Saxophones Case refurbishment

I did this case renovation a while back. A few pictures posted here and there but nothing of the complete build.
Sometimes there are no options for a aftermarket replacement case. So this is what happens when you try to restore what you have. It’s very time consuming but in this case (pun intended )worth it.

This is a case to a 1933-ish H. Bettoney metal clarinet. Initial inspection it looked like it just needed a few spots of glue.

I’ve never done a complete overhaul of a case before. Previously I’ve had some success relining the interior of a flute case.

I’ve had extensive formal training in cabinet furniture/Millworks. Originally the trade I planned my future for. Things change. This project is well within my comfort zone. I actually started to giggle because this was just stupid. I’m only doing this because I can and need the case. I already know this is going to be 50 hours of work.

 

[mizmar]

Bit late now, but it did occur to me that it would be fun to slip a small note, somewhere under the lining, with your name, date, something on the cases priors... You never know, in another few decades someone else might renovate it...

 

[PigSquealer]

The block inside the top is making contact here.

Returning to picture archive is could see one corner shaved a tad. The part holds in by pressure fit. Turned it around and all was fine.

Material over hinge works fine On closing.

Inside top bell area I stuffed and added double layer of fabric.

 

[PigSquealer]

Bit late now, but it did occur to me that it would be fun to slip a small note, somewhere under the lining, with your name, date, something on the cases priors... You never know, in another few decades someone else might renovate it...

Fun idea ! Message can be added no problem! Great suggestion ! Thanks

 

[PigSquealer]

Covering the tray frame was almost boring. Cut rectangle oversize. Glue in few areas. Shoehorn into bottom tucking cloth in aroune edges. Add stuffing in bell area and cover.

Not much to see.

Good thing I kept up on checking fit & measurements. Another 1mm smaller in inside length wouldn’t have been good. It’s a relaxed net fit.

 

[PigSquealer]

Still room for proper mouthpiece cap.

All Done 🙂 Was it worth it

Not done 🙁 I just realized I forgot the name badge. Have to go looking for it.

I have pads for the noise maker. Should I ?

 

[Targa]

Bit late now, but it did occur to me that it would be fun to slip a small note, somewhere under the lining, with your name, date, something on the cases priors... You never know, in another few decades someone else might renovate it...

Not perhaps like the messages I've left under wallpaper mostly inspired by haunting and horror movies.

 

[Colin the Bear]

A great looking case deserves a shiny, refurbished horn

 

[mizmar]

Not perhaps like the messages I've left under wallpaper mostly inspired by haunting and horror movies.

I go for something hinting at a solution to the Riemann hypothesis

 

[PigSquealer]

Maybe a nice little note like. Played by Benny Goodman

 

[Littleboyblue]

Incomplete case

 

[PigSquealer]

Incomplete case

Still looking😳

 

[mizmar]

Maybe a nice little note like. Played by Benny Goodman

"Early in his career, Kenny G left this behind after a particularly rough gig in a Sunderlad club and subsequently had to use his only backup; a soprano sax. The rest is history"

 

[Jeanette]

Great job, thanks for sharing 🙂

Jx

 

[Jimmymack]

Beautiful, what a great job.

 

[Littleboyblue]

Still looking😳

Badge

 

[PigSquealer]

A great looking case deserves a shiny, refurbished horn

And so it begins

Tech/maintenance - Metal Clarinet service repad

And so begins this project. This is a Cundy Bettoney Cadet (intermediate level) dated to early 1930’s. The Silva-Bet was the Pro model and Three Star was student entry level. The Silva-Bet is still deemed one of the best metal clarinets ever made. Hopefully this Cadet doesn’t scare the dog...

cafesaxophone.com

 

[greenstripe]

I always enjoy reading your refurb project threads. Thanks and keep posting

 

[PigSquealer]

I always enjoy reading your refurb project threads. Thanks and keep posting

You’re very welcome. Always nice to hear.

 

[Saxlicker]

I have been speaking to @PigSquealer about his great work.
I had a simple task to complete of re-attaching some inner lining to the frame of my Selmer case.
But keen not to ruin the soft touch of the fabric I enlisted his help and said I would attach pics here as I can't do that in 'Conversations".
So simple as it may seem....
I really appreciate the help and the edges of the fabric aren't turned back on themselves to form a hem but thats obviously in keeping and sympathetic with its original build.
Thank you!!

 

[Saxlicker]

Done