Ortola 323 Case Bb and Eb Clarinets

I bought this to house my two precious Patricola clarinets. When the case arrived (shipping was very quick from the German warehouse to my flat in the U.K.) I was very pleasantly surprised by the light weight and very striking yet understated style of the outside of the case. It also meant that unless you knew the manufacturer of these cases was for musical instruments you’d be safe to carry even professional instruments without anyone noticing that it’s just “another plain backpack” and not screaming “steal me as I have thousands of pounds of instruments in me”. This happened to a friend and I’ve been super careful ever since. When I compared this case to the two cases for each instrument the easy carrying of this one case was perfect for me and was light and comfortable and left my hands free. I have multiple issues with carrying heavy or awkward items due to my legs having many medical issues that make it difficult to carry heavy items as I sometimes also have to use a frame to walk.

Onto the beautiful finish inside the case. The fitted case space for each section of both instruments fitted perfectly as if it was custom made for them. The many other pockets and spaces meant I could get all the other things in the one case. All the sheet music, pencils, erasers, metronome & tuner (I have one device that does both), my Reed case that holds 20 spare reeds, 10 for each instrument & 5 of two strengths. I’m still building up muscle and embouchure after a lengthy (too long tbh) hiatus. Also a full repair and emergency surgery kit for the instruments themselves too, change pads & new springs (the easy ones only).

This case is so solidly built and the excellent length of guarantee backing up the quality of this product also adds to the confidence you have in its durability and solid build.

In closing, do not hesitate if you’re looking for an Eb/Bb clarinet case then look no further.

My clarinets are Patricola Artist models and I’m trusting this case to carry them and keep them safe in. I have no doubt in 10-15 years from now I’ll be back to get the current version of this case as I’ve worn this one out by then. I’m that confident in the quality.

Well done and can’t wait to be buying my next one. Tenor saxophone one, once I’m a bit better and able to carry it (the weight is the issue at the minute).

Probably the best purchase I made in my Clarinetist career so far! It's a big case and rather bulky (that's why handling 4/5) but it gives so much space for bits and bobs one might carry around: tablet, reed case, backup reeds, metronome, lots of sheet music and a thicc folder containing even more sheet music all fit in the large A3 outside pocket. The case is advertised for E flat and B flat clarinet, while the E flat fits perfectly the lower part of the B flat is about 3 cm larger than i would need (i play boehm clarinet, perhaps german system has a longer lower part?). All in all great case and i would 100% recommend!

I have another Ortola that I'm very happy with, so I decided to try out their Eb/Bb clarinet case and I'm very very happy that I did.

Only criticism I'd make is that if you take the Bb clarinet out of the case first, it tends to tip over onto its hinge.

But the accessory pockets are good, the instruments themselves are well protected and it works as a backpack too.

Contrary to one other review, I cannot fit my A clarinet in this case. The bottom part of the A fits, but the top part definitely does not.