Clarinet Case
Purchasing a high-quality clarinet case is a well-worth investment. Clarinets of every brand are worth a lot of money, so it is important to protect the clarinet with a durable, reliable, and high-quality case. A good clarinet case is especially essential for woodwind instruments because of their fragile keys and wooden body. The clarinet must have a case that will protect its many fragile keys, as well as its wooden body that can easily be cracked or warped due to temperature changes.
Cases for Bb clarinets
Clarinet Case, Bb - MAX
This Protec clarinet case is a very durable and lightweight clarinet case for a less expensive price. This clarinet case is made out of rugged 600D Nylon and a lightweight rigid EPS foam frame. It also has a dual corded handle design. This case comes with an adjustable shoulder strap, a hook'n loop quick-lock case closure, a zippered pocket on the front side, and durable feet to stand the case up. This case also comes in a variety of colors.
This is the case that I have for my Buffet clarinet and it has been very reliable and durable. I have traveled to Florida, New York, and around the Midwest for a band tour with this case. The size of this case is perfect for travel because it fits well in overhead cabinets on planes and coach buses. This case is very lightweight which is great for concerts and music events where you may have to carry your clarinet around a lot. I appreciate the front zipper pocket. Inside the pocket, I store my tuner, pencils, erasers, a notepad, reed boxes, my clarinet reed case, my swab, cork grease, my mouthpiece cap, and many other clarinet accessories.
Specifications
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Overall exterior dimensions: 13.5 (l) x 3.75 (w) x 9.75 (h)"; 342.9 x 95.25 x 247.65mm
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Front pocket interior dimensions: 13.12 (l) x 9.25 (w) x 1 (h)"; 333.24 x 234.95 x 25.4mm
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Weight: 1.85 lbs; 0.84 kg
Protec Clarinet Carry-All PRO PAC Case
The Protec Carry-All PRO PAC Case carries everything you need for a practice session, rehearsal, and lesson. This case is made out of water-resistant 16800 Ballistic Nylon. It comes with a padded handle grip, an ID tag, and a padded shoulder strap. This case also has Quicklock which allows you to securely close your case without zipping it.
On the interior of this case, there are two sleeves that hold sheet music or other papers.
On the exterior, the case features a large zippered pocket on the front side. Inside of the pocket, there is a built-in organizer with two interior sleeves to hold writing utensils, tuners, metronomes, and other accessories.
Specifications
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Interior sheet music compartment dimensions: 14.25 x 9.5 x .5"
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Interior front storage compartment dimensions: 14.5 x 1.75 x 2.75"
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Interior side storage compartment dimensions: 8.0 x 1.25 x 2.75"
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Front pocket interior dimensions: 12.5 x 9.0 x 1.75"
Clarinet Case, Bb - Micro Zip ABS
This Micro Zip ABS Clarinet Case for Bb clarinet case is made out of lightweight ABS material that is scratch resistant and protects the clarinet against shock and impact. This clarinet comes with a padded shoulder strap and a retractable handle. Inside is a foam-injected mold lined with velvet. There is a compartment on the side for necessary accessories such as swabs, cork grease, pencils, and mouthpiece caps.
Specifications
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Overall exterior dimensions: 13.25(l) x 7.5(w) x 4(h)”; 336.5 x 190.5 x 101.6mm
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Interior storage depth: 2.5″; 63.5mm
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Case weight: 1.59 lbs; .72 kg
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Shoulder strap weight: .36 lbs; .16 kg
Cases for Bb and A clarinets
BAM Trekking Double Clarinet Case
The BAM Trekking Double Clarinet Case is a top-rated clarinet case for advanced and professional clarinetists. This clarinet case fits both a Bb and an A clarinet, as well as four barrels.
The inside of the clarinet case is made out of high-density polyurethane foam that protects the instrument against temperature and humidity changes. The outside of the case is made out of a 2000 Denier Water-Resistant Cordura fabric. The case comes with 2 retractable padded backpack straps, a shoulder strap with a pad that is adjustable and removable, a zipper, a large and expandable back pocket, and a front pocket for sheet music.
Specifications for Bb Clarinet:
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Upper Joint: 22 cm
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Lower Joint: 25,5 cm
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Bell: 10 cm
Specifications for A Clarinet:
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Upper Joint: 24 cm
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Lower Joint: 28 cm
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Bell: 10,5 cm
Protec Double Clarinet PRO PAC Case
The Protec Double Clarinet PRO PAC Case is a great clarinet case for clarinetists who play both Bb clarinet and A clarinet.
This clarinet case is made out of a durable 1000-Denier Nylon material that is water and abrasion-resistant. The case comes with an exterior pocket to hold accessories, a shoulder carrying strap, an ID tag, and a padded handle secured by velcro. Inside the exterior pocket is an organizer for pencils, tuners, metronomes, and other materials.
Specifications
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Height: 14-3/4"
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Width: 19"
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Depth: 5-1/2"
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Weight: 5-1/2lb.
Bass Clarinet Cases
Protec Bass Clarinet PRO PAC Case
This Protec Bass Clarinet PRO PAC case is a great bass clarinet case. It fits a one-piece bass clarinet. It is made out of 1000 Denier Nylon which is water and abrasian-resistant. It features an exterior pocket that has a built-in organizer to hold clarinet accessories. It also comes with a carrying strap and an ID tag.
Closing Thoughts
Clarinet cases are very crucial to keeping your clarinet damage-free and in great playing condition. I hope these options of clarinet cases provide a good head start for you!
