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Author: Gene
Date: 2005-06-13 18:53
Does anybody know which case can carry a clarinet with two mouthpieces two barrels two reedscases and two ligatures and a neckstrap?
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Author: szyJYM
Date: 2005-06-13 19:17
Yeah, saxophone cases!
--Mike
Wide-eyed music student entering college this fall
Post Edited (2005-06-13 19:17)
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Author: D
Date: 2005-06-13 19:50
Well you could try making one.
Not kidding, I made one for my recorders - (can't buy a case for garklein, sop, descant, treble, tenor and bass for some reason).
Then you can have it however you want.
I used a strong metal box which I bought from a DIY store, the sort that is normally used to store power tools in. I ripped out the insides as it had some existing dividers which were no use to me. I then used heavy duty uphosltry foam to make the padding (lots of cutting off small bits with a knife and a scalple), then lined the whole lot with cheap stretchy velvet. It takes a great deal of velvet so buy loads more than you think you need. Then I stuck the whole lot in the box. You have to experiment to find a type of glue which will stick fabric to foam and foam to the inside of the case.
Anyway, it is a bit of a faff, but you get exactly what you want in terms of storage, and it is probably quicker and cheaper than trying to find what you want commercially. Some tool boxes also have really strong catches and hinges which a lot of instrument cases I have seen tend to lack. There are also some with good locking mechanisms which may or may not be of use to you.
Have fun, and don't forget to leave the case open so the glue can off gas for a while. otherwise if you stick a nice wooden clarinet in there it can get a bit stinky, or you might tarnish your silver plate if your glue looses gas containing sulphur as it cures. For that matter, foam can sometimes contain undesirable chemicals. The most stable types are plastzote and etha foam (these are conservation grade) but generally speaking if you stick to foam that is not coloured then it is often more stable than some brightly coloured stuff from an art store.
Well, end of rant,
this was supposed to be a quick post!
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Author: archer1960
Date: 2005-06-13 19:57
Several years ago I found a camera case which was completely filled with a foam block which was pre-cut into cubes of about 1/2" on a side, with just enough material left to hold them in place. Then you tear off the cubes you need to make a hole just the right size to hold the camera, instrument, or whatever you want to put in it. It works great, and is a lot easier than having to glue and cut foam yourself. Most large camera stores should have something similar to this. The one I got is airtight with a rubber gasket, so it has a little vent hole you can turn to relieve pressure differences to allow you to open the case if you take it to a different altitude. Should work great for an instrument as long as you dry it before closing up the case; otherwise you might get too much moisture absorption...
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Author: nickma
Date: 2005-06-13 20:48
Try MCF Airway Bb clarinet case - it can cope with all you require, and is very good value, and very well made.
Nick
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Author: contragirl
Date: 2005-06-14 05:34
hmm... I know BAM doubles cases hold all of that. What about the singles?
--CG
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Author: deblcooper
Date: 2005-06-17 13:18
ProTec makes a nice Carry-All Clarinet Pro Pac Case. LOTS of space for what you need and more.
http://www.ptcases.com/items.asp?ProductID=257&InstrumentGroupID=8&SubCategoryID=7&InstrumentID=10
deb
www.godlyd.com
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Author: Gene
Date: 2005-06-19 01:45
I work all day standing on a ladder spliceing wires and drilling over head very strenous and play tenor can't stand a normal sax strap but on my clarinet it relieves tension in my spliceing hand( right thumb and elbow).
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Author: Bradley
Date: 2005-06-19 02:46
Gene- I really don't think you had to even bother answering that.
Kevin- when I went to Tri State back in December every first chair of the 4 bands (which are all supposed to be equal in level) played with a neck strap. Many professionals use them too. It doesn't take away from someone's playing, so why would it be a problem to you?
After seeing many of my friends go through problems with carpel tunnel, tendonitis, mild phacial syndrome and other nerve problems- I'm glad that as a clarinetist there are certain things like that available should we need it.
Bradley
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