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Re: WISEMAN CASES

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2010-06-07 03:25

I use the Wiseman bass clarinet case (model A) to carry a bass (low C) and one soprano. I think it's great there is no need to carry two cases plus it's a bit smaller than the original bass clarinet case and a bit more comfortable.

I don't remember what the case is supposed to fit but maybe up to bass and two soprano clarinets. I think it's boarderline to put two sopranos there and have enough space for everything you need for them (but it could possibly work).

There are some negatives which don't prevent me from using it:

- The noisy velcro. It is noisy, but for me almost never a problem even when arriving while others are playing. In the rare occasions that it is, I open the velcro before entering the room.

- There is a seperate sheet music "pouch"(?) that you attach to the case. You can only put a certain amount of paper in there, or else you can't attach it anymore. You also can't put hard back books etc. in case you need that. It depends what each players need but I've never had a problem with needing more than I could put there (sometimes I don't even take it to save weight if I don't need sheet music).

- It looks a little too posh IMO but I easily tolerate that because it's so comfortable.

- With a big bass clarinet bell like the new Buffets it fits better if I remove the peg screw (this screw is also bigger than usual with the plastic head). Other models might not have this problem. I usually don't use this screw so prefer not to have it on the bell anyway.

I'm just being critical, none of these issues would prevent me from buying it. To fix them (except the look) would mean to compromise in worse ways anyway. I haven't used the original case since the day I got the Wiseman, even when I took the bass clarinet only.

Post Edited (2010-06-07 03:33)

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