It was the first time I mix mahogany with rosewood. Due to this beauty it was a jewelry case project.
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![Valentin cases : It was the first time I mix mahogany with rosewood. Due to this beauty it was a jewelry case project.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2257.jpg) |
Until Vadim from Russia order me a special case for only soprano sax mouthieces.
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![Valentin cases : Until Vadim from Russia order me a special case for only soprano sax mouthieces.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2254.jpg) |
So I put a gold plated latch.
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![Valentin cases : So I put a gold plated latch.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2377.jpg) |
For the finish I applied a non-toxic varnish.
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![Valentin cases : For the finish I applied a non-toxic varnish.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2392.jpg) |
The inner foam is lined with blue velvet. Flexible, it absorbs all shocks.
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![Valentin cases : The inner foam is lined with blue velvet. Flexible, it absorbs all shocks.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2363.jpg) |
Soprano sax mouthpieces curles in sweet velvet.
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![Valentin cases : Soprano sax mouthpieces curles in sweet velvet.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2395.jpg) |
External dimensions : 400 x 300 x 85mm.
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![Valentin cases : External dimensions : 400 x 300 x 85mm.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2369.jpg) |
The traditionnal finger joints assembly is discreet but very strong.
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![Valentin cases : The traditionnal finger joints assembly is discreet but very strong.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2383.jpg) |
The butterfly steel hinges are elegant and firm.
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![Valentin cases : The butterfly steel hinges are elegant and firm.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2384.jpg) |
Deluxe Valentin case can store about twenty soprano mouthpieces.
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![Valentin cases : Deluxe Valentin case can store about twenty soprano mouthpieces.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2370.jpg) |
The dark blue frame illuminates the velvet.
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![Valentin cases : The dark blue frame illuminates the velvet.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2371.jpg) |
Here is the backside. The rosewood grain is so nice !
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![Valentin cases : Here is the backside. The rosewood grain is so nice !](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2389.jpg) |
Four little rubber bumpers to avoid sliding.
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![Valentin cases : Four little rubber bumpers to avoid sliding.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2388.jpg) |
To travel with this case, metal mouthpieces must have their ligature to be perfectly blocked.
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![Valentin cases : To travel with this case, metal mouthpieces must have their ligature to be perfectly blocked.](/oeuvre.php?1=./images/coffret_bec/181017_coffret/181017_2373.jpg) |
And now a video test to check it with two mouthpieces: a metal Brancher and a Lakey:
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