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Author: Matt74
Date: 2017-07-30 22:09
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I'm looking to purchase cases to sell with student instruments that I fix up. I'd prefer hard cases, but semi-soft side cases are more economical (used student instruments only go for so much). I see a lot of used Gator, Kaces, and Pro-Tech foam cases for sale. Picture attached... I got one Gator case and it seemed OK. The foam was pretty hard. Obviously they won't last forever, but mostly I was concerned with the clarinet getting out of adjustment with normal use, and damaged if packed under a bus for marching.
Do these hold up, and do they provide enough protection for kids to use?
- Matthew Simington
Post Edited (2017-07-31 20:37)
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Author: Matt74
Date: 2017-07-31 20:39
Bump. I thought some of you might have students who have them, and can comment whether they are really appropriate.
- Matthew Simington
Post Edited (2017-07-31 20:40)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-07-31 20:55
I've only seen the Gator tenor sax cases and think the grey fabric covered one was excellent value for money and seem to be very protective and durable. I wasn't so taken by the hard plastic case which looked a bit like an SKB copy, but the plastic shell was thin and brittle.
If the clarinet cases are made form the same hard form foam and the insides cradle the joints well with no undue movement nor pressure on the keywork (especially the RH F/C touchpiece which is particularly vulnerable), then they should be worth considering.
If you're only looking for a case to supply with reconditioned clarinets, then these should be fine. It's up to the buyer if they stick with the case or get a different one.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2017-07-31 22:08
I gave my girlfriend one for her C clarinet last Christmas. So far no tears or damage. Seems to be just as durable a ProTec.
-Jdbassplayer
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