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Author: clarinetfreak
Date: 2002-02-07 03:27
I'm looking for a new double case for my clarinets. I'm looking for something very compact yet very sturdy. I've heard of the selmer double case (with the leather in the outside) does anyone have an opinion on this case or on any other case which fit my needs. Thank you.
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Author: John Scorgie
Date: 2002-02-07 06:03
The Selmer double cases are pricey but very sexy. A nice one was for sale on ebay a few days ago. It may still be available.
There is a compact low priced ($80 -- 90) double case available from WW/BW or IMS but it doesn't look all that sturdy.
I still prefer the old Buffet double cases which have some extra room for stuff and also allow you to detach the bells from the lower joints. Who cares that they are half the size of a steamer trunk!
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Author: kgl
Date: 2002-02-07 12:04
The BAM regular cases (black, blue, green) are nice but seem to be having quality-of-construction and zipper problems lately. They have room inside for "stuff", backpack straps which can be tucked inside, and outside expandable pockets for music and more. It can get heavy to carry, though. The molded "lite" BAM backpack case (black) is extremely light in weight but has very little (almost none) room for anything else but the clarinets. Definitely compact. Both are just over $200.
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-02-07 13:56
I agree the double cases appear to be almost ideal. How to transport my "stuff" seems to be a never ending problem as I try one thing after another. If you get one of those smallest cases with the shoulder straps then there's no room inside for much other than reeds. Currently I use a more conventional case and put it inside of one of the larger "laptop" shoulder strap cases which has room for lots of other stuff including water. Though a bit cumbersome it's the best I've come up with so far. I also tried a "backpack with wheels" but like the laptop case better. Still looking for the ultimate package.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-02-07 14:28
Take a look at the Leblanc double case, which is compact, elegant, super-sturdy and has a large storage area for stuff.
The newer Protec double case is much less expensive and is also nice. It has a built-in cover and a large outside pocket for music. Avoid the older model, which has a very loose fit and lets the sections of the instruments rattle around.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: William
Date: 2002-02-07 15:01
I went on a "new case hunt" a couple of years ago, and found that the case I was using could not be improved upon, for my needs. I use the LeBlanc double case that came with my Concerto A with an Alteri case cover and shoulder strap. It allows me plenty of room to carry my "stuff" (George Carlin would probably be able to make a new routine out of my equipement needs) and is realatively small, sturdy and light, more so than my other Buffet case. I also have a "thing" about leaving my bell attached to the lower joint in the case and the LeBlanc case does not require me to do so. Hope this helps--Good Caseing (and Clarineting)
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2002-02-07 19:32
Bam cases are nice, as are the ProTec double cases. The Selmer case that was mentioned originally is a very nice case. I play-tested a Signature that came with that very case like is being advertised on eBay right now. Pretty, sleek and practical, it would also fit nicely into my brief case or carry-on bag. Not to mention hard-sided but not too bulky. Nice case.
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Author: clarinetfreak
Date: 2002-02-07 20:38
thank you everyone for your imputs!
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2002-02-09 15:27
I have encoutered a serious problem with Selmer Paris' top-of-the-range (I think) double case.
There is a beautiful light brown or bone coloured (from memory) fabric inside. It 'hugs' or 'drapes' over each divider and support component in an individual sense. These components are very poorly glued to the inside of the structural part of the case. They easily come loose beneath the lining fabric. To reglue them would mean first ripping off the liner fabric. It would be particularly difficult to get the case looking good again.
One case looked really ugly because the fabric was distorted and creased im many places - and glued like that. It was silly to even try selling it so it was sent 12000 miles back.
This is just another to add to dozens of specific examples I have recently encountered of Selmer Paris's careless attitude to quality control in clarinets and saxes.
Perhaps the duds are sent to New Zealand in the hope that Selmer's name will not be tarnished to the bulk of the world. If that is the case, a thousand shames upon Selmer, and I will not hesitate to tell the rest of the world.
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