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Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 02:56:07 +0000 (GMT)
From: Barrister@slavedriver.co.uk
Subject: Hummel Bassoon Concerto
Reply-To: contrabass@contrabass.com
Could somebody on this list PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me where I can find Hummel's bassoon Concerto in MIDI format. It must be in MIDI format, please.PLEASE PLEASE email me with the address.
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From: CoolStu67@aol.com
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:00:27 EST
Subject: Making a case!
Reply-To: contrabass@contrabass.comI'm planning on making a case for my curved contrabass clarinet, that will
fit it when is broken down in half (5 section case). I've figured the
dimension should be loosely 30"x24"x8", with 3 hinges, 5 latches, and a
handle. What do y'all recommend for the inside padding? I was considering
getting a block of Styrofoam and carving it out, what do y'all think? Also,
when Alteri asks designs of custom cases, they ask for center of gravity. Do
I need to consider this, and why? One more thing--- material. Solid wood
would be the easiest to work with (if I get it cut somewhere), but it would
be a heavy case! I know cases are usually plastic with foam padding, but as I
don't have a whole workshop in my house, I'd like suggestions. Thank you all
in advance!Stuart
---------------------------------------------------------Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 10:47:16 -0500
Subject: Re: Making a case!
From: michael c grogg <mgrogg@juno.com>
Reply-To: contrabass@contrabass.comOn Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:00:27 EST CoolStu67@aol.com writes:
>I'm planning on making a case for my curved contrabass clarinet, that
>will fit it when is broken down in half (5 section case). I've figured the
>dimension should be loosely 30"x24"x8", with 3 hinges, 5 latches, and
>a handle. What do y'all recommend for the inside padding? I was
>considering getting a block of Styrofoam and carving it out, what do y'all think?
Bad choice. Use either high density latex foam or preferebly high
density urethane foam. It is easier to form a cavity by working in
thinner layers, cutting out profiles in the layers, then stacking and
glueing together, and then put your liner material over the finished
stack. I have done this for a custom camera case to carry extra bodies
and lenses.
>I need to consider this, and why? One more thing--- material. Solid
>wood would be the easiest to work with (if I get it cut somewhere), but it
>would be a heavy case! I know cases are usually plastic with foam padding,
>but as I don't have a whole workshop in my house, I'd like suggestions. Thank
>you all in advance!Until recently, most all cases were fabricated from plywood, depending on
size of instrument, from between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick. Plywood is
still a good choice. Properly joined, and with strategic reinforcments
can make a very good case. Aluminum clad foam board is also a good
choice. There is 5mm thick foam board with a .8mm aluminum sheet bonded
on that is very stong, yet very light. It is widely used in the signage
and display industries. It can be cut with a hand saw or table saw with
metal cutting or carbide blade. Your edges would have to be joined with
angles and rivets, and corners require a fitting, but the corners on a
plywood case really need the corner fitting as well.You may want to look at a few books on cabnetry and joinery, or if you
can find one, a book on luggage design. Another source that may already
have a case the size you need is your photography shop that caters to
professionals. You might be able to find a used case that could be
adapted to your needs.Michael Grogg
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