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Gear Wars: The Top 6 Bass Clarinet Cases Reviewed
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- Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
- Are you thinking you need a new bass clarinet case? Good. Grab a cup of coffee and watch. Times below:
All cases: • Gear Wars: The Top 6 B...
Bam Trekking Case: • Gear Wars: The Top 6 B...
Bam High-Tech: • Gear Wars: The Top 6 B...
Wiseman Model A: • Gear Wars: The Top 6 B...
Wiseman Carbon Fiber: • Gear Wars: The Top 6 B...
Reed & Squeak: • Gear Wars: The Top 6 B...
Lomax HumidiPro: • Gear Wars: The Top 6 B...
There is a slot for a peg under the space for the top joint in the BAM trekking case. I have a peg with a big ball on it and it fits in there just fine.
Side note, while the trekking case is bulky, the big pocket on the back allows me to carry all kinds of other instruments. I’ve carried flute, clarinet, piccolo plus reeds, etc, in there, all at the same time, and it even fits an oboe/Ehorn combo case. It gets heavy, but comes in very handy when you have a lot to schlep around.
Don't know how I missed that!
yayy.
hey mr earspasm. i have some news you would love to hear.
So I just turned 15 and I am a sophomore and this past year, I have been trying to get into our school's highest band. Back in May, when I first auditioned, I had practiced a lot with a lot of help from both you and Michelle Anderson from Clarinet Mentors. I did not get accepted but my director allowed me and one other clarinet to re audition because he saw potential. I never gave up and practiced throughout the summer up until my audition back in early october (I turned 15 like a week later). By the end of my audition, my director had told me that he had never seen someone improve so much without any private teacher. He had specifically said that my air support was strong (thanks to your sounding good on clarinet video, that helped me tremendously and this is an understatement) as well as my embouchure. My embouchure was horrendous and with your help (as well as Ms. Anderson), I had improved it to the point where my director had said it was almost perfect.
The upperclass men that have been with our director for longer than I have mentioned how he has never been so excited. Our director ultimately gave our wind ensemble (the band I auditioned for) a lecture about hard work, determination, practice, etc. It was absolutely amazing especially since I have all state/district players in my band that are one of the bests at their instruments in Illinois.
All of this was just to say that I cannot thank you enough. I think the most important thing I think I've gotten from your videos is motivation. Your funny and detailed videos have inspired me so much to do better and to stay passionate.
I hope you never stop making videos!
I know you weren't expecting this and I would be lucky to get a reply but I am just putting this out here just to remind you of your influence towards everyone :)
-Jawad
p.s so my director wants me to switch to bass clarinet and I have watched a lot of your videos regarding how to bass clarinet but I have some questions. First of all, what is my role in the band or in any composition? How should I play specifically since bass clarinet sounds so much more deeper than the Bb clarinet? Secondly, what strength reed do you recommend me to use for using the bass clarinet for the first time? I am having trouble with notes anything below low c and above middle b to the point where its impossible for me to actually play those notes despite my air. I use strength 3.5 normal clarinet and I am still developing my air support on it. I am using strength 3 for bass clarinet; how much lower should I go? Thirdly, what should I focus on the most or what differences from the normal clarinet should I adjust to and how should I adjust to them?
Sorry for the basic questions.
Again, thanks for all your help.
I can play all the low notes, it is just hard to tongue the notes lower than the low c when you blow into your instrument for the first time. That is what is impossible for me. This applies to all the higher notes above throat Bb as well.
Congrats!
Try a 2 and see if that fixes your problem.
John Carey Okay, for sure. Thank you!
If you play on a 3.5 I’d recommend a 2.5 then a 3 after some practice because a 2 may be tooo easy.
When he talks about used clarinets, that picture of the bass clarinet case and that bass clarinet are the exact case and clarinet and I use!
Nice review, very helpful. I bought a used Selmer Paris bass clarinet from 1967 with the original case. The case was shot. I looked and looked. I tried to buy a BAM but the joints of the instrument have changed dimensions over the years and it wasn't readily available, there was a long wait time. I settled on the MB cases version which is nicely constructed and unfortunately not included here. It is very large and sized for a Low C and my bass is a Low Eb which discouraged me. I ended up buying a Pelican Air 1555 case (lighter mil spec case) which was the exact dimension of my original case inside. With the case came 2hrs of CAD time and we had Pelican custom cut the foam interior, ala Lomax. The joints aren't as tight as I'd like but nothing that a microfiber cloth around the joints won't snug up. Very happy and 2/3 the cost of many of these (under $400) and as Michael points out virtually indestructible. I'd have no concerns checking the instrument with regard to the durability.
Great stuff Mike.
Those of us who also suffer from GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) salute your efforts.
Great video. I purchased my Noblet Bass from Reed and Squeak and it came in their low Eb version case. That one has backpack straps and is a superb piece of kit.
Could you possibly do this again but for soprano clarinets?
check royal clarinet double case it's amassing,
I just got the Reed and Squeek Low C Bass clarinet Case and it now has Shoulder straps, pretty nice ones if you as me. So if that was a factor for you it's been fixed. I think Mike's equiptment reviews are very well done. You can buy an A or Bb clarinet for what that super light Wiseman costs. I have a Wiseman Bb/A case with the velcro, NEVER try to open it during a concert or rehearsal it is seriously a noisy think. You won't be able to sneak in to a rehearsal late with that case.
The Lomax HumidiPro is my favorite out of the 6 cases because all of the parts won't move in the case.
Rip single piece bass clarinets
F them.
I saw this case in NYC on the subway one, got excited and thought it was a bassoon, it was not! It is a beautiful case.
I play trumpet and b flat clarinet and would never need a bass clarinet case but I still LOVE you videos.
Holy crap with the last one 🤯
Hey Mike, that Reed & Squeak case is also available with backpack straps.
Yep. That's a new development they just told me about. Seems they did that since I made the video.
Hey can wiseman make a Eb , A, Bb and a bass clarinet case all in one with extra space for a metronome, reed guard , court grease , and some other supplies
Midnight yeah there’s actually an unboxing video on that lol. It’s like Weismann quadruple clarinet case I believe
The Wiseman bass clarinet case model A is supposed to be able to carry all of these but where the Eb is supposed to go, I store my A and Bb barrels, mp and accessories. So if the Eb is in there, it's gonna get short on storage space.
I think you mean my video :)
that tool bag that Mike doesn't know what to do with in the video is where I stash extra things like reeds and metronomes, and it belts around the outside of the case.
Very useful. There is a good article on the ICA website about airlines and bass clarinet travel. Have you had any issues with airlines in Europe allowing you to take any of these cases on carryon? I am Australian and our airline (Qantas) is very strict about the 85CM 7kg limit on carryon for international travel but I am hoping they will allow me to take my 86cm hightech BAM case Melbourne-Europe next month. I really think it’s a perception thing and they’ll take one look at the Wiseman and say “nope!” but the hightech is a little less conspicuous 😊
I bought a Bam case 2 years ago (looks like what you have) and there is a slot under the mouthpiece hole that the peg fits into.
Despite having the red zipper pulls, I too picked up my case without zipping it closed and great sadness ensued.
I love how you don't use the sheet music pouch on your Wiseman because you have all your music memorized. I use the pouch but am not a fan of how it curls my music. It is also not good at holding large amounts of music.
I would be concerned about the first bam case. From seeing it in person there's very little padding for the bottom of the lower joint. If you set it down vertically I'd be scared it would damage the tenon.
And from what I remember from talking to the Wiseman rep at the ICA conference over the summer, the carbon fiber case is a quad case by default (Bb, A, eb, and bass) which is pretty awesome. I didn't know that the wood version could be made to have the same suspended system as the carbon. Very cool.
The Boveda humidity packs cause the explosives warning go off at La Guardia.
Thank you. I have a Yamaha 622 (low C) bass Clarinet and I was wondering what I was going to do with the case that is getting fairly worn out. This is very helpful.
Do you have any recommendations on an Alto Clarinet case. Also, a Bb Clarinet and Alto Clarinet
My old BAM case has peg storage in a slot under the upper joint. If you have one, put something like those red hangers on your zipper pulls, because I did the same thing Michael did once and you never, ever, want to do that. You'll see the entire life of the clarinet pass in front of your eyes as the parts start falling out.
Here's the best deal - find a friend who just bought a new Wiseman carbon fiber case and is selling her old Wiseman case. Wiseman cases are built to LAST. If you can pull that off, you'll be as lucky as me. (big grin)
Wiseman will also refurbish old cases, even if you didn't buy it directly from him. He's great about supporting his work, and realizes that people do sell his cases to one another. Great businessman.
For the high tech bam, I wonder if it’s an issue that the left hand pinky keys are pointing down, which I feel could cause bending or adjustment issues. The regular bam has these keys (and the side keys on the upper joint) pointing UP, so gravity isn’t pulling the joints against their own delicate keys.
have you used damp-its (especially bass damp-its) for your instruments while travelling? I'm still not sure how I feel about them as even with them used properly (squeezing out excess water and drying after) I can occasionally find moisture/condensation on my clarinets sometimes (which makes me very unhappy).
Don't use those. Use Boveda humidipaks. www.bovedainc.com/store/music-wood-instruments/
What barrel do you use for your Bb soprano clarinet?
Michael, Md Zalien talked about some problems he (or she?) was having transitioning from soprano clarinet to bass clarinet. I looked through your videos and I don't really see one that addresses that in depth. Certainly, you give lots of tips on technique and air support all through your videos but transitioning between instruments is something that gives all of us trouble. Also, I don't believe you have gone into detail about mouthpiece selection, have you? Maybe I missed that. I also would like to see you show us how bass clarinets that go below E work. How do you play all those extra notes?? Do they just add on a whole bunch more pinky keys??
What’s the best case for a one piece bass clarinet? I have a protec case for my bass, it’s better than the case that it came with. The local music store I got it from had to screw wooden blocks in the old case to keep the bell, mouth piece, neck, reeds and cork grease from moving all around the case and bumping into the instrument.
DoraRose D I own a Protec right now and it’s really good! I would recommend it.
I am also a gun junkie so I obviously own pelican cases for transport and I wonder if I could use extra padding and cut it down to double as a soprano and bass clarinet case
Reed & Squeak now provide shoulder straps for the bass clarinet case.
marcus bona has a case you should evaluate. I dont have it. but it looks good! their other cases are great. envy.
Hi Mike, thank you very much for your in-depth review of these 6 cases! However, for the Reed and Squeak case, you haven't mentioned how it would fit in overheads on planes. How well does it fit in different airplane overheads? Thanks, Josh
Hey, I am originally a tenor sax player and want to start the bass clarinet. A friend let me try his once and I instantly knew I wanted to play it. I love your videos, specifically the one on circular breathing. In terms of starting out, I have 2 questions:
1. Tenor sax and bass clarinet reeds are the same size and look superficially the same. Can I use tenor sax reeds on a bass clarinet?
2. What would a good model to start out on be that also would not break the bank?
Thanks in advance!
DatMediaGuy hi, regarding no 1, yes, you can use tenor reeds on bass clarinet
hey what would you recommend for a first low C bass for someone whos been playing about 4 years?
Max Meszaros Try out Selmers, Buffets, and Yamaha. All of these will be good reliable horns bought new or used. I went with a Kessler Custom 2nd Generation low c bass to save some money (price is $2000) vs all of the others costing between 9k-13k without any upgrades. I had tried all the others and the Kessler feels very similar to the Yamaha but has some nice qualities of the Buffet and Selmer as well.
Good luck on this quest all bass clarinetists face!
Thanks for the help, I appreciate it! :D
@@lukasjohnson3489 I was fortunate enough to get a nice Buffet Prestige low c bass clarinet from the school my freshman year after playing bass for 3 years, and clarinet for 2 before that. I personally prefer Buffet to Selmer, but I haven't played on a Kessler yet. I'm going to have to face this though - I'm moving soon from the advanced Texas bands to a Kentucky school which is much less focused on music (with funding that reflects that). I'm going to try to pick up a Kessler low c when I move!
Kessler custom
Hello Mike,
Are you familiar with a piece that is entitled: "Wings"? It is by Joan Tower. It is written for clarinet and Saxophone.
If you are familiar with the piece, could you do a video on it?
Thank you.
Good idea-I can talk about crazy high altissimo. Tough piece for some people to listen to, but might be worth it.
One the Bam Trekking case you put the peg underneath the top half of the bass clarinet.
Yeah, I don't know how I missed that!
Does anyone have any info on how well the Reed & Squeak case fits in the overhead compartments on planes? That's a pretty big factor for me.
Great video(s)! You've got a new fan 👍🏼
Hello Frind, how are you? I would like you to make a video of cases for full bass clarinet, it would be really cool
Thanks, Alex Music From Brazil
What external case do you use in 2:43? 😮
Hi, do you happen to know (by your estimation) if an alto would be able to fit in the Wiseman Bass case?
Still waiting on them to reply to me
It would not.
Darn, well Bass with Sops it is!
Fantastic video!
What brand is the the double clarinet case shown with the the Bam Trekking
Those wiseman cases are beautiful, wonder if he ships to america.
Secret ! he totally does. it's a little odd getting international payment (figuring out conversion fees and such). I got a custom carbon fiber from Wiseman for my bass and alto clarinet, and it was the Best Choice Ever.
My least to favorite - 1,4,5,2,3,6
I’ve got some questions about EWIs. I have always wanted to get one, but I have no idea where to buy one. Do you know where I could get one? Also, what kind of equipment do you need with an EWI?
Side note: I love your videos.
You can get one anywhere. Just google it. :)
Anywhere really
I am a bari sax player and the bass clarinet player in my band has the same size as an alto sax
It's probably because the bass clarinet they play on is a low Eb instrument, meaning it can fit in much smaller cases, especially if it comes apart in the middle. My school recently bought some Buffet low Eb instruments for the lower bands and I was astounded by the size of the cases, before realizing they didn't have the low c range.
Great video. Love it! I'm hoping you got sent some of these cases for free for review: there's like $5000 worth of cases here!
For viewers:
Why you may want one of these cases:
- It'll likely take care of your precious instrument better because of how secure the clarinet will be inside of it. Stock cases don't usually do a stellar job, but some do!
- You want to carry more than 1 instrument at a time. Bb, A, and bass in one case, saxophone and flutes in another. These 6 cases are compact and great for multi-instrumentalists.
- You're a traveling musician.
- You have a rich uncle and Christmas is coming up.
Why you may not need one of these cases:
- Your case already "does the job." It lets you transport your instrument and it's probably fine. Your largest concern will be how *well* it holds the instrument.
- You only need to hold JUST the bass clarinet. A lot of these cases accommodate carrying multiple clarinets. It's rare you'll need all three at one. If you play bass, it's likely you play primarily or only bass. Situations that will require all three will be more rare, and when those happen, you can just carry two cases no big deal.
- You already are careful with your case. Sure, you might not have the best case, but you know your instrument is fragile and important to you. You won't be throwing your case around the field and you'll treat your instrument case with care as you're walking or traveling.
- You don't have a rich uncle.
- You have a rich uncle but you want a new laptop for Christmas instead of a bass clarinet case.
For most, I'd totally recommend the Reed & Squeak. Michael said it best: it's the best bang for your buck and it does what you need it to do.
If you're wary about spending over $300 for a new case, don't worry about it! Your current case is FINE. It may not be the perfect case, but it does the job. The value of your instrument dictates how much you'll want to invest in a case.
What external case do you use in 2:43?
Why was this video unlisted for a while?
Can the Bam high tech case accommodate either the eb or the low c model?
It's intended for the Low C model, so I'm not sure it would work properly for the Eb version.
Wow. So convenient.
Can you have a bass clarinet and baritone sax case?
Jesus christ do you know how heavy that would be
You say that he will customize it to my needs? I need a tenor sax and bass clarinet case. Can he make that?
I doubt it, looking at the case itself it seemed as though it would have trouble fitting a bass clarinet and a soprano sax without some finagling, especially with the lack of ergonomics in saxophone design.
if you ask him, he can make it for you but he might have to use a different shell
How tall is a low C bass clarinet
the reed and sweek is to flimsy . i want a wiseman in the worst way. so cool looking
can the bam trekking carry my thousands of (alleged) pirated music? asking for a friend.
The shirt-
Protec case opinions?
Jonathan Wallace-Adams the Protec case is pretty good in my opinion. The price is right for what you get. It comes with extra padding so you can adjust for the size of your horn. It's really water resistant and there's a buttload of room to put your stuff. The only thing I dont like about it is that the front pouch isn't big enough to fit your music or a Bb Clarinet case. That was a bummer for me, but for like $700 less than a Bam case...I cant complain haha.
Bam.
Put the peg *in* the lower joint in the first BAM case
That sounds like a very bad idea. The peg is metal, and the lower joint is wood. Carry it around for a few years and the inside of your lower joint will be totally scratched up.
do you have a b flat clairnet? I have a white one. I also want a bass clairnet.
You play everything from memory?!?!
Your videos are the best man
Sucks my bass clarinet is a single piece
Contrabass Clarinets are a pain in the ass to carry around 😂
Am I guilty of learning a lot from this video? Yes, it's an open-and-shut case.
Lol best deal or no deal ever
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Damn it
So close
Is she your wife?
Yes. =)
You should giveaway free bass clarinets to lucky subscribers in the future.
I’m first
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