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Author: guyman
Date: 2026-03-05 02:43
the thing in the title
pls mention dimension (LxWxH) in inches
also does anybody know dimensions of marcus bonna compact double case tryna find em
Post Edited (2026-03-05 02:55)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2026-03-05 04:35
What thing in the title? You have to be far more specific than vague.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
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Author: guyman
Date: 2026-03-05 05:35
I mean like case recs or case cover recs. My bad for that. Also if you could give dimensions for the bonna compact double case, I would really appreciate that
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2026-03-05 19:41
I don't even know what 'recs' means.
All cases and case covers are all manner of different dimensions and layouts (single, double, triple, multi/combo, etc.), so you really need to narrow it down to something a bit more specific. Even cases made or offered by the same company will be different dimensions.
If you know what case you're looking for, then the maker should have all the specific details of the cases they offer if it's a current production model. The internet is a useful tool and will help you with your search.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2026-03-05 20:31)
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Author: lydian
Date: 2026-03-05 20:21
"Recs" are recommendations. I like my Gator case. It's light, cheap, compact and has a shoulder strap and a good amount of storage. A student might like Protect even better since it has even more storage and backpack straps but is a bit larger. Or one might prefer a really slim case like the Protec Micro if you keep all your accessories and the clarinet case in a backpack. I don't typically carry a backpack on gigs personally.
Regardless, since you haven't told us what you want in a case, we really can't do anything but list our favorites. No idea if you want big, small, cheap, expensive, double barrel, double clarinet, who knows.
Best of luck to you in your search.
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Author: guyman
Date: 2026-03-06 04:14
sorry for all the confusion.
I didn't really know what i was looking for in a case, besides maybe double barrel. single and double work fine. Feel free to list your favorites
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2026-03-06 05:06
I personally like Yamaha pro level and Custom series clarinet cases - either single or double. The double cases have room for four barrels and the single Bb cases having room for two.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: ACCA
Date: 2026-03-12 15:15
selmer "prisme" cases are brilliant, come in single/double/eb sizes, and with optional covers. not cheap but an excellent option imho. dimensions are here: https://www.selmer.fr/en/products/etui-pour-clarinette-sib-prisme?srsltid=AfmBOoq9FWyojzyVVoI0_ZhjgxZMAgbuZU-R-4ymCYzO-3RtbwArwSsv
of course you may not like putting buffet clarinets in a selmer branded case!
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2026-03-12 17:31
You don't really want to be using cases where the bells remain on, hence Yamaha cases being the best value for money as well as best for the wellbeing of the instruments kept in them.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2026-03-18 00:04
My go to is either a BAM trekking case, or a buffet pochette case.
The trekking case is use case specific. I'm bringing the clarinet, maybe some music, a clarinet stand, and that's it.
The buffet pochette case I use more often. It is the slimmest case I can find that separates all the joints. So I use that, and carry the mouthpiece, music, etc. separately, and throw it all in a backpack. Or my carry-on for a plane. Or anywhere, really. It's less conspicuous, fits more stuff, and gives me flexibility ... for example, for the last ten years-ish of my military career, I would have my tenor sax in a bam trekking case (told you I love those!), and in the pocket I'd through my clarinet in a pochette, all the music I need in a binder, a mouthpiece case with all my mouthpieces, tuner, and swabs. A hercules stand would fit in the tenor sax case.
TL;DR - BAM trekking case if you are just bring the clarinet and minimal stuff around, pochette case to minimize the clarinet footprint, and allow more flexibility on what accessories you bring and where you put it all.
- Lex
Retired, playing more sax than clarinet, but still playing clarinet and still loving it!
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2026-03-19 11:01
Best to narrow down the features or specs that are important to you.
If you want a small case you could put in a regular bag or backpack, then Yamaha has (or had?) a pretty good one with latches and the Protec Micro is good too with a zipper.
If you want a more regular case, where to me backpack straps are critical, then there are many options. Bam, Protec, Wiseman, maybe Reed & Squeak just to name a few, depending on what features you prefer (size/weight/shape/price/etc.).
For the Bonna dimensions you can email them and they will likely give you the specs (I asked them for specs before).
I have to strongly recommend against the Buffet pochette case mentioned above. I've seen a ton of them (it came as the stock case with many Buffet clarinets so they are common). The latches very often tend to stop working, or maybe even worse, seem like they are grabbing but actually not, which means it can open suddenly. The handle tends to tear too and on top of that it's quite expensive.
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Author: David H. Kinder
Date: 2026-03-20 01:39
I'm starting to lean toward Lomax cases. Nice hard shell cases with lifetime warranty. Plus if the interior parts begin to wear out, they'll replace the interior for a small fee. If the case cover zipper needs replacing, they'll do that for a small fee as well. I don't need humidification, but I like knowing my instrument is secure.
US-based company with the dimensional measurements listed:
https://lomaxclassic.com/index.php/humidipro-cases-covers/
Ridenour AureA Bb clarinet
Ridenour Homage mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum black ligature (plate 1)
Vandoren Traditional #5 reeds
Brad Behn HR adjustable barrel
ATG System and Cordier Reed Trimmer
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