[Harp-L] Review of harp-ler M. Smarts new harp case

[dennis moriarty <dmoriarty@xxxxxxxxxx>]

          I recently reached out to the list for a harp case  
referral other than the hohner-fender-masterclass options. I have the  
hohner and it is good and cheap but not big enough for all the  
diatonics I need access to when playing out . I have the masterclass  
set up on a mike-stand in my apartment and it is good but to big to  
bring around to small shows, jams, etc. I don't own or like the  
fender. While I'm still working on the fine details of the case I  
received from Matt I'm liking it very much. It's smaller but deeper  
(diatonics stand vertically in the case compartments) than the hohner  
and similar in size to the fender. It's black with a silver faceplate  
and solidly built. There are strong plexiglass dividers for 24  
diatonics (I'm working with him on making it accommodate 30 with an  
added row of compartments) with some room left over for a bullet and  
maybe a short cord, card case, or whatever. A little tweaking will be  
required to get this particular case to accommodate a 64 chromatic  
but Matt and his engineer are being very generous in their responses  
to my requests to specialize the case for me. I just wanted to  
quickly acknowledge enjoying the prototype and thank all that  
responded to my requests for case suggestions. I have no affiliation  
with Matt but would be glad to share his e-mail for more  
information.  dennis (nyc)