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Author: Ski
Date: 2007-08-04 08:30
The used bass clarinet I bought came with a case that reeked. I've done what I could to de-stinkify it but there's still a residual odor. I'm considering ripping out the interior of the case and replacing it with new materials. This means that I'd need a new molded form for the bottom of the case. Anyone know where I could get a replacement form? Or should I simply not bother and just get a new case?
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-08-04 11:36
You're probably better off getting a new case if you can get a relatively inexpensive one to fit your bass. The old Conn bass I'm working on is in a Bam case which cost more than the bass clarinet itself! But it fits well and only needs an end block made from high density foam wedged in the lower joint section to stop the joint moving around as it's a low E bass in a low Eb bass case.
But strip the old case down to see what can be salvaged - all the soft lining and padding material may be easy to replace or could end up being hard work, and the smell can still linger in the plywood as well.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Ski
Date: 2007-08-04 17:12
Thank you for your advice Chris P., and I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your other very informative and helpful answers to my other posts on this BB.
Regards,
Ski
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Author: jane84
Date: 2007-08-04 18:51
Haven't there been some earlier posts about getting rid of smell in cases?
You could try a search if you haven't already.
-jane
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Author: Ski
Date: 2007-08-04 20:04
Hi Jane,
I did a search here last night and read through quite a number of posts. Admittedly I didn't look through all 12 pages (yikes!) of search results. But there were some good ideas, particularly the enzyme-based de-stinkerizer sprays (LOL), but I didn't see any posts with respect to replacing the interior of the case with a new molded form. It's info on where I could such a form that I was most interested in.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2007-08-05 22:54
Ski wrote:
> I didn't see any posts with respect to replacing the interior
> of the case with a new molded form. It's info on where I could
> such a form that I was most interested in.
I played with the thought of using construction-site filler (comes in a spray can with a hose instead of a nozzle, to fill up gaps between walls and eg door frames). The plan is to get a plastic bag (freezer bag), put the horn in, suck the air out and close the bag. Then apply filler into the open bag (it will expand like hell if unimpeded) and at the right time place the vacuumized parts on top of the foam (it shouldn't sink in too much, obviously) and let the whole shebang dry. Pry the clarinet parts out, sand the resulting cavities with a sand sponge and finally apply the plush or velvet lining.
What I am not sure about is whether the foam gasses, causing tarnishing.
Commercial-grade packagers use a similar procedure. Dunno if their stuff is available in household quantities.
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Ben
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-08-06 19:23
The older style Howarth student oboe/cor case linings were a flock covered vacuum formed plastic tray into which the joints sit (as in Buffet cases), but the underside was filled with expanding foam to prevent it sagging.
It could probably be the same foam as the cavity filler as used in construction as it's the same pale yellow colour. And there haven't been any tarnish issues with it.
As well as putting the joints in plastic bags, wrap them up in bandages (then into plastic bags) to allow room for the fabric lining of your newly made foam tray.
I keep meaning to back fill the tray in my Buffet bass case as it's not very well supported in the middle - the plastic bends like anything.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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