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Author: contragirl
Date: 2011-01-10 20:13
I have been searching for a case for my bass clarinet, a search that has taken me about 4 years and still has not been fulfilled. The only case that seems to fit my needs is the Bam bass clarinet case, which would be nice to have, but dropping $500 on something I don't play often anymore seems like a waste.
I finally emailed Protec and asked them why they haven't made a bass clarinet case for 2 piece bodied Low Eb basses, and they were like "there is no real demand for them."
I need a nice gig bad-ish case for my bass clarinet so I can tote it around, but I do not like the Altieri's precarious design, Protec only has 1 piece body cases, and Bam is too expensive. Where is the in-between cases?!
(Did I rant about this before?)
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2011-01-10 20:30
DEG makes (or made) a 5-piece bass clarinet case. They are very difficult to find but I think they sell for $100-$120. I looked for one but eventually ended up buying the Protec case for my bass. If you take out the adjustment block at the end it's long enough that you should be able to fit both joints in without actually assembling them. I usually slip a small piece of foam insulation board betweent he thwo joints to keep them tight in the case.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2011-01-10 20:32
Consider a DEG case, e.g.
http://www.wwbw.com/DEG-Bass-Clarinet-Case-483885-i1442287.wwbw?source=TWWR
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Author: William
Date: 2011-01-10 21:26
For years, I have been urging Reunion Blues to make a leather gig bag for my low C bass clarinet. They make bags for most other instruments & percussion equipement, but for some strange reason they have ignored the clarinet family. Marcus Bonna also makes excellant, lightweight cases and actually produces a great double clarinet case--but nothing for the bass. All they would have to do is alter the design of their bassoon case a little....but they, too, continue to resist my suggestions. Either RB or MB could corner the market on bass cases very easily and I cannot understand what the problem is.
My dream bass case would be made by Reunion Blues out of sturdy leather with lots of the same protective padding their wonderful sax cases have. It would be more compact and lighter than the Bam case.
Send you emails to ReunionBlues.com and maybe we can make a difference.
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Author: USFBassClarinet
Date: 2011-01-10 22:36
If you just want something cheap you might try your local music shop. One of the ones here has a catalog of cheap Chinese made cases available to him and he can usually get a case for about anything. I wouldn't trust my Selmer 67 in one, but I think for other instruments they would serve fine. My back-up Bb clarinet currently lives in one actually.
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2011-01-10 23:03
Hey Contragirl,
Good to see you online again.
I am also looking for a two piece Low Eb case as well. I have a King Marigaux BC with an OK case. My initial thought is to get a nice cover made for it as the inside is quite good.
But I thought about using my Protec case which is now doing the duty with my Vito backup BC. But, the Marigaux bell is too big,
It's always something.
HRL
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2011-01-11 00:18
Hank,
I had a similar problem with my bass. I originally bought one of the DEG 5 piece cases but had to send it back because my bell wouldn't fit. It just barely fits in the Protec case.
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Author: contragirl
Date: 2011-01-11 05:11
Hey all, yeah I am kinda here and there.
The current case I have is a DEG (or some similar generic hard case). The blocks aren't set and the joints rattle around, so I am looking for a gig bag. I don't have a super fancy bass, but I love my little old Noblet bass. It's just tough to carry my double Bam clarinet case, along with my bass hard case and Effer hard case without being able to sling it over my shoulder or store music inside. It's just a pain. I was about to get my quilting mother to make me a slip cover for the hard case, but I would rather get something that is overall lighter. =/
My local music shop also sucks. The one that was around here that was even close to being decent has since moved out (how long ago? I can't figure it out). I think the nearest one is a guitar shop mainly, I ended up buying a Bundy II sax and had to buy Rico reeds cuz they didn't sell individual Vandoren reeds... So they fail. I did find a cheapo chinese case for my sax, which doesn't fit correctly but it works. I can't seem to find any for the bass.
If you know any Chinese rip off cases, send me a link to check out. :P I will check out Reunion Blues too.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2011-01-11 06:58
If you want a gig bag, then by all means get the Protec case.
Yes, this means you keep the two body joints assembled during gigging (which isn't a bad idea at all), but you get a lightweight and rugged case that will protect your instrument well. And it comes with a shoulder strap, and an optional backpack strap can be had as well.
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Ben
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Author: Bill Patry
Date: 2011-01-11 19:48
I just got a bass from Schwenk & Seggelke, which came with an awesome case by B. Kösling. It is fairly light but very strong, having survived a serious trouncing in shipping from Germany to the U.S. You might ask S&S how to contact them directly.
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Author: Bobby McClellan
Date: 2011-01-11 22:02
I had an old Buesher bass in the Protec one piece case. When I decided to get a newer horn I went with a YCL 221LL and gor the aleteri case cover made for it. It fits my purpose just fine since when I do have to double it is usually on one or both contras or alto. With the cover it has the backpack straps which frees up both hands.
Bobby M. McClellan
Flowood, MS
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2011-01-11 22:17
The case sold with the S&S bass clarinets likely costs even more than the BAM cases that Contragirl stated were too expensive. I'll bet they probably look pretty cool though.
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2011-01-12 00:07
Steve G,
I can not get my Marigaux bell to fit in the Protec case. I'm going to get a decent cover for the original King Marigaux case and make do.
The green Yamaha case for the 5 piece YCL 221II looks really good but small. Has anyone tried to order just the case from Yamaha?
HRL
Post Edited (2011-01-12 00:30)
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Author: contragirl
Date: 2011-01-12 17:57
I like Selmer's new gig bag style bass clarinet cases; they are very similar to Bam cases. BUT I have this strange feeling that they may be made by Bam and just labeled with the Selmer Logo. Hmm...
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2011-01-12 20:39
FWIW, the Jupiter 675 also has a (very nice) 5-piece case. Might be cheaper than Yamaha's...
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Ben
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2011-01-13 05:12
Ben, is the Jupiter case the same awful hard suitcase type case or does it have shoulder straps and is padded etc.?
>> Whatever the label, just remember, it's probably made in China. <<
I could be wrong, so maybe someone knows for sure, but AFAIK most of Selmer's cases are made by BAM and are made in France. I've seen two versions of the Selmer/BAM bass clarinet case (low C only but I guess the low Eb is similar) and they were very nice. But from what I remember, Selmer's versions are usually slightly more expensive than the "regular" BAM.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2011-01-13 07:37
> Ben, is the Jupiter case the same awful hard suitcase type case or does it
> have shoulder straps and is padded etc.?
It's a standard classic wood-frame case, just like the DEG and countless others. I wouldn't know what should be awful about it.
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Ben
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2011-01-13 08:05
>> I wouldn't know what should be awful about it. <<
It's not a matter of knowing, it's just what you like. If you don't mind carrying it this way then it's not awful for you. For me, a bass clarinet case that you can only carry in your hand like a suitcase, without any padding and houlder straps, is awful.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2011-01-13 09:20
Oh, I see.
(That's why I recommended the ProTec case, even if that means keeping the instrument assembled.)
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Ben
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Author: shmuelyosef
Date: 2017-04-18 01:54
The yamaha case does not have any clips for shoulder straps or anything...you have to dedicate a hand to it, although alto saxophone case covers work with this bass clarinet case
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Author: bbillings
Date: 2017-04-26 07:42
I had a difficult time finding a case for my clarinet, a 60s vintage Selmer Paris. The BAM case is molded around a new style Buffet so the joint lengths were different. I also considered a DEG but was told they are no longer made as well as they used to be and they are impossible to find. A friend with the same clarinet has one but he had to fit a dowel into one of the joints to make it sit in the case without rattling. I ended up buying a Pelican 1555 case which was the exact dimensions of my original case. I used the "pick n' pluck" foam temporarily while I had some custom foam cut which was expensive but ultimately less than a BAM case ($200, medical grade closed cell foam). They happened to send me two sets of the foam if you are interested in going that route and I'm interested in selling the extra foam since I only need one clarinet case. Something to think about. I could take and upload a pic if you're interested. Ultimately, a bit bulky but the most protective of all the cases!
Another idea since you mention liking a gig bag is the Altieri bag. A friend of mine uses one and if you want light and portable, don't travel via airline with the instrument and are careful it is universal fit and well made.
Hope my thoughts help
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Author: contragirl
Date: 2017-04-26 19:33
Wow guys, I posted this like 6 years ago! I have since bought a nice BAM case for a really good price. lol
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2017-04-26 19:42
Probably took you all of those 6 years to save up enough money for that pricey case!
I prefer cases that cost less than the instruments I put in them. And I do not pay very much for my instruments.
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Author: contragirl
Date: 2017-04-26 19:47
Ha! I know! Six years ago, I broke up with a deadbeat boyfriend with no job (I bought a new car when I realized I had more money) and found a BAM case on the ebays for a really good deal. I think it was a liquidation from a music shop? I want to say I paid $300-400 for it. And what, 5 years ago, I got a better job. Not that I am rolling in money, but I am definitely better off than I was back then.
I had paid $500 for my bass clarinet off the ebays as well, and got a really nice deal for what sometimes sells for $1500. :P But at the time that I bought that bass, I had a community theater gig that paid me $500, so it was already paid for!
Heck, you follow me on Facebook. My life is no mystery. =D
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2017-04-26 22:34
Your life is a mystery wrapped in an enigma FB posts notwithstanding.
Glad you have a few bucks now, use them wisely.......
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