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Author: pendoctor
Date: 2023-03-26 01:56
Hello!
I recently purchased a LeBlanc "A" clarinet (vintage late 1950s) and had it overhauled. The original case is not in the best shape and I would like to replace it. However, I have not been able to find replacement cases for just an "A" clarinet. There are after-market combo cases made for Bb and A clarinets, but I would prefer a separate case for the A clarinet. I've tried Woodwind & Brasswind and Musicians Friend, as well as Amazon and Ebay. Does anyone have ideas where I might find such a case?
Thank you.
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Author: crazyclari
Date: 2023-03-26 02:35
Hi ya, Winters make a large number of factory cases. Reed and squeak have softer style case. If you are feeling rich a wiseman.
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Author: nellsonic
Date: 2023-03-26 04:01
I have one that was only ever used to deliver a new A clarinet to me. It's been sitting in a closet for some years. I'd be willing to part with it for a less-than-new price. I'm in San Diego, but could ship it domestically. You can find my email address in my profile.
Anders
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Author: SecondTry
Date: 2023-03-26 18:48
Ebay's a great place to find a case for solely your "A" clarinet, as is a Harbor Freight store: online or retail.
If I may be so bold, your failure to find what you're looking for on ebay may more be indicative of a need for (I say tongue-in-cheek) more "creativity" on the search line.....
to point: small gun cases, with their padded egg crate foam make good clarinet cases...they really do. 
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2023-03-26 22:28
I don't know if Jakob Winter still make single A clarinet cases now that Buffet student level clarinets have gone over to using back-pack cases.
They used to use the same outer shells as B12 or E11 cases and cost around £1 more than their Bb counterparts.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: m1964
Date: 2023-03-27 03:33
I looked and could not find an A-clarinet case either.
However, it looks like any aftermarket case (Protec, BAM, etc.) can be modified to fit an A clarinet, as long as the bell is separately stored (not on lower joint).
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Author: David H. Kinder
Date: 2023-03-27 10:24
Weiner's Music:
R-13 A Clarinet case
https://store.weinermusic.com/collections/2734-bb-clarinet-cases-covers-and-bags/products/buffet-a-clarinet-single-attache-case-bc6746
E-11 A Clarinet case
https://store.weinermusic.com/collections/2734-bb-clarinet-cases-covers-and-bags/products/buffet-e-11-a-clarinet-case-plastic-pochette-style
Gator GL lightweight clarinet case
https://store.weinermusic.com/collections/2734-bb-clarinet-cases-covers-and-bags/products/gator-gl-lightweight-clarinet-case
Getting back into playing after 20 years.
Ridenour AureA Bb clarinet
Vandoren M15 Profile 88 (non-13) mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum Silver ligature (plate 1)
Vandoren blue-box #3.5 reeds
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2023-03-27 14:45
R13 A case - $229.00
E13 A case - out of stock
I can't find anywhere that has an E11 A case in stock and if they're still available.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: nellsonic
Date: 2023-03-28 03:12
Hi Dan.
Got your email. It may take me another couple of days to dig it out from the back of the closet. Busy week. Will get back to you though!
Anders
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Author: crazyclari
Date: 2023-03-30 10:19
Howarths also sell a case that can be used for Bb and A. i dont know what it is like.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2023-03-30 11:34
If you mean the Ortola cases, then they have a longer lower joint section to fit both a standard or a full Boehm Bb, so they're not strictly single A cases unless you modify the top joint section to fit an A clarinet.
Shaped: https://howarthlondon.com/pic.aspx?vid=247834
Rectangular: https://howarthlondon.com/pic.aspx?vid=18024
If you're looking for a single case for a full Boehm Bb without having to do any modification, then these are ideal.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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