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Long case for a modern clarinet?

Author: nellsonic
Date: 2016-08-23 12:48

I have a new beginning student who has a muscular condition that keeps him in an electric wheel chair and makes it impossible for him to assemble the clarinet himself. He also has trouble holding the clarinet up, but we are addressing that with a neckstrap, and in the near future a more substantial form of instrument support such as the brace offered by Stephen Fox. Otherwise he shows plenty of aptitude and has been progressing well.

His dad asked if perhaps there was a case available that might allow him to keep the bulk of the clarinet assembled so that he could be more independent, especially with beginning band beginning soon at his school. I suspect that one of the old metal clarinet cases might work or be adaptable, but I'm not sure as I don't have one, and I know that metal clarinets generally had thinner bodies.

Any input would be appreciated, even if it's just letting me know how a modern Jupiter beginning instrument happens to fit in a long case you have at hand. Thanks!

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