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Author: Selmer'53
Date: 2007-10-18 17:41
Hello everyone!
Does anybody know a good resourse for classic attache clarinet cases other than Buffet? Everything these days is either "backpacky" or "light-weight-gig style" or really cheaply made boxes. I want a sturdy, streamlined attache...Pochette style interior...like all of the good companies used to make. Wood, leather, sewn rims (not glued to look sewn), red velvet PLUSH lining & strong metal hinge work.
Does anyone make anything of quality anymore?!?!
Thanks for any tips.
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Author: Bubalooy
Date: 2007-10-18 20:59
I believe they are quite expensive, but H. Wiseman (I think they are in London) handmakes cases. I believe you could order exactly what you want. But I've never dealt with them.
The email address is hwiseman@aol.com
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Author: BobD
Date: 2007-10-18 22:48
So, how much are you expecting to pay for the one you describe? The red plush velvet might be a problem. Single or double?
Bob Draznik
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Author: Selmer'53
Date: 2007-10-18 23:35
BobD,
Doesn't have to be velvet...whatever material is typycal to a pochette Buffet case. Only looking to spend $150 tops. Doesn't have to be right away either.
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2007-10-19 01:19
Wiseman cases are guaranteed for life...I'm waiting for a good reason to buy the triple case (Bass, 2 soprano cl's).
Somehow I've managed some restraint.
James
Gnothi Seauton
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2007-10-19 09:40
The Wiseman cases are great and expensive. A bit too fancy (the inside) but I got over it. They (at least the one for bass clarinet) have shoulder straps which imo is one of the most imposrtant things for a case. Or at least one shoulder strap (for small cases). Another possibility is some local bag/case makers. We have a few of them here so probably you have them there too.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2007-10-19 10:09
I guess I've always thought that pochette cases were different than attache' cases. Sorry, I can't help, but you might do a Search here as a number of readers have made their own.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-10-19 11:50
Phone around woodwind specialists to see if they have redundant box cases cluttering up the place - if someone buys a clarinet and goes for a back-pack style case or gig bag, chances are they've left the original box case with the shop, and you'll probably get the case at a good price.
I've bought redundant Yamaha cases for a good price, both single and double.
I prefer box cases over lightweight ones or gig bags anyday - it's peace of mind knowing a wooden case will at least offer much more protection to any instrument housed within it over a soft case.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2007-10-19 12:01
The attache and pochette cases are very different. The attache is a pretty good case, the same as the ones professional Buffet models come in now (I don't know about their other models). It is a suitecase type case (i.e. I would never buy it). The pochette case is also a suitecase type case, but smaller, with less space for accessories, not as protective, and unlike the attache, it uses two clips that click when closing it. It will most likely break and your clarinet will fall. The Buffet pochette cases are some of the worst cases I've seen.
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Author: Matt Locker
Date: 2007-10-19 13:28
Check out:
http://www.wwbw.com/Replacement-Cases-Wood-Clarinet-Case-i97967.music
No experience with it but it looks reasonable.
I'm personally biased to the Pro-Tec case:
http://www.wwbw.com/Protec-Pro-Pac-Clarinet-Carry-All-Case-i16055.music
This one carries everything I need, as long as it's only a Bb. They do have a double but I have no experience with it. Sounds like you just want the Bb anyway.
MOO,
Matt
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Author: Selmer'53
Date: 2007-10-19 14:41
Thanks Chris P. That is an interesting idea that I hadn't thought of.
Post Edited (2007-10-19 14:46)
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Author: Selmer'53
Date: 2007-10-19 14:56
This is for Clarnibass...
Thanks for pointing out the differences of the Pochette & Attache styles.
Would you be so kind to clear it up a bit further?
There is a Buffet Clarinet Attache Case online at Woodwind/Brasswind (item # 12764) for $134.99.
Is this a "good" one or a "bad" one?
I must seem like an idiot, but I haven't seen enough of these up close & personal to distinguish.
Thanks again!
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2007-10-19 16:01
Hi Selmer
Yes, that's the good one. Good in that it won't break like the other one and it's more protective, but I can't really say a case with no shoulder strap(s) and enough space for accessories is good. If you don't mind those two problems, it is a very good case.
Post Edited (2007-10-19 16:09)
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Author: BobD
Date: 2007-10-19 16:08
Typical WW&BW goofup. The price and picture is for a double. The photo of a single doesn't come up. That's an attace' style and a "good one" in your terminology. Personally, I like the Buffet attache' cases.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-10-19 16:10
You're not going to put a Selmer clarinet in a Buffet case, are you?
(he says, carrying his Series 9s around in a Yamaha double case!)
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Selmer'53
Date: 2007-10-19 16:41
O.k...
BobD,
I went back & looked...it is indeed the photo of a double. Thanks for pointing that out. I do like the look of the single also (saw it on another site) and may get it provided I get enough feedback that it's well made & protective, and that I'm not just paying for a moniker.
Chris P,
I know, I know...believe it or not, that's one of the things irking me. Frankly, I don't want any companies logo stamped on the case, but when it comes down to it, what I really want is something (as I've mentioned to Mr. Draznik) durable & protective in the attache style. These are the three I'm leaning towards, one of which is NOT the style I'd prefer, but was suggested to me by an outstanding clarinet builder here in NY...
1. BUFFET single.
2. MTS pro. wood single. #7158W
3. (The outside contender!) BAM single w/pocket...the oval, black foam injected thing! Monstrous thing, but at least not multicolored.
So, let's hear it.
Any opinions?
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Author: Selmer'53
Date: 2007-10-19 16:44
Forgot to mention...up top in the running would also be a Wiseman case, (Nod to you, Bubalooy!) if it were anywhere near what I could afford at this point.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2007-10-19 19:16
There are some "Selmer" attaches available.
Bob Draznik
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Author: b.roke
Date: 2007-10-19 22:28
i endorse the suggestion to make your own.
do a search on here and have a think about what you want and you can come up with something tailored specifically to your needs and made to the level of quality you want and at a fraction of the cost of those made in chinese sweat shops.
and if you don't go mad with the glue, you can change the lay-out for a couple of dollars as your needs change.
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steadfastness stands higher than any success
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Author: haptown
Date: 2007-10-20 15:32
Hi there,
I'm brand new to this forum and fairly new to the clarinet - thought I would share this url with you for what appears to be a nicely made clarinet case.
http://www.finecases.com/browse/ameritage/ameritage-2984.html
Enjoying this forum - lots of great advice on here!
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Author: Selmer'53
Date: 2007-10-20 15:43
Thanks, Haptown, and welcome to the forum! (I'm new to the clarinet & forum m'self)
I've seen that case, and it's still a bit "sporty" for me, although it does appear nice n' plush.
I guess I'm just an ol' attache kinda fella.
The Search Continues!!
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-10-20 22:53
Jakob Winter (who make Buffet cases) did a line of simple and inexpensive rexine covered wooden cases with the same innards as a Buffet case, though I'm not sure if they still do.
Barnes & Mullins (UK) used to list these in their catalogues and they're not too bad - my full Boehm Leblanc LL came in a modified one.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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