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Author: Mychelle
Date: 2006-04-15 03:25
Hi I have a Buffet R 13. I need to get a new bag for it preferably with some space to hold my odds and ends that accompany me when I play. Also My clarinet spends quiet a bit of time outside with me waiting for buses in the winter so it must be kept warm. Last I carry alot of stuff with me so a hands free case would be helpful. Any reccomendations with one or more of these things taken into consideration?
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Author: Cuisleannach
Date: 2006-04-15 05:24
Buy a small case and a big bag to put it in. I used a standard pochette case for years but recently bought a gator case because it was fairly small and the hardware on my old case become irrepairably damaged. I put this into a bag I think I got from Olathe band instruments years ago. It has a fleece lining and this even holds the cold out of -20F Minnesota winters for at least thirty minutes. The nice thing about the fleece is that while it's not a perfect insulator, it does slow the rate of cooling the instrument experiences, so damage is less likely. I still won't leave it in my car, though.
Both the gator case I just bought and the bag I've had for years have shoulder straps that are long enough to loop around your neck and opposite shoulder for that mad dash through the airport or the endurance sport of "have bari (or bass clarinet), will travel" gigs.
If you intend to carry lots of stuff it's not a bad idea to get a padded shoulder strap. You can get cases with form-fitting covers, but the bigger bags hold a lot more. Mine can hold my recorders (although the tenor and bass instruments don't fit) my single case, a stand, a clarinet peg, and enormous amounts of music. I just checked one of my catalogs and they had my olathe bag for a little over 50 USD.
-Randy
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Author: bob49t
Date: 2006-04-15 06:21
As a start, that big auction site in the "ether" may provide info and links to makers' sites.
I just got an little Ortola case which is great for either my Bb or A clarinet (if the gig only requires one clar). It has good internal storage, spaces for 2 barrels and an expandable outer pocket for gubbins (but music only up to A4 size)
Good suggestion from Randy to have an outer insulating bag. I do this anyway, as I carry reed kit, music stand and spikes.
BobT
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Author: larryb
Date: 2006-04-15 11:42
I've been trying to find the Yamaha soft and insulated double case. Very elusive. I've seen it around New York City carried by pros, one of whom praised it very highly. It seems to be the smallest of the foam insulated double cases, but holds everything with pockets for music.
According to my source at the Yamaha Artist Studio in Manhattan, the interior is made in Japan and the exterior is made somewhere in the US (or the other way around). The whole is assembled in the US, and that is where the breakdown in supply seems to be occuring.
Until I find one of these, I'll continue to use my BAM double, which works well but is bulkier than I'd like.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-04-15 11:59
"According to my source at the Yamaha Artist Studio in Manhattan, the interior is made in Japan and the exterior is made somewhere in the US (or the other way around). The whole is assembled in the US, and that is where the breakdown in supply seems to be occuring."
Probably the reason we haven't seen these cases in the UK.
But I have the wooden Yamaha pro double case (adapted to fit my full Boehms) and a case cover with a pocket deep enough to keep a folder and triple oboe stand in which does the trick - the compartment inside is big enough for an old Korg AT-1 tuner as well.
I also use a Pro Tec carry-all which my single Selmer Bb case fits into perfectly (it's the same size as an oboe d'amore case but with a bulge at one end for the bell), and this has all manner of zip up compatments in it and a shoulder strap - and I can get all my gear in this, including a music stand.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2006-04-15 13:03
Hi,
The Olathe bag is excellent. I asked WWBW to send me two and selected this one. I am using a large Selmer briefcase style which has a lot of room but the bag has outside pockets for music and even folders which is a real bonus.
The fleece lining is really nice and the case cover wears like iron. Also consider a separate "shaving kit" or cell phone type accessory pouch for extras that do not fit in a smaller Gator case (good choice and cheap). Remember, these items will last for a very, very long time with proper care.
I doubt if waiting for a bus would cold soak your instrument unless you are out for hours.
HRL
PS A word of advice on bags, suitcases, etc. Black is the best color.
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Author: Cowchick
Date: 2006-04-15 14:49
The folks @ Lands End were kind enough to make a soft-sided brief case that is the perfect size to fit a French style double case. It has pockets for music, pens, business cards, reed stuff--you name it. These things wear like iron, and there's even a nice wide shoulder strap. For a few $$, they'll even put your monogram on it:-)
There is a small company in Billings, MT that makes soft sided duffles, luggage, brief cases, etc of high quality ballistic nylon. While they will not make a hard sided case, they will custom mfg a case cover, and you can order it with a layer of high density foam (like the stuff in soft sided coolers)in the walls, as many pockets, compartments, straps, etc., as you desire. Given the quality of their materials and workmanship, I think their prices are quite reasonable. They're called Red Oxx Mfg. They have a web site, and I can get the URL if anyone is interested.
SLR
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Author: corks&pads
Date: 2006-04-15 15:09
Buy a small case and a big bag to put it in.
Good approach. This may sound silly to some, but if you have to go out in very cold weather regularly, you might look at soft insulated cases designed for picnic and camping. Some of them are the right size for the smaller clarinet cases, and they'll keep the temp change inside the case from taking place too quickly. You can even carry a chemical handwarmer pouch with you for emergencies.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2006-04-15 15:35
For years I have carried my pochette case in a Lands End attache as mentioned above. I love it. It is extremely durable and carries TONS of stuff.
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Author: Cuisleannach
Date: 2006-04-15 17:43
By the way, the buffet pochette cases, though expensive, are really nice unless you need lots of extra storage. I don't know how they manage it but mine perfromed like a champ for twent years of abuse before I had to finally retire it due to the hardware wearing out. It's very strong, light, and small. My only caution is not to buy the form-fitting leather cover....mine wore out (zippers broke) after a couple of years.
-Randy
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2006-04-15 18:19
Cowchick,
Here is the link for Red Oxx; cool stuff and it looks like the company has a sense of humor in teh naming of the products. The bags appear to be really well made.
http://www.redoxx.com/
Is there an outlet store so I can stop when I am in BIL on my next trip to the Roscoe?
HRL
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Author: Wayne
Date: 2006-04-15 18:48
I've got a small plastic buffet case that bulges for the bell. The Olathe bag sounds great. Anybody know if they have a website ? I'm not finding......
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2006-04-15 19:20
What you might want to do (I did it and it worked well), is to buy a cheap, small case for it. Make sure the case is small. As small as can be (VERY little room for accessories). Then buy a notebook/laptop case that will fit the clarinet case inside. So you have the protection for the clarinet, and now you have a case that has plenty of compartments to organize and store accessories.
And it'll probably turn out much cheaper than if you were to buy a clarinet case that did it all.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Clarinetgirl06
Date: 2006-04-15 20:07
I also have the Olathe bag. It works very well. I bought mine from Weiner music. I didn't realize though that this bag was made about 30 miles from my house. I would have gone and bought it directly from them if I would have known! I put my standard R13 case inside, which it fits fine, but I do think a smaller case would allow this outer bag to function slightly better.
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2006-04-16 11:08
If you go the small case, big bag route, don't forget about yard sales and flea markets. People get rid of high-quality luggage for next to nothing. I've picked up empty clarinet cases that way, too, for instruments I bought without cases. I like the Bundy cases. They've got some storage space (ample for reeds, swab, lyre etc.) and they're sturdy cases, with metal-reinforced corners, but they're not huge.
Lelia
http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/Lelia_Loban
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-04-16 11:37
The Yamaha Custom single cases are compact, like the old Selmer cases - the same size as an oboe d'amore case and these will fit in any shoulder bag.
I'll be trawling the special offers to see if any of these crop up as I need a smaller case for my plastic Yamaha - which has the ginormous moulded plastic case with the handle on the end.
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Author: Bradley
Date: 2006-04-16 18:15
I don't like how heavy my BAM Double Trekking is, but I need something like that where the backpack straps are optional since I'm a lowly student and often have a real backpack on me during school. I've considered an Altieri case cover, but that would mean also purchasing a nice pochette double for my clarinets, which is unnecessary expense in my book. The BAM X-Light is cool, but it bothers me that it's basically just a backpack.
Maybe one day I'll finally get a nicer, lighter case and hopefully one as durable as the Trekking.
Bradley
Edit:
At least with it's size it looks like a real backpack. I have a Trekking Single as well, and although I never used it as a backpack people used to make fun of it all the time when I would use it to carry only my Bb.
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Author: corks&pads
Date: 2006-04-17 13:29
... I like the Bundy cases. They've got some storage space (ample for reeds, swab, lyre etc.) and they're sturdy cases, with metal-reinforced corners, but they're not huge.
Lelia - you and I think alike. Not only are we both frugal, but also practical. Bundy cases are pretty good and, if you don't have to feed your ego with things like status symbols, keeping your R13 in a Bundy case might save it from being first choice for a knowledgeable thief!
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2006-04-18 20:35
I bought a very nice case from Ben Redwine. The brand is Durbin and it is large enough to hold my music folder and all my barrels and mouthpieces PLUS my wallet, keys, cell phone and most other things I need. Yet, it is lightweight and has back-pack style straps or regular handles. It's similar in construction to a ProTec case, but larger and (IMO) much better for protection of my Opus II.
You might check out his website (he's a sponsor her on the bboard for Genussa mouthpieces). I think he worked with Durbin to design this particular case--but I might not be totally correct about that part. Maybe he'll read this thread and correct me.
Also, it was quite reasonable in price. I've used it for about 9 months now and find it quite wonderful.
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