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Case Covers

Author: ClariTone
Date: 2007-01-23 00:05

Hello

I am now using a case cover by ProTec which is large enough to fit my fairly good-sized LeBlanc Case. However, I am in need of more storage space than what is alloted in the case, and the cover has no room on the inside or pockets to accomodate my extra stuff. I found a medical bag that the case will fit into, and the bag has a bunch of pockets and room for my extra stuff and has a zipper at the top (unlike my other velcro style cover, which leaves gaps at the top sides of the bag open to the elements). However I am unsure if the cover will help to insulate the case adequately. Any ideas on how to help insulate the cover to add an extra measure of protection? Or is it the case itself that is responsible for helping to protect and insulate the clarinet?

Thanks!!!
Clayton

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Re: Case Covers

Author: Tobin
Date: 2007-01-23 03:11

Hello Clayton,

I am a big fan of the Altieri bags. I have my students buy them when they buy wooden horns.

You could go to a fabric store and buy a piece of batting (the foam that fills most cushions) on the cheap and cut it down to size. Then put the clarinet in the bag and the batting on top in between the case and the zipper. That would insulate the case.

James

Gnothi Seauton

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Re: Case Covers

Author: massa
Date: 2007-01-23 06:22

I use the Altieri Case Cover for my Leblanc case.
http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=140371&t=140300
you can see my review of Altieri Double Pocket Case Cover for a single case with pics.

The storage space is plenty. Guess why I have a back ache after my practice. No, I play with a good posture!! I'm a mere packrat.

You are concerned about the insulation. I started using the Altieri cover for the very reason but I'm not sure if the "state-of-the-art" 4-layer insulation is really what you are looking for. I am very happy with my cover believing it's helping to prevent the abrupt temperature change. I, however, have not monitored the temperature with the cover so I don't know how much it helps.

I've used it more than five winters where you encounter the severe temperature change (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where the temperature gap easily can be more than 90F: -20F outside to 70F inside) Never had a crack because of the temperature but the instrument is not warm after more than 10 minutes walk outside with case cover. (I wipe off all the visible moisture before moving to a building to another)

Now, I don't know if there is any case maker providing the cover or case to prevent any heat-loss/gain, but I'm glad I have my Altieri even if it's only for the storage purpose. Mind you I like its look alone.

Protection against shock, you inquire, is I think almost solely up to the carrier. The cover will probably absorb some/little shock. The case does most of the shock absorbing but if you hit the case a little here and little there you will notice the need of alignment pretty frequently(especially true for the larger, alto or bass clarinets). When I'm in a car, I carry it on my lap, or the seat, never on the bare floor. No.

- m

Post Edited (2007-01-23 06:39)

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