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Author: gsurosey
Date: 2011-11-21 16:08
I (finally) bought a stand for my bass clarinet. I went with the Hercules DS560B (the one with the bell contact point as well as the body). I like the stand very much, but I need suggestions for something to carry it in. When the stand is folded up, it's a little over 27" long, so I figure a bag/case that's 30" will do. It also needs to be wide enough to accomodate the part that holds the bell (so a ouple inches wider than the widest part of a bass clarinet bell).
What do you guys recommend? My Bb/A clarinets (which would most likely be with me, too) would be on my back with my peg stand attached on a carabiner (hence the nickname "Pegs of Death" since they swing somewhat freely when I walk). Bass clarinet case handle would be in my left hand and my bag of other stuff over my right shoulder. So, while I could carry something in my right hand, I'd prefer to be able to throw it over my shoulder.
Suggestions?
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Rachel
Clarinet Stash:
Bb/A: Buffet R13
Eb: Bundy
Bass: Royal Global Max
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2011-11-21 16:12
Get a large nylon gym bag or even a camo backpack at a surplus store. I've used both with the same stand.
BTW, I've not been happy with that stand and all my other stands are Hercules and great. I'm going to covert a guitar stand for my bass (cheaper, better, and easier to transport). Several people I know have done the same thing.
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2011-11-21 16:15
I just secure my stand to the side of my bass clarinet case with a nylon strap. No need to have a separate bag for it.
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Author: DNBoone
Date: 2011-11-21 16:17
I use to use the same stand and found a wide camera tripod case to use. Picked it up at a thrift store. It fit just about perfectly actually.
I did find the same issue with Hank. The other hercules stands I really like, but not that particular bass stand. For one, I don't believe the bell of the bass clarinet was ever meant to have the entire weight of the instrument placed on it and fear getting any damage. And two, it makes quick switches almost impossible.Third, it is actually not very stand. The bell sits so high that a small bump can send the stand stumbling sideways. Luckily the time I witnessed this it was someone elses bass but it came out relatively undamaged.
Post Edited (2011-11-21 16:19)
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Author: gsurosey
Date: 2011-11-21 16:36
I use a peg stand when I play and I couldn't find another stand that allows you to keep it extended. I will trade the inability of a quick switch for this since, in my eyes, having to not have to reset the peg again is a good tradeoff. It takes me longer to reset the peg than pulling the bass off of this stand. I like the lightweight, too (I can't always pass stuff off to my boyfriend, especially when he has to lug his drums).
I put the backside arm all the way up, but leave the front (bell) side down. This way, the bass is leaning back more and (appears to be) taking the weight off of the bell.
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Rachel
Clarinet Stash:
Bb/A: Buffet R13
Eb: Bundy
Bass: Royal Global Max
Post Edited (2011-11-21 16:38)
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