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Author: Garth Libre
Date: 2012-08-22 01:02
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I used Aileene's tacky glue and some velour I found in a local shop to make a new home for my old 60's Malerne. Check out the photos -- leopard cool!
Garth, 305-981-4705. garthlibre@yahoo.com
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Author: dubrosa22
Date: 2012-08-22 01:42
I love it!
So I guess the African blackwood is feeling more at home now?
I did similar treatment (not leopard skin though!) to a Hiscox alto sax case.
It really can revitalise a structurally sound case. And it can de-stink it too!
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Author: bethmhil
Date: 2012-08-22 02:07
OMG. I'm in love!
BMH
Illinois State University, BME and BM Performance
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Author: Bill
Date: 2012-08-22 02:54
Really excellent!!!
Bill Fogle
Ellsworth, Maine
(formerly Washington, DC)
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Author: blazian
Date: 2012-08-22 03:08
My eyes got big when I saw that. Good job on it for sure. My case jobs usually end up horrible.
- Martin
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Author: Garth Libre
Date: 2012-08-22 08:35
I've been altering clothes, building furniture, working with my hands since I was a very small boy. Doing this project for me was very easy and it actually seems to have turned out better than the majority of cases I see coming from factories. Still, my next one will be better for the benefit of the experience I gained from this one. The secret, if there is one, it that all wooden clarinet cases I've seen are lined in sections. There are two small side pieces, one piece that lines the bottom of the accessory section. one piece that covers the hinges, one piece which lines the bottom cradle and one piece which supplies the top padding. As you take each section apart, you can see how the factory originally worked it. You take your time planning each section and spreading the tacky glue. As each piece is ready you glue it in place following the logical order. All in all, a clarinet case shouldn't take longer than an hour and this includes polishing the metal clasps if they took on a bit of oxidation over the years. (I used a dremel with a mild abrasive pad).
I see now that velour is supplied in giraffe, leopard, zebra, tiger and leopard. Some mail order dealers even have unrealistic variations of these like pink giraffe or green leopard etc. I think that something less jarring is better to set off the natural beauty of the clarinet. Zebra seems like it would be ideal. Giraffe is very classy. The traditional royal purple or red velvet looks boring compared to faux fur velvet. An animal print could very likely make a teenager or even an adult look forward to practice. I'm interested in restoring old wooden cases because ultimately I feel they provide the best protection, and are heavy enough not to tip over when they have only one clarinet segment left in them during assembly/disassembly.
I'll be selling my old Malerne anyway so hopefully someone would buy it with the case and be willing to pay 100 or 150 dollars on Ebay. It's a shame because it's in great condition and I just spent $250 overhauling it but the tone and action just doesn't compare to my Buffet or Yamaha. I bet some young student would love a leopard case and classic clean wooden clarinet for school, so I won't be out much in the deal.
Garth, 305-981-4705. garthlibre@yahoo.com
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2012-08-22 09:03
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When I sold my Selmer Sterling A clarinet I cobbled a case together from the empty shell of a plastic case I had lying around and the innards of half a cheap Chinese double case to house it in something protective.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2012-08-22 12:34
Beautiful job! I've been gutting, cleaning and re-lining stinky old cases the way you describe, and have saved a lot of money by not replacing those cases with new ones -- but I've always used solid-color velours. Hmmm....
Lelia
http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/Lelia_Loban
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Author: johng ★2017
Date: 2012-08-22 13:19
That really does make one say "wow". I have re-lined cases in the past, but never with material having such character. Thanks for sharing your method, too.
John Gibson, Founder of JB Linear Music, www.music4woodwinds.com
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Author: Garth Libre
Date: 2012-08-22 22:09
Have other board members who have re-lined cases used spray glue? I always feel that stuff should only be used when absolutely necessary. The Aileene's tackey glue is the consistency of white glue or a little thicker. I feared that the glue would soak through the velour and show, but it is thick enough and doesn't run like Elmers glue so that doesn't happen. The result is that you can put it where you want or spread it a bit because it doesn't dry quickly, but within less than a minute it becomes tacky. Once you position the cloth, you can still reposition it for another few minutes. This makes it possible to get all the pleats exactly where you want them without panic. The stuff is so safe that you can even place a clarinet in the proper slots to insure everything will dry properly. Better still you can just press with your fingers and be assured that the product will dry just where you want it. The stuff is water clean-up and non toxic and very cheap ($1.69) for a nice sized container. In my mind that makes it much preferable to 3M pricey spray glue which can make you sick and is harder to apply. Cheaper, easier, better for the environment, better for your health and I think it gives better results. I believe that anyone who attempts a re-line would be advised to get this one product before they started.
Garth, 305-981-4705. garthlibre@yahoo.com
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Author: Paula S
Date: 2012-08-22 22:31
Wow,
I love that Garth!
Chris P,do they still make that case and do they do it in a double?
Wild thing............. you make my heart sing............. you make everything groovy ! :-)
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Author: Garth Libre
Date: 2012-08-22 23:46
The Grrrr case is no longer being sold and it didn't come in a double. As far as I can see, it isn't currently being sold anywhere. It's a shame not because of the fabric lining - any case can be relined in zebra, tiger whatever. The thing about the Grrrr case was that it was so well made.
Garth, 305-981-4705. garthlibre@yahoo.com
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Author: vljenewein
Date: 2012-08-23 12:23
I think that it looks Exotic and excellent!! Great job Garth!
Vernon
Jenewein Duduks Manufacturing & Research
www.duduk.us American made Duduks
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2012-08-23 18:55
>> Have other board members who have re-lined cases used spray glue? I always feel that stuff should only be used when absolutely necessary. >>
I agree with you. Nasty fumes. If I did use it, I'd wear the cartridge respirator I used when I had my stained glass design-build-repair studio.
>>Aileene's tackey glue is the consistency of white glue or a little thicker. >>
I use something similar. My husband is a bookbinder. Since he buys bookbinders' acid-free glue two gallons at a time, he doesn't mind if I "borrow" enough to re-line an instrument case now and then.
Lelia
http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/Lelia_Loban
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Author: Paula S
Date: 2012-08-23 20:02
It is rather tempting................
My 1010s have an orignal late sixties case and I have a much more practical and functional one for my Uebels.
The sixties case is so old fashioned now that it looks retro and cool.
It is in good condition but I think it would look wicked with that sort of lining. ;-)
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Author: dubrosa22
Date: 2012-10-07 23:29
I didn't use any glue on my alto sax case restoration. I just sewed all the padding in and then tucked the hem into the edge between the outer sheel
I too was concerned about glue smearing through and showing despite drying clear.
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2012-10-08 14:14
Wow. Besides that nice job on the case for the "propeller wood" clarinet, that's an interesting group of photos all round. Thank you for the link! I wonder whether anybody cleaned up that clarinet from the Titanic or left it alone as an artifact?
Lelia
http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/Lelia_Loban
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Author: bradfordlloyd
Date: 2012-10-08 14:37
Ken: I think someone listed that Titanic clarinet on the evil auction site saying that "I'm not a clarinet player, but it looks like it has all its parts and there are no cracks or other issues. Sold as-is, so look at photos carefully. No returns." Starting bid was $100. (I'm joking)
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