RE: [Harp-L] Favorite Harp Labeling Methods - Etc.

["David R. Fertig" <dfertig@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I carry a harp or two loose in my pocket wherever I go, lint be damned, but 
for carrying a gig set of harps I use:

A Plastic Fishing Tackle Box!

Mine cost less than ten bucks and works better than any other rig I've 
seen.  With two trays and a space below,  I can carry 12 harps on the top 
level, each in their own little slot, on the next level 24 backups and odd 
keys/tunings.  In the bottom there's room for  a couple mics, two 
patchcords, converters, tools, spare parts, etc.   The handle and latch is 
totally secure, it fits in my little day-pack for travelling, and doesn't 
look like it contains valuables - but it does.

I label my harps (SP 20s) on the shield with a sharpie indelible marker, 
then put a small piece of clear packing tape just over the letter so it 
doesn't rub off.  But also, in my tackle-box rig the top rack of harps are 
in separate slots and I know where each key is, so I can grab 'em without 
even looking.

It's my favorite solution for now, but I'm always ready to learn!

-Dave Fertig



At 08:50 AM 10/25/2004, you wrote:
> Good idea, Roger.
> I can't carry a 12- or even a 7-harp case with me all the time,
> so I was carrying harps in my shirt and pants pockets.  Not a
> very good thing to do, what with the dust bunnies and other
> crap in my pockets, that could (and did) clog the reeds.  Then
> I had an idea.  I went to the "Best Buys" store and found a
> small pleather case for a mini-camera.  With inside dimensions
> about the size of a pack of cigarettes.  It is perfectly sized
> to hold 3 harmonicas, and has a velcroed flap to close the top.
> I fastened a belt-clip on the back and voila!  Now I can carry
> my A, C and D (usually) harps with me all the time, and keep
> them protected.
>
> Richard J. Smith, R.A.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of wader1@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 2:21 PM
> To: Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Favorite Harp Labeling Methods - Etc.
>
>
> Hey Folks
>
> What are y'all's favorite and most effective ( low light reading etc. ) 
> methods of labeling harp keys. And what are some cherished ways of hauling 
> around and setting up an array of harps . I use an old metal roller-skate 
> suitcase for which I made stacked divided trays  with a bottom compartment 
> for mic. & Misc.
>
> Thought I'd try to steer the Harp L conversation away from the ubiquitous 
> ( and somtimes divisive ) theoretical back-and-forth, to some practical 
> discussions that would be of benefit to neophytes and old-timers alike.
>
> What Say
>
> Roger Wader Boyce
At 08:50 AM 10/25/2004, Smith, Richard wrote:
> Good idea, Roger.
> I can't carry a 12- or even a 7-harp case with me all the time,
> so I was carrying harps in my shirt and pants pockets.  Not a
> very good thing to do, what with the dust bunnies and other
> crap in my pockets, that could (and did) clog the reeds.  Then
> I had an idea.  I went to the "Best Buys" store and found a
> small pleather case for a mini-camera.  With inside dimensions
> about the size of a pack of cigarettes.  It is perfectly sized
> to hold 3 harmonicas, and has a velcroed flap to close the top.
> I fastened a belt-clip on the back and voila!  Now I can carry
> my A, C and D (usually) harps with me all the time, and keep
> them protected.
>
> Richard J. Smith, R.A.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of wader1@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 2:21 PM
> To: Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Favorite Harp Labeling Methods - Etc.
>
>
> Hey Folks
>
> What are y'all's favorite and most effective ( low light reading etc. ) 
> methods of labeling harp keys. And what are some cherished ways of hauling 
> around and setting up an array of harps . I use an old metal roller-skate 
> suitcase for which I made stacked divided trays  with a bottom compartment 
> for mic. & Misc.
>
> Thought I'd try to steer the Harp L conversation away from the ubiquitous 
> ( and somtimes divisive ) theoretical back-and-forth, to some practical 
> discussions that would be of benefit to neophytes and old-timers alike.
>
> What Say
>
> Roger Wader Boyce
>
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