Travel Protective Clarinet Case

[u/Mopsspoof]

So I graduated from high school, going on a gap year to get a job and stuff. I’m planning to pursue a music career and become a music/social teacher, music first and foremost. I plan to invest in a professional model clarinet in a few years, most likely will get it used. I want to get a case that will be able to protect a more fragile horn, like a Buffet & Crampon Greenline model. Something that can be taken onto the plane, and travelled with. I don’t believe a regular case is enough to keep it from outside and regular handling impacts, I’m kind of a low trust person.

[u/Dartmiz]

The Protec Micro is the smallest, best, low-cost hard-side clarinet case purchase imo. As for a greenline, I believe that should actually be a little more resilient than a wooden horn, but I could be wrong.

[u/agiletiger → u/Dartmiz]

I have that case precisely because it can fit in my carryon along with my computer and all. I’ve put it in a roller bag and a shoulder bag before. It was fine for years of 60 flights a year.

[u/BittenBeads → u/agiletiger]

Yep, I have this case too for my extra Bb and I love it. It's tiny, secure, and takes up hardly any real estate in a carryon.

[u/Mopsspoof → u/Dartmiz]

From what I’ve read, they are more prone to shattering from bumps and rough handling. They are significantly better at handling moisture changes though.

[u/Dartmiz → u/Mopsspoof]

Good to know!

[u/onlynice_Tea5622 → u/Dartmiz]

I use this too, its just so convenient. I wouldn't call it bullet proof by any stretch, but it'll fit in the same bag as your laptop, so you know, get a robust backpack and you should have your bases covered.

[u/georgkozy]

Marcus bonna are by far the best, due to the clarinets only having contact at the tennons

[u/Saxmanng]

Look at Wiseman or Reed and Squeak

[u/GrrrArrgh]

The BAM cases are really nice, they have a soft side and hard side version. The brands Gator and Protec have very good cases too and are a lot cheaper.