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Author: nellsonic
Date: 2016-08-23 12:48
I have a new beginning student who has a muscular condition that keeps him in an electric wheel chair and makes it impossible for him to assemble the clarinet himself. He also has trouble holding the clarinet up, but we are addressing that with a neckstrap, and in the near future a more substantial form of instrument support such as the brace offered by Stephen Fox. Otherwise he shows plenty of aptitude and has been progressing well.
His dad asked if perhaps there was a case available that might allow him to keep the bulk of the clarinet assembled so that he could be more independent, especially with beginning band beginning soon at his school. I suspect that one of the old metal clarinet cases might work or be adaptable, but I'm not sure as I don't have one, and I know that metal clarinets generally had thinner bodies.
Any input would be appreciated, even if it's just letting me know how a modern Jupiter beginning instrument happens to fit in a long case you have at hand. Thanks!
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Author: Bud Miller
Date: 2016-08-23 13:54
If nothing better is suggested, you might try a soprano sax case. I just tried a Yamaha YCL-255 in a case for a one piece straight soprano sax and it fit rather well. The mouthpiece had to be detached and you would need to use a little sponge rubber or plastic foam padding.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-08-23 14:30
Have a look on eBay for cases for clarinets left in one piece - there's bound to be some fairly inexpensive new ones on there as they were discussed on here at some point.
While ordinarily these cases are very much frowned upon, there are some exceptions where necessity dictates. Just make sure someone takes his clarinet apart regularly to clean out the sockets and check the condition of the tenon corks and grease them for him so everything is in good working order.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2016-08-23 16:23
Since I own several old metal clarinets, I experimented with trying to put a modern plastic or wooden clarinet into their cases. These cases would all need major modification to widen their insides. The modification would mean a complete gut-job on the inside, which would involve altering the internal structure of the compartment and replacing all of the padding and the lining. Even the compartment for the mouthpiece would need paring down, to make more space for the thicker body of the modern clarinet alongside the mouthpiece compartment. There would be very little room for padding. If the student's disability makes it difficult for him to handle the case without dropping it, then I think a modified old metal clarinet case could end up leaving the clarinet inside too vulnerable.
Lelia
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Post Edited (2016-08-23 16:24)
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Author: Mojo
Date: 2016-08-23 16:55
An EWI case might work too.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-08-23 17:08
Attachment: clarinetcase1.jpg (28k)
Attachment: clarinetcase2.jpg (25k)
Attachment: clarinetcase3.jpg (37k)
There are these cases currently listed on eBay - see attachments.
I assume they're of the semi rigid type instead of a padded gig bag which is no good.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: bmcgar ★2017
Date: 2016-08-24 20:06
I use a soft pool cue case for my metal clarinet.
B.
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Author: MichaelW
Date: 2016-08-25 03:45
I feel a bit embarrassed as my posting from yesterday was extinguished. One reason (my fault): I mentioned the name of the „auction site that is not to be named“. My excuse: Here in our German forum this is not forbidden- if you don't use a link.
I had wished to call nellsonic's attention to a „saxophone case“ offered there.
Maybe my other fault: I would like to donate to nellsonic's student a used but fairly good and well fitting (I had attached a photo) soprano sax case which I own and thought it necessary to mention the -quite considerable, maybe not worthwile- transport fee from Germany to California which he would have to bear.
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Author: bill28099
Date: 2016-08-25 10:06
If you search "one piece clarinet case" on eBay you will find some for around $50. I bought one a few years ago for a single piece full boehm Buffet A clarinet, it fit minus the barrel. Not the best quality but there was nothing else to do the job.
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you don't even know you should ask.
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2016-08-25 11:44
I bought an excellent Chinese-made case for a complete assembled clarinet on EBay for $A27 a few years ago. It's very well made and quite rigid.
Tony F.
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Author: nellsonic
Date: 2016-09-06 07:03
Peter Spriggs had just what was needed - thanks, Peter! Thanks to all for your help and suggestions.
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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2016-09-07 19:24
A little late here but Allied carries a one piece metal clarinet case that would probably work (model 102). Any repair shop or music store should be able to order it for you.
jbutler
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