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Re: Needing a new case

Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2010-11-20 13:17

What I think is more important is that Danny apparently did not and has not yet picked up on the fact that you are talking about a full-Boehm clarinet rather than a "standard" 17/6 instrument. A standard Protec case (without modification such as Chris suggested) won't work for your clarinet.

You don't say what the problem is with your current case. If it's the hinges, latches or the handle, you might be able to find/order replacement parts and repair the case yourself or have it repaired. Lining that is wearing out can also be replaced -- and there are instructions on the Board for approaching this as a do-it-yourself project. Even the basic (wooden?) framework can be repaired/replaced. Of course finding someone to do it can be a challenge if you don't have the tools or talent to do it yourself but, if you can describe the specific problem, someone here might be able to point you toward the right repair person.

The problem is that full-Boehm clarinets are relatively uncommon so they don't provide a large enough market for the major replacement-case makers to address. Those makers focus on products that will sell fairly quickly. It costs money to carry inventory, both the storage cost and the financing costs. That's also why you probably won't find a case for your instrument at a local dealer (though you could call around and ask because you never know).

Your best bet may well be, as Ben suggests, to order a case from Amati. I don't know any other clarinet manufacturer who includes a full-Boehm soprano in their product line other than as a special order. You might start here:

http://www.amati.cz/distributors-in-australia-and-oceania

and see if any of these distributors carry or could order a case for you. This link may work better than Ben's to identify Amati's offerings:

http://www.amati.cz/produkty/cases-for-bb-boehm-clarinets/

Otherwise, I think your options are likely to be limited to finding a used case (needle in a haystack), modifying a standard case as Chris did, having a case custom-made, or making your own. For the last option there are detailed instructions on this Board for making a clarinet case, starting with a basic briefcase. (Surprisingly, however, I find they have not yet made the "Keepers" section.)

Best regards,
jnk

Post Edited (2010-11-20 13:21)

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