Bass Clarinet cases???

[Mike M]

Hello all,
I have a Selmer Bass Clarinet (to low C) that I purchased in 1990.
It was the top-of-the-line when purchased.
To point: the case is shot.....the styrophone has compressed to the point where the parts move around. I have a couple of towels "strategically placed" but it's really starting to cave thus some keys are being bent ......
There are a few cases out there and I am looking closely at a Bam case:

Bam Trekking Bass Clarinet Case, Low C

Ultimate compact backpack case.Molded on Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Bass Clarinet. REFERENCE : 3026S BLK. Inside cradle made of injected high density polyurethane foam, protecting the instrument against thermal shocks Accessory compartment OUTSIDE FEATURES; External 1000 denier waterresistant...

theviolincenter.com

What are you using??

 

[Gandalfe]

Wow, you must really travel a lot with that bass clarinet. The only aftermarket case I've ever bought is a Bam case for my bari. It's bullet proof and is often appreciated by other musicians. YMMV.

 

[JfW]

If I keep up Bari, Imma need a case like that Gandalfe. Funny thing is, it costs more than both my baris did combined!

 

[Taragot]

If have the Bam Trekking (eb) for my chinese low eb bass clarinet (leblanc style). It's a great case and I was lucky to get it used. I think it can take all kinds of bass clarinets. I pull out the peg a bit and then everything is fixed. The outside zipper pocket has lots of storing space - even my soprano clarinet could be placed there (before I had to replace the worn case, the actual doesn't fit). It's lightweight and sturdy.

 

[Gandalfe]

If I keep up Bari, Imma need a case like that Gandalfe. Funny thing is, it costs more than both my baris did combined!

And you can never find a used case of that quality either. But repairs because of a weak case are more expensive, plus it's the sax I play the most and don't have a backup for.