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Author: Wookie001
Date: 2024-08-16 23:18
I live in an area where criminal activities have increased during the last two years.
So I’m wondering what is the best way to prevent theft of the instrument while carrying it? So that people don’t even notice I am carrying something valuable
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Author: David Eichler
Date: 2024-08-17 01:43
?? It is a relatively small instrument. Carrying it in a knapsack is an obvious solution. Bass clarinet? A duffle bag or back pack.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2024-08-17 02:29
Another reason I like the little ProTec case. It really doesn't look like it holds anything of value. Also, if I go into anywhere while driving around with my horn, the horn comes in with me.
..........Paul Aviles
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Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2024-08-17 04:50
This may seem like an overkill, however, it just might make sense.
Picture to follow.
Post Edited (2024-08-17 04:53)
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Author: DNBoone
Date: 2024-08-17 05:56
I carry insurance. $18,000 of coverage is like $40 a year through USAA.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2024-08-17 10:36
Depending on how far you want to go...
I use a camera bag that opens from the back side, meaning the zipper is against your back, so when you have it on you a thief can't open it. I don't think there is a clarinet back pack case designed like that, but if you use a very small suitcase type case (e.g. those old Yamaha ones or possibly some of the Protec models) then I think you would be able to put it in one of those camera bags.
I use a Lowepro, an older version of this model. Scroll through the photos and you'll see how it works, and they have several sizes and models. There are similar style cases by Manfrotto too.
https://www.lowepro.com/global/flipside-300-aw-ii-lp37127-config/
I don't do this with my clarinet. I just use a regular back pack clarinet case and don't see how someone would snatch it off me... but I guess everything is possible...
I also have insurance and generally recommend it, but it doesn't help if someone steals it on the way to a rehearsal or concert.
If you are concerned about the clarinet case looking valuable then use a small suitcase type case and carry it inside a plain looking back pack.
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Author: Julian ibiza
Date: 2024-08-17 12:22
Violin cases tend to work well, but only in conjunction with trilby hats and dark pinstripe suits.
Julian Griffiths
Tel. 34 696 798 853
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Author: lmliberson
Date: 2024-08-18 18:58
Julian said: "Violin cases tend to work well, but only in conjunction with trilby hats and dark pinstripe suits."
In all the years I have monitored this BB, this is one of the most insightful and informative responses ever.
And it didn't even mention ligatures and/or synthetic reeds!
Wow....
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Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2024-08-18 23:33
Just a picture of a few clarinet guys going to a rehearsal.
It's always nice to have a few buddies along for protection.
The picture is below.
Post Edited (2024-08-18 23:52)
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2024-08-21 21:06
I've had a clarinet and an alto sax stolen from my car, and several friends have had the same experience. Fortunately both were bangers that I only used for outside jobs, but it's still a pain to replace them. These days I don't carry instruments in what are obviously instrument cases. I found a source of old video camera cases, from when video cameras were huge. They're scruffy and a bit beat-up and not worth stealing, but they carry the instrument securely and have lots of room for music, reeds, water bottle and such.
Tony F.
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Author: super20dan
Date: 2024-08-21 21:23
get one of those old 60-70,s green plastic bundy cases. no one will steal this. even thiefs know bundys stink
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Author: Djudy
Date: 2024-08-22 16:43
I take public transportation to rehearsal at night in a rough neighborhood and put my stuff in a old reusable branded supermarket sack that looks like crap, makes it look like I've been to the vegetable market. Put a stalk of celery or a leek sticking out would be the finishing touch but I never seem to have one handy. I also try to make sure I'm on the same tram with any other bandmates on the return. I admit that it is a worry but most thefts here seem to be either home breakins, from cars or on the bandstand at the break whebn your back is turned.
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Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2024-08-23 03:02
Djudy,
If your tram looks like anything in the following link, then, if it's alright with you, I'd like to offer a few possible suggestions:
https://londonist.com/london/transport/ode-to-the-london-trams
Although it would be nice if someone traveled with you to your rehearsals, it appears that you always travel alone.
Suggestions:
1) Try not to sit very close to a door opening. This would only make it easier for a thief to make a fast escape.
2) If you can, sit next to the window of a double seat with your bag between your right leg and the tram.
3) Try to never sit totally alone and away from people. Being in the midst of people may be a deterrent to a possible thief.
4) Wear a rather big, very loud whistle around your neck. The more obvious the whistle is, the greater likelihood that the possible thief might think twice about approaching you.
5) I suggest putting a luggage tag inside the clarinet case. I've read stories where lost luggage was located quite a distance away from an airport.
6) If your purse is large enough, I suggest putting the upper section, barrel, and mouthpiece in your purse after wrapping them with thin bubble wrap. If someone snatches your bag, when they feel safe to open it up, they'll find only one half of a clarinet. Then, I suspect they'll discard the case making it possibly easier to locate it later on if there is a luggage tag inside the case.
7) This may sound a bit strange, however, I suggest you have your cell phone on in the picture taking mode. You never know when you might actually get a chance to take a thief's picture.
8) If you feel uncomfortable at any time, I suggest keeping the whistle in your mouth in the "ready to blow" mode.
I believe that you are probably doing some of the above already.
Hopefully, I wrote something above that might be useful to you.
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