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Author: clarinetdad65
Date: 2004-11-15 17:52
I am looking for a few suggestions on a clarinet carrying case for my daughter. She has a Buffet R13 clarinet. I am looking for a padded case that would be able to hold her music folder, the clarinet in its hard sided case, and possibly a music stand. She will be traveling to Europe in the summer of 2006 and will need this for her trip. Being that she is on the younger side (14 y/o) I am trying to find a bag that is functional yet fashionable. I have seen a cool backpack style bag but I am told that it is on the small side and probably would not fit all of the items I mentioned. Thanks for all the help!!
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-11-15 18:51
What I did was went to Staples when they were having a sale on cloth briefcases with my clarinet case and VOILA. Everything fits. A compartment for music, pens/pencils, the different zippered pockets I use for different items (one pocket for a box of reeds, one for my sanpaper to adjust reeds, one for screwdrivers to fix any loose screws, one for my reedcase, one for my cork grease, etc. etc.)
It's very functional, is a professional style briefcase (so it doesn't look dumb), comfortable strap and handle, and since it wasn't made SPECIFICALLY for clarinets, has plenty of cargo space and was dirt cheap (I got mine at $14 after two rebates. And it's a weigner case - a fairly durable brand)
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: susieray
Date: 2004-11-15 19:04
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I would like to suggest a laptop computer case....I got a very nice well-made one on clearance for $30. It unzips all around, so it is easy to get your clarinet case in and out without scratching it. There is a nice zippered pocket on the inside plus two huge pockets on the outside. One of the outer pockets is perfect for a music folder or a wire stand, and the other outer one has all kinds of little pockets inside it, perfect for reeds, tools, pencils; you name it. I also has a detachable shoulder strap and is WAY cheaper than a clarinet gig bag.
Just for fun I have posted pictures of it. ![[happy]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smiley12.gif)
sue
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2004-11-15 20:13
When I toured in Europe 3 years ago, I purchased a Bam XLight since I wanted to carry the clarinet in my backpack along with 6 weeks worth of diabetic supplies and a change of clothes.
If one hadn't had 100 or so insulin syringes, etc., the backpack was indeed large enough to carry the clarinet in the XLight, the music, and a collapsible music stand in addition to clarinet accessories, a book, and even maybe a knitting project...
Now if you're looking for a CASE (not a case bag) that would hold all of that stuff, I don't think I have any ideas for you...
Katrina
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Author: msloss
Date: 2004-11-15 21:31
Assuming you are going to stick with the R-13 case and not change it for something like a BAM, hearty encouragement for buying a nice backpack from a mountaineering store (EMS, REI, LL Bean, etc.). It should swallow everything your daughter needs, and be set up hopefully with chest and waist straps to stabilize the weight. She'll thank you at the end of her trip when her back and sholders don't ache and her hands are free for other stuff.
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Author: William
Date: 2004-11-15 22:11
The Protech cases are also very nice, light and affordable. However, when I traveled in Italy, I carried my R13 in its stock french style single case inside a larger backpack that would also accomodate my music stand, music, wind clips and assorted clothing options. However, for the flight over, I would suggest packing the stand, reed accessories (knife especially), and electronic tuner (with battery removed) in the luggage you are going to check in for the flight so they will not be confiscated as dangerous objects. The clarinet, mouthpiece and reeds may be taken aboard the plane as carry on in the backpack.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-11-16 14:05
I have tried several different kinds of "carrying case"....but I always come back to the hikers/students' backpack. She can put her music in a regular folio and put it in the pack. The standard Buffet attache is great for regular non-travel use but a plain "old" Yamaha plastic model 20 clarinet case is about as compact as they get...and it's sturdy. Put all those accessories in separate small "cosmetic" style cases. When you travel you need your hands free.....that's why backpacks are so popular.
Bob Draznik
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