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Author: zhangray4
Date: 2024-06-04 08:25
Basically what the title reads. Anyone here have the Fatboy and can't fit in their clarinet case? What do you guys do?
I have one on trial that I quite like, and was considering purchasing it. I have a pair of R13s (Bb/A) in the original Buffet attache double clarinet case, and I don't use a case cover. It also doesn't fit in the slot where you put you can put your reeds and your small accessories (cork grease, swab). Doesn't fit in any of the mouthpiece spots either.
-- Ray Zhang
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Author: MrDanny
Date: 2024-06-04 12:06
I like the Fatboy too (despite the annoying name) and use a small but ample case from Reed & Squeak: https://reedandsqueakcases.com/shop/single-clarinet-case-suitable-for-bb-a-c-eb-expnt?
Their cases are well-made and use stable inserts that can be positioned to accommodate different barrel sizes and clarinet lengths. Double cases are available.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2024-06-04 18:37
Usually they fit in the horizontal slot. I have a case with the long vertical channel for barrels where one would not fit. In that event, I put the barrel in the accessory area. If that is not available in your situation then you'll have to carry in separate bag.
..................Paul Aviles
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Author: m1964
Date: 2024-06-04 21:17
Would it fit inside the bell? Wrapped in some fabric, of course.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2024-06-04 23:04
Buffet double cases (made by Jakob Winter) aren't exactly well designed for Buffet clarinets to begin with.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: RBlack
Date: 2024-06-04 23:12
Most cases the foam in a barrel slot can be kind of forced to accommodate a larger barrel. It won’t really spring back through, permanently deformed usually.
Like Chris said, they aren’t really the nicest cases out there anyway though…
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Author: m1964
Date: 2024-06-05 01:18
When I fell on top of mine it help up just fine. One cracked corner and no damage to the clarinets. Fixed that corner and still using the case.
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Author: zhangray4
Date: 2024-06-05 06:54
Thanks all for the responses. When I made the original post, I swear I checked to see if the barrel fit in the horizontal compartment slot that's commonly used to put reeds and other accessories, and I recalled it not fitting. I tried just now and it does fit there, even with the supplied velvety barrel pouch, so I guess I'll just keep it there for now. A bit tight, but works.
I know the original R13 cases aren't the best, but I'm not looking to upgrade it in the moment. It does its job. Maybe I'll buy a better case in the future when I have the funds to do so (I'm a broke student  ).
It barely fits in the bell, and by barely, I mean it pushes pretty hard against the side of the case. And that's with nothing covering the wood to wood contact of the bell and barrel. Plus, I usually store a stand in the bell.
Now I am just trying to decide on which barrel length by playing a lot in front of a metronome...
Edit: I meant tuner, not metronome
-- Ray Zhang
Post Edited (2024-06-07 11:15)
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Author: m1964
Date: 2024-06-07 05:31
zhangray4 wrote:
>... I know the original R13 cases aren't the best, but I'm not
> looking to upgrade it in the moment. It does its job. Maybe
> I'll buy a better case in the future when I have the funds to
> do so (I'm a broke student ).
I like Buffet cases, esp. the ones for Prestige/festival clarinets.
> It barely fits in the bell, and by barely, I mean it pushes
> pretty hard against the side of the case. And that's with
> nothing covering the wood to wood contact of the bell and
> barrel. Plus, I usually store a stand in the bell.
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> Now I am just trying to decide on which barrel length by
> playing a lot in front of a metronome...
>
Metronome or tuner?
Also, in the winter, if playing in a cold/cool setting, you might need a barrel 1mm shorter than the one you need now, esp. if playing with stringed instruments.
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Author: zhangray4
Date: 2024-06-07 11:14
I meant to say tuner haha. I guess it is because my tuner app is the same as my metronome app.
Good point about playing with strings in the colder setting.
-- Ray Zhang
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Author: ruben
Date: 2024-06-07 12:26
A case study is required.
rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com
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Author: m1964
Date: 2024-06-07 23:31
ruben wrote:
> A case study is required.
I see at least two postgraduate thesis:
"Cold vs. hot weather influence on clarinets tuning"
or
"Buffet double case influence on health of the instruments it contains"
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Author: Reese Oller
Date: 2024-06-08 08:58
I'd read both LOL.
Currently prepping for college and looking for some used R13's(finding plenty, but what is it with the high prices??). If the advice is to ditch the double case I can hopefully factor that into my budget.
Reese Oller
Clarinet student (soon to be a performance major in college)
I can play bass clarinet, Eb clarinet, BBb contra, alto saxophone, bassoon at a decent level, and flute in a pinch.
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Author: ruben
Date: 2024-06-08 15:06
I wish there were such a thing as a single case for the A clarinet. It that existed, I wouldn't have to lug the big double case when I just use the A clarinet. A triple: C, B flat and A case would also be welcome.
rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com
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Author: RBlack
Date: 2024-06-09 06:16
I have an A single case, but I think the previous owner was a smoker or something, because it really has a bad odour I don’t think I’ll be able to sufficiently get rid of… So it’s just been sitting on a shelf.
Buffet also made single A cases for their e11s which come for sale occasionally. Wiseman could make any combination case your heart desires, but you’d have to pay dearly for it…
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Author: MrDanny
Date: 2024-06-09 06:43
I'm not a paid spokesman for Reed & Squeak cases, honest (despite posting about them earlier in this thread). But their single cases, with the nice movable dividers, work for A clarinets as well as Bb and Eb ones.
Post Edited (2024-06-09 06:49)
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Author: Hurstfarm
Date: 2024-06-10 20:44
…and they also do a reasonably priced triple case for Bb, A and Eb or C!
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Author: JTJC
Date: 2024-06-11 14:43
I have the Reed & Squeak triple. I don't find it works for a A + Bb + C. That's why I bought it, so a bit of a disappointment. Try before you buy.
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Author: ruben
Date: 2024-06-11 17:00
Thanks for warning us JTJC!
rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com
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