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Re: New case materials, old metal instruments

Author: John Morton
Date: 2018-07-12 06:45

After tediously making a small arched case for an antique guitar, I decided my time was better spent practicing!

My White Silver King (no center joint) lives in the classy original case. I proudly carry it around, but seeing the wear on the corners and handle I bought a cloth camera tripod case that serves as a cover. The old case would not be a huge project for a woodworker to duplicate, basically a tapered rectangular prism. The clarinet body rests on padded blocks at either end, and there is an extra inch of width that accommodates mouthpiece, barrel and a cute little reed box (that is too short for modern reeds). I have added some places next to those items to hold: two Vandoren reed cases; a tube of cork grease turned on its end; and a spot for a film cannister of water I use for a quick dip before playing. That stuff is all one compartment, formed from thin brass sheet and slid over the front lower lip of the case.

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