
Thanks for your inquiry. I’m sorry but at this time we still do not have any Reunion Blues gig bags for clarinet. We have had some requests and our product development team is aware of it. It sounds to me like we might start working on something and possibly have clarinet bags sometime in 2009 but nothing is definite at this point. Please keep checking the RB website at www.reunionblues.com for updates on new products. Please let me know if there’s anything else.
Best Regards,
Brett Paley
Keep sending those "inquires" and perhaps we'll have more great lighweight carry options for our instruments:
<sales@reunionblues.com>
Post Edited (2008-08-16 15:14)
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2008-08-16 14:24
Kalakos,
Would a large brief case work for you? That is, put your individual cases and misc equipment in the brief case. That's what I use for my clarinets and flutes...along with extra barrel, reed cases, spare ligatures, swabs, etc.
One of the good things about using a brief case for doubling is it gives you a maximum amount of flexibility in taking only what you need for a particular performance. Thus, if you don't need the C or A clarinet on a certain day why haul it with your other things as you might in a triple case?
Roger
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2008-08-17 06:40
>> One of the good things about using a brief case for
>> doubling is it gives you a maximum amount of flexibility
>> in taking only what you need for a particular performance
OTOH it has a lot of disadvantages too.
In the way you describe, if you do need another clarinet you add the weight of its case too. A briefcase is much less comfortable to carry unless you have a cover with straps or attach shoulder straps somehow, especially considering how big the briefcase has to be to carry three clarinet cases, and assuming it's most likely to be the main case/bag you need to take.
If you have an even heavier case you prefer to carry on your back (maybe a bass clarinet) and still need to carry three soprano clarinets, I'd rather devide them to two hands and not carry all of them, plus add the weight of the briefcase, in one hand (when possible). I can think of situations where a briefcase for all soprano clarinet cases would be good, but (at least for me) they are very rare in comparison with situations that it would be more of a hassle.
The weight of an extra soprano clarinet (especially an Eb) is (IMO) really not a big deal to carry even if you don't need it. So I think a triple case is a much better option.
Post Edited (2008-08-17 07:15)
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2008-08-17 17:31
Hi Clarinbass!
You are perfectly correct about the added weight when one puts a clarinet case in a briefcase. If one is going to use 3 clarinets for most performances, it might make sense to get a triple case. Personally, I could not bring myself to spend $1,000 on a Wiseman case; however, I understand that they are quite good and one could consider it to be an investment for a life time.
I also realize that a woodwind doubler (ie, clarinets, flutes, saxophones) is in a different situation than someone who focuses on Bb, A, and Eb clarinets (perhaps add a C). I have not found a case that can work for my clarinet and concert & alto flutes together -- especially, given that I use curved neck flutes. Thus, I've had to resort to a large brief case that has several storage areas. Actually, such brief cases have long used by doublers for carrying various combinations of clarinets, flutes, oboes, etc. for studio work and ensemble performances.
To lessen the weight of my clarinet, I use a Yamaha case that's made for their student clarinet. It's the smallest and lightest clarinet case I've found and it's also quite sturdy and protective. I figure that it's designed for children throwing instrument cases around on a school bus. So, it should meet my needs for being small and highly protective. I purchased it from Woodwinds & Brasswinds and the price was around $50. It works much better for me in a briefcase than a standard size clarinet case. Especially, since all of my clarinet accessories go in the briefcase and not the clarinet case.
Anyway, finding the right equipment and accessories for ourselves sometimes involves balancing trade offs.
Roger
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Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2008-08-18 21:16
John,
We have spoken before. For this combination of instruments A/Bb/C, I got an industrial case big enough for my needs from Jensen tools, and some mattress foam from a local bedding store. Get at least two layers of foam; 3 layers might work better. Lay out the parts where you want them, and cut them out with an X-Acto knife, or with an electric carving knife (better). Cover with plush.
I put all the parts in the same order (A/Bb/C) standard barrels, (A/Bb/C) upper/lower joints, (A/Bb/C) bells, (A/Bb/C) short barrels.
My result is not lightweight or elegant, but was very economical and is very very durable.
Regards,
Ralph
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