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Author: John Gibson
Date: 2002-05-24 13:37
Hey guys....
I'm looking for a double clarinet case that will accomodate two assembled Bb's. I've placed a "wanted" ad in the sneezy classifieds, but am wondering if there's even such an animal, aside from those old musty jobs from days gone by. What I hope to accomplish is storing and toting my one piece SILVER KING and my R-13 in one case. I know Wiseman can probably make me one, but I don't have that kind of money. Any suggestions? Thanks....
john
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Author: William
Date: 2002-05-24 14:05
I don't have any specific help for you, but once, when Tom Ridenour came to our town to present some clarinets for audition to an internationally known clarinetist (who had flown in from NYC), he had a case that contained eight fully assembled Bb Concerto clarinets. He had stopped by my high school, on his way to the hotel meeting, to meet John Winslow (and try some of his ligitures) and brought this "octet" in from his car to keep them warm. One case--eight clarinets. Sorry, I didn't ask him where he had it made. BTW, wouldn't a conventional double clarinet case work "OK." It would not be a perfect fit for the second Bb, but it would be close enough to provide protection and satisfy your need to "carry twins."
Good Clarineting!!!! (octets need special accomodations)
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Author: Mike_M
Date: 2002-05-24 15:25
That "Octet" sounds like a custom job for the sales people.
Short of having one completely custom made; you could convert the shell of an old case, like an alto sax or trumpet case, to fit your needs. I gutted an old Bb/A double case and refitted the inside to accommodate a flute and oboe, with plenty of room for storage. It was not that difficult. I just sculpted some polyurethane foam with an electric kitchen knife and covered it with velvet using spay-on adhesive. There are probably better materials to use than polyurethane foam or foam rubber since they out-gas and will tarnish silver and nickel, but I didn’t know better at the time.
Perhaps Dr. Henderson could recommend a more suitable material?
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Author: David Spiegelthal
Date: 2002-05-24 15:30
Make your own out of the shell of a regular double Bb/A case, remove the original interior (or at least the A clarinet half) and make your own interior out of thick foam, using a hot knife or razor blade and/or scissors to cut out the necessary cavities. If you want to get fancy, you can then buy some velour-type fabric at any fabric store and glue that over the foam. I've made a couple of homemade cases this way. The thick foam can either be purchased at fabric stores, or can be found as packing material.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-05-24 17:21
David -
John wants a double case for a 1-piece metal Bb and an assembled standard Bb, so a standard double case wouldn't be long enough.
A possibility would be to find a second long clarinet case and screw them together back to back. Perhaps you could gut a trumpet case and put in a lengthwise board diagonally, so that the bells of the clarinets would be at opposite ends.
Me? I'd put a bungee cord around the two cases and carry them together. That way, each horn would be in a case made for it.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-05-24 18:13
"Never buy a case until you've tried at least one bottle." ...GBK (running for the exit)
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Author: Wes
Date: 2002-05-24 19:35
You could probably use a ProTec soprano saxophone case, reblocked for the two clarinets in opposite directions. It will cost about $75 plus the black plush and foam rubber for the reblocking. I just looked at mine(for a soprano) and believe that it could work. It has a long external pocket for extra items. Good luck!
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-05-24 20:35
In an earlier thread someone had suggested using a sop sax case for a metal clarinet, so Wes' suggestion sounds like a solution. Thanks to you I've now learned that one can use a hot knife on the foam. I've used razor blades, a cork cutting knife and a scalpel all of which yield less than satisfactory results. You can get high density foam from Musicians Friend mail order house. I just got some and it's great.
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Author: John Gibson
Date: 2002-05-24 20:53
Thanks to all for the suggestions. Not real sure I have the ability to "reblock" a trumpet or alto sax case or even a PROTEC.
Do have a double Buffet and as Ken S. mentioned that won't do for
assembled clarinets. Maybe I can find one of those old double cases on ebay. Thanks again....
John
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-05-24 20:54
Try using a one-piece Bass Clarinet case modified to give yourself an extra end section for reeds, your lunch etc., etc. That Band shop in South Dakota has a case maker who used to work for selmer. He put together a "Selmer" style case for my Bass thats pefect. Give them a shout and see what kind of shell they have sitting around.
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Author: Massa
Date: 2002-05-24 21:09
How about Rossi?
There must be a double clarinet case.
Again, the price may not be suitable for you though...
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Author: jim lande
Date: 2002-05-26 03:29
I keep a buescher C soprano sax and whatever metal clarinet I am playing regularly at the moment in a converted Sears double walled plastic tool box. The box is about 2 feet by 8 inches wide and around 5 inches thick when shut (designed to fit under a car seat.) I got a sheet of good quality high density foam rubber about 1 1/2 inches thick, cut a slice for the bottom, a slice to line the lid, and then a middle slice. I cut out appropriate compartments in the middle slice and used a spray adhesive (recommended by the foam center) to glue that slice to the bottom one. The slabs were, of course, the dimension of the inside of the case. I then cut satin so that I could wrap the top piece, tucking in edges, and wrap the bottom assembly loosely enough so that velvet lay in the pockets. A little tape to hold the velvet in place, push everything into the tool box, and you are in business. Actually, it looks good, is way rugged, and probably protects the horns as well as anything. .
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Author: forest@woodwind.org
Date: 2002-05-26 06:25
John,
While they are very expensive....the cases made by H. Wiseman in London are some of the best cases I've ever used. I have a bass to C that also holds two clarinets of any flavor and it works great. I also have a case that holds 4 clarinets of any length up to A clarinets. It will also accomodate my Blayman triple stand. They all come with accessory bags and music pouches. Great products.
http://www.wisemancases.com
I love my Wiseman cases.
F. Aten
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Author: Jamie Talbot
Date: 2002-05-26 06:27
Paxmans of London make custom cases for any combination of instruments.I had one made last year for clarinet,flute and piccolo
and it cost £175.If that,s in your price range I recommend them.
The quality is superb!
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-05-27 15:45
jim: I seem to recall your mentioning the Sears case idea previously and think it's a great idea. May I ask what is the "foam center" that you reference. Also, may I email you direct re working with foam....if you are experienced? Bob...gfoxx@msn.com
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