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Author: lynn
Date: 2002-01-03 00:08
I am looking for a new double case, but I don't want something monstrous. The Pro-tec cases (and the like) are nice and lightweight, but bulky and frankly, not very classy-looking. In fact, some are downright ugly. Anyone have any suggestions?
Do they still make those old slim Selmer double cases any more? I have a single case like that (want another of those, too, mine finally died) and the look of those with case covers was always nice. I saw a Buffet one similar to it, but 1) it was VERY heavy and 2) the macho red interior was just BLINDING..... It would be great to have one of those to put in one of those Lands End nylon bags. Or something like that.
OK, yeah, so, we women buy cars for the color, too, right? LOL 
Lynn
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Author: D
Date: 2002-01-03 06:21
nice sense of humor........and you do have a way with words <(:o)
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Author: lynn
Date: 2002-01-03 12:57
If you don't have a sense of humor in this biz you can go bats pretty quickly.....
Lynn
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Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2002-01-03 15:48
...don't be afraid.... all I want is that RED PLUSH ...
...No aCOUNTing for taste...
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-01-03 17:15
Lynn -
If you get a ProTec case anyway, be sure it's the newer model. The old ones had a "fit" that was much too loose, allowing the pieces of the instrument to rattle around. I have one of the old ProTec double cases and have to stuff foam at the ends and underneath, particularly with the A clarinet.
I agree that the ProTec is ugly, but it's fairly small, and light, has built in insulation and, on the double case, a nice zipper pocket on the outside.
Leblanc makes a lovely double case, built like a fortress. Not too big, but heavy. I hate the monster black Buffet double cases. Too big, too much much wasted space and not enough storage. Add one of the covers with big pockets and it's the size of a steamer trunk, and not much lighter.
I'd avoid any case that forces you to keep the bell on the lower joint, and, particularly, the barrel on the upper joint. The very old Buffet cases were that way. I think they traded off too much to save space.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Peter
Date: 2002-01-03 22:10
I would try hard to stay away from soft-shell cases with styrofoam inserts that thinly wrap around the outside of the instrument(s) as it's only protection or any facsimile thereof. Especially if you are going to travel with it, and/or have good, professional quality instrument(s).
Eventually that very thin styrofoam edge splits or wears down and your instrument has no protection to the end joints, etc.
I can't swear to it, but I think ProTec makes a double case like that. Some time ago, I declined to purchase one because of that issue. If the case doesn't have decent protection around the edges, think hard before you buy it.
I know that hard cases are usually monsters, but if you are going to make the most out of protecting your investment, they are often the better choice. Everything else is just a compromise.
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Author: Steve Hartman
Date: 2002-01-04 12:58
Yamaha has converted a laptop case to a double clarinet case. It is about the smallest, lightest double case available. It holds two extra barrels and an extra mouthpiece and has a trough for reeds, etc. All joints come apart. It's adequately padded, in my opinion, but probably does not provide enough protection from extremely cold weather. It has a foam-padded handle and an optional shoulder strap. It's quite reasonably priced.
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Author: Larry Liberson
Date: 2002-01-04 15:22
I second Steve's comments on the Yamaha case. I visited Yamaha in Grand Rapids last month and saw one there and immediately loved it. I ordered one the next day from IMS for around $112 + shipping.
As far as the cold weather is concerned, as long as you're not walking a great distance, it shouldn't be a problem. And if you're still worried about the cold, you could always put it in one of those insulated bags/covers/etc.
I don't believe you need be concerned, in general, with the 'softer' cases. Unless you have a habit of using them as stools and/or footrests (and assuming you actually care about what's inside the case!), they should be just fine. I've travelled around the world with a soft-sided quad case (and with no inserts, BTW) and now with this new Yamaha model. I've never had any problems with anything inside the case (I wish I could say the same about my playing....).
Ironically, the only travel related damage was with an old Buffet hard-sided single case.
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Author: lynn
Date: 2002-01-04 20:38
IMS? International Musical Suppliers? I went to that site, didn't see any Yamaha cases there at all. :/ Figures. That's a good price, too. I want to check this out!
I just don't want a big ugly case. I'm an adult now, you know?!
Thanks for all your suggestions!
Lynn
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Author: Laur
Date: 2002-01-04 21:24
I looked at the yahama case, but I didn't like how the bell of the clarinets had no protection whatsoever.. It was kinda just there, next to the zipper. In my opnion there wasn't enough protecion on the instruments..
I ended up buying the French Buffet Double case, It's pretty light, kinda tiny and has enough protection.
Laurie
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Author: Larry Liberson
Date: 2002-01-04 21:27
Lynn,
You're right--the case is not in their catalog. However, they do carry it (it is a rather recent addition).
The model is Yamaha Professional Double Clarinet (Soft-Sided) Case SSC-CLCPRO.
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-01-09 03:23
Have you thought about using "leopard skin" contact for your ugly case? It would make it very attractive! LOL
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