Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Case

[Guy Buxman <gbuxman@xxxxxxxxx>]

I use a system designed by Cadillac Pete.  He sells an aluminum brief case
with twin combo locks that contains a removable tray.  The tray, which holds
12 diatonics in it's main slots and has two "hot" slots for the next tune in
the set plus two larger slots for chromatics, is designed to be removed from
the case and instantly affixed to any standard mic stand.  The affect is
that you have all of your harps on stage, off the ground, on a stable yet
unobtrusive, low profile tray.

With the tray placed in its case, there's enough room left over in the case
to contain my green bullet, shaker dynamic, Kinder Anti Feedback box, and
sundry tools, cables, tuner, sheet music, buzz-off, ammunition, snake bite
kit, etc.

Is it bullet proof? Haven't tested that yet. Will it float? Doubtful.  But I
gig with it regularly and I find it highly practical, convenient, and it's
added a level of professionalism to my rig that has augmented my image as a
pro (I use that term loosely).

No affiliation.

check it out at
http://www.cadillacpete.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=58

Enjoy the journey,

GB



On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Bill Hines <billhines4@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> "What kind of harmonica cases do you people use?"
>
> I've tried a number of them, starting with the crappy but faux-cool looking
> Hohner tweed or black ones, which are small and have the little red
> flock/fibers inside to get into your reeds and jam them for you, etc. Also
> fall apart after a while. Junk for newbies like me who don't know no better.
>
> Then I tried the generic silver tool case from Lowes or Home Depot that
> folks were recommending and it was a total piece of ugly crap (should have
> known for the price) and the handle and then straps fell apart on me.
>
> So my needs are a little different I guess. These harp cases mostly come
> with 'slots' to put your harps in as well as slots for all your gear (mics,
> cables, etc). Meaning you have to have the whole honkin' case up on stage
> (now what - screw it into a mic stand and watch it fall over? sit it on a
> bar stool and be in everyone's way and still watch it fall over? put it on
> the floor and step on it?). That's not for me. I keep my harps in a padded
> Seydel zipper case that holds 14 harps. *that* is what I bring on stage and
> usually sit on top of something safe nearby like the B3 organ (he don't
> mind) opened so I can select a harp quickly. After I set up, I get my case
> closed up and out of the way (not too far though in case I have to swap a
> mic or cable), and where I can see it.
>
> As for my gear, I went with a Pelican case (1550) that has two layers of
> high quality foam that you can pluck and shape to fit your gear. It also has
> a pressure equalization valve for airplanes and such, and will float and if
> submerged is waterproof (don't laugh I had to go to a gig on a party boat
> twice this past summer, both times piloted by a crazy and I believe
> inebriated person and yes there was an accident right in front of us). This
> case may be big/bulky to some (good thing they don't play guitar, organ,
> drums, etc) but it's perfect for me. My stuff is *safe* (it can be locked,
> it's big and too noticeable to smuggle out easily) in there so I feel much
> better.  It's incredibly high quality and that's why Pelican is used by
> photographers, scuba divers, and other professionals who are using very
> expensive gear and want to protect it. Doesn't look cool but it works. Leave
> it in the rain or drive off with it on top of the car? No damage (as long as
> you recover it!)
>
> And plenty roomy (you could probably get one of the smaller ones), I have
> my Digitech RP350 and power supply, along with my Lone Wolf Delay (for when
> I'm using my Sonny Jr but I take the Digitech instead for dangerous
> activities on water), mics etc in the bottom layer. On the top layer I put
> my harp case, recording gear, cables, etc.
>
> I'm happy in the case dept (finally). I would really investigate some of
> the fine cases by the folks here in the harmonica community that make them,
> it's good to support them if any of their models fit your needs.
>
> Bill Hines
>
>
>
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