[Harp-L] Case quandry (was: Re: Harp Cases Question)

["M. N." <mnessmith@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

G. wrote:
"I've found laptop soft cases very useful for carrying harps and equipment 
around <snip> But usually I can fit a set of harps, a mic, the harp 
commander and cables in a bum bag that I originally bought for
tramping which I sling over my shoulder."

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Here's the thing about cool harp cases: They sorta scream, "Hey, thieves! 
I'm valuable -- steal me!" This is esecially true if you're using a camera, 
computer and handgun case. I doubt there are that many crackheads prowling 
around hoping to steal a case full of spitty, old harmonicas. But if they 
THINK there's a camera or computer or .38 special or clarinet in that case, 
well, those are very pawnable items. I like cool harp cases as much as the 
next guy (I have a converted tool box with removable tray up top for harps, 
while mics/cords/pedals/etc. go underneath). But these days, more often than 
not, I stow a handful of harps, mic and Harp Commander in an old shaving kit 
and then tote it around the city in a non-descript knapsack or, as G. calls 
it, a bum bag! :-)  Few thieves would even give it a second glance.
MN