 The Clarinet BBoard
|
Author: BG ★2017
Date: 2011-05-02 20:49
Attachment: Bb Eb case 003.JPG (1998k)
Topic: A Solution For Bb/Eb Case
I recently talked to Fred Jacobowitz in Raleigh, NC, who has a business called Case-Closed that specializes in musical instrument case repairs, new case builds, and case customizing. I informed him that I wanted to have him convert a brand new Pro-Tec double clarinet case that was originally designed for Bb/A clarinets and have him convert it to a Bb/Eb case. He did a fantastic job of just removing the A clarinet slots and used two new pieces of Styrofoam to custom carve the slots for my Eb clarinet, including the specifications that I sent him to include spaces for a Morrie Backun Eb barrel and the Clark Fobes Eb extension. He was extremely reasonable in pricing it, was very thorough in communicating with me, and provided a quick turn around!
If interested, you can contact Fred at: www.case-closed.us
I have included a photo of his work on my case and I am a very satisfied customer!
BG
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: 2E
Date: 2011-05-03 06:38
That looks seriously awesome. I'd be interested in a Bb/A/Eb triple case though. I'd love to hear you play Eb, looks like an awesome set up with the Hawkins mp you've got going there :p
2E.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Hurstfarm
Date: 2012-06-28 03:32
Depending on budget you can of course avoid the hassle of conversion by buying a ready-made Bb/Eb or triple case. They're rare, but do exist. FEL, for example, makes both.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Chris P
Date: 2012-06-28 13:39
Please don't use the spring clip thing to hold the LH E/B lever down - that only adds undue stress to the nylon pin which could result in it breaking when you least want it to.
Throw it away right now!
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2012-06-28 14:26
BG -
Your Bb mouthpiece is labelled "Cicero," but it doesn't have the Kaspar trademark. Is it a Kaspar, or something else?
Ken Shaw
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Adrianna
Date: 2012-06-28 15:00
Sorry to change the subject... But, Chris P why do you reccomend not using the spring clip? I have always used one on both my clarinets, as I thought it prevented keys getting bent and such in the case... Are they better off without?
Adrianna
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: winstondawg
Date: 2012-06-28 16:15
Earlier this year I purchased a Bb/Eb case at a reasonable price from Mr. Redwine (a sponsor on this board - under "mouthpieces"). Very handsome case. I'm not sure if this is a one-time item from Mr. Redwine or not.
JC
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Chris2787
Date: 2013-02-08 12:19
I tried contacting him but no reply. My friend from Long Island, NY had bought a JW Eastman Case for Bb/Eb clarinet. I really want one so bad! Please let me know how I can attain one!
Thanks,
Chris L.
E-Mail:
CLjucovic@aol.com or CLjuc87@aim.com
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-02-08 14:30
Adrianna, the spring clip is to keep the keys closed during transport from the factory to the retailer, but it will put continued stress on the nylon pin in the end of the E/B lever which is something you don't want breaking at the most inopportune moment.
Not to mention the fact nylon pins appear to be hard to source in the US judging by what I've read on here, so to prevent premature breakage, don't use these spring clip things at all.
To retailers of new Buffets, bin these spring clip things instead of including them with any Buffets you sell as they're nothing more than trouble when the clarinet comes back to you with a broken E/B nylon pin and you can't easily get hold of replacements.
I know stainless steel pins are available and are a better solution, but do what you have to do to preserve the nylon pins while they're in there.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Simon Aldrich
Date: 2013-02-08 14:38
Chris P's remark regarding not putting stress on the LH nylon pins is a good one.
At the beginning of an opera once, my Bb slipped out of my hands during a clarinet switch. I caught it with my right hand around the lower joint, putting pressure on the LH auxiliary Eb key. It was not a violent action nor did I apply a lot of pressure, but it was enough to break the nylon pin of the LH Eb key. Of course if you have to continue for three hours with a broken pin, the best pin to break is that of the LH Eb, since the instrument remains functional (the regular clarion Eb functions independently of the LH Eb mechanism). It did feel weird however because the LH Eb key now had nothing to keep it in place. The key would regularly teeter-totter, depending on the angle of the clarinet. The opera was so boring that the unpredictable seesawing of the LH Eb key thankfully gave me something to think about. I reflected on how the key's movement felt like a vestigial third limb that serves no function but flaps around in the wind, distracting you from time to time. One's brain grasps at straws in long boring operas.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-02-08 14:49
HAHAHA! Now you've got us all wondering what opera that was!
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: JamesOrlandoGarcia
Date: 2013-02-08 22:50
You know, another good solution would be to have Alteri make a custom bag that fits both the Bb and Eb cases, my like her design for flute covers with a piccolo case pocket.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
The Clarinet Pages
|
 |
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
